江苏省马坝高级中学2020届高三英语上学期期中试题.docx

江苏省马坝高级中学2019-2020学年度第一学期期中考试高三英语试题第一部分 听力（共两节，共20题，满分20分）做题时，先将答案标在试卷上，录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。第一节（共5小题；每小题1分，满分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. What does the man imply?A. He cant go now.B. He cant wait any longer.C. He wants to call someone.2. What does the woman mean?A. Furnished apartments will cost more.B. She can provide the man with the apartment he needs. C. The apartment is just what the man is looking for.3. What is the man going to do?A. Look for a hotel.B. Have his watch repaired. C. Meet someone at the hotel.4. What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. A book.B. A teacher. C. An exam. 5. What do the speakers think of the music?A. Pleasant. B. Acceptable. C. Disturbing.第二节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15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，各个小题将给出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. What do people do at the ski club meeting?A. Buy skiing equipment. B. Plan skiing trips. C. Present skiing lectures.7. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A. Close friends.B. Teacher and student.C. Interviewer and interviewee.听第7段材料，回答第8至9题。8. According to the man, what is the best way to manage anxiety? A. To take medicine.B. To sleep more.C. To work less.9. What does the man think of the anti-anxiety drugs? A. They are not harmful to the brain.B. They have more benefits than harm.C. They are valuable but costly.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10.Why does the woman call?A. To report a robbery.B. To make a complaint.C. To buy some T-shirts.11. How did the woman describe the young man?A. He was short in a black shirt and jeans. B. He was tall in a white shirt and jeans. C. He was tall in a black shirt and jeans.12. What might the man do after the conversation? A. Meet the woman.B. Apologize to the woman.C. Look for that handbag.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. Which is the largest ethnic group in San Francisco?A. The Chinese. B. The whites. C. The blacks.14. Where do most of the Chinese people live in San Francisco?A. In the northern part of the city.B. In Chinatown.C. All over the city.15. What is the Japanese population in San Francisco?A. 12, 000. B. 700, 000. C. 50, 000.16. Why does the man know SO much about San Francisco?A. He travels a lot in the city.B. He teaches ethnic history at a university.C. He thinks the city is pretty.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. Why did the speaker give up the idea of being a chocolate tester? A. It is a dangerous job. B. It is hard to be professional. C. He had to take more responsibility.18. What made the speaker want to become a football referee（裁判）? A. The salary.B. The hobby.C. The advisor.19. What can Philipo be? A. A dog.B. A stylist.C. A doctor.20. Why did the speaker decide to become a journalist? A. He wanted to earn much money. B. He was good at finding out information. C. He was expected to follow in his fathers footsteps.第二部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分35分）第一部分：单项填空(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)21. People who cannot _ between colors are said to be color-blinded. A. appreciateB. distinguish C. compare D. recognize22. One reason for her preference for this school is _, as she put it, it can provide for her future development. A.that B. which C. whatD. it23. Professor Smith, Id like to take a gap year to Africa to serve in a global anti-Aids campaign. Good idea, _ you can afford the time. A. so that B. in case C. even if D. provided that24When _ to danger, men tend to increase blood pressure, _ nervous or anxious. A. exposed; feeling B. exposed; felt C. exposing; felt D. exposing; feeling25.Tobacco use is _ for 5 million or 12% of all deaths of adults above the age of 30 globally each year. A. stubborn B. permanent C. responsible D. accessible26. Without the wise leadership of the Party, it _ hard to achieve the GDP growth target for 2019 at between 6 percent and 6.5 percent. A. would have been B. would be C. wereD. had been27. _ to the association of success with money that the thought of giving up good salary for an idea seemed like a little bit crazy. A. Most of us are much accustomed B. So accustomed most of us are C. So accustomed are most of usD. Accustomed as most of us are28. Every year for over 100 years, the Nobel Prize _ to people from around the world for their achievements. A. is awardedB. has been awarded C. was awarded D. had been awarded29With the word PM 2.5 _ appearing in media reports, people pay greater attention to it and seek health tips for smoggy days. A. constantly B. consequently C. permanently D. immediately 30. He decided that he would drive all the way home instead of _at a hotel for the night. A. putting down B. putting off C. putting on D. putting up 31.This is the most serious and worst situation _ I have ever experienced as a fan of the NBA.A. where B. that C. what D. which32. Chinese Sci-Fi The Wandering Earth has been a hit globally, because it _ Chinese and Western cultures. A. allows for B. appeals to C. subscribes to D. caters for33.Although the final amount is not exactly in agreement with the estimate, it is _ our expectation. The difference is insignificant.A. in contrast with B. in contact with C. in line with D. in conflict with34After three years of hard work, his knowledge and _ were finally recognized in his school. A. competence B. conscience C. conservation D. convenience35. Mom, Ill stay in to accompany my grandpa this evening._!A. It depends. B. Never mindC. With pleasureD. Suit yourself第二节 完形填空（共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从各题所给的四个选项中，选出最佳选项。I met my true fate as I lay on a soccer field, holding on desperately to my consciousness. Finally, I 36 and came into a world of darkness, leaving people struggling to help an 37 girl who, just hours ago, had been in perfect 38 . Later I spent most of my time in bed. No doctors knew what was wrong with me. Most of my friends had become 39 . Every day became more and more frustrating. Eventually I returned to school on a part-time 40 . Instead of getting the 41 I expected, I received dirty 42 and harsh rumors about how it was all in my head. 43 my dreams of being a soccer player was ruined, I joined the drum band instead. I held the belief that things would get better. 44 , I lost consciousness at nearly every band practice and people were constantly 45 always having to take care of me. Some people even tried to get me 46 off the drum band. Thus, I continued to be bullied and labeled me as an attention-seeker. As I struggled through my health problems and 47 , I continued to keep promising myself that things would get better, and eventually they did. I made friends with a few members of the drum band, who 48 by my side and knew how desperately I needed somewhere to 49 .Unfortunately, my health 50 worse. My doctor decided to send me to the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota in 51 that the doctors there would be able to solve the 52 that had puzzled every other doctor Id seen. The Mayo doctors diagnosed me with a problem called POTS. They were certain that the unconsciousness that Id been 53 was not in my head. I am extremely happy to have kept promising myself that things would get better. 54 it hadnt been for others 55 and my perseverance, Id still be wondering if my problem really was in my head. And, most importantly, Ive learned to never lose hope because I believe that the only disability in life is a bad attitude. 36. A. let go B. stayed up C. gave away D. went on37. A. independent B. frightened C. energetic D. unconscious38. A. order B. terror C. health D. danger39. A. annoyed B. distant C. enthusiastic D. patient40. A. move B. respect C. basis D. regard41. A. award B. approval C. result D. sympathy42. A. looks B. work C. joke D. eyes43. A. Unless B. Once C. Since D. Before44. A. Altogether B. Nevertheless C. Otherwise D. Therefore45. A. insisting on B. worrying about C. complaining about D. concentrating on46. A. scared B. kicked C. seized D. discouraged47. A. loneliness B. confusion C. shame D. sickness48. A. looked B. waited C. wandered D. stuck49. A. follow B. belong C. rest D. recover50. A. came B. fell C. went D. stayed51. A. hopes B. purposes C. wishes D. needs52. A. deal B. case C. wonder D. mystery53. A. looking into B. pushing for C. dealing with D. suffering from54. A. When B. While C. If D. Providing55. A. help B. blessing C. impact D. strength第三部分 阅读理解（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A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。ABelow you will find a profile of each gap year program. If there is a specific program you are interested in or a question you have regarding these programs, please feel free to contact them directly.Youth InternationalSince 1997, Youth International has provided many people with the most exciting and educational experience of their life. It is a learning program that combines international travel, inter-cultural exchange, home stays, volunteer community service work and outdoor adventures.Phone: 1-720-270-3323Carpe Diem EducationThrough volunteer service, travel and cultural exchange, students of Carpe Diem Education receive a personal insight into themselves and their cultures. We specialize in guiding summer and semester programs for high school students. Each course is carefully crafted to develop leadership and self-awareness within our students, who return home better prepared lo be leaders in thought and action.Phone: 503-285-1800Center for Interim ProgramsFounded in 1980, the Center for Interim Programs is the first independent gap year organization in America. Based on students interests and budget, our experienced teachers help make individual course choices including low cost volunteer options, language programs, research trips and so on. We are committed to helping students find more experiences of formal education and work.Phone: 413-585-0980EF Gap YearAn EF Gap Year offers students the ability to explore several countries where you will learn a language, volunteer for a good cause, gain international work experience. Choose between a 12-week semester or 25-week academic year. You can then personalize your program to meet your learning goals and interests by deciding where, when, and how you wish to study on your own. Our well-structured curriculum even allows you to have college-level classes and earn credits toward graduation.Phone: 1-800-726-974656.Which phone number can you dial if you want to improve your leadership? A.1-720-270-3323. B. 1-800-726-9746 C. 413-585-0980. D. 503-285-1800.57. What is EF Gap Years unique feature? A. Its reasonable fee. B. Its flexible study time. C. Its experienced teachers D. Its diverse curriculum choices.58. What do the four programs have in common? A. They pay attention to volunteer service work. B. They combine education with home stays. C. They mainly offer cross-cultural education. D. They raise students interest in adventure.B A ten-year-old from Howell, Michigan is being praised as a hero thanks to his persistence (坚持) that led to saving the life of an elderly neighbor. The event happened late in an evening when Danny DiPietro was being driven home from hockey practice by his mom.Thats when the young boy noticed an open garage (车库) and a figure (身影) that he believed was a dog outside an apartment building near his house. Given the freezing cold weather, the young boy got a feeling that something was not right. But instead of dismissing it like most kids his age would have, he insisted that his mother, Dawn, find out what was going on. Dawn tried to make Danny believe that no one would leave a dog out in such cold weather, but he refused to take no for an answer.Dawn finally gave in and decided to drive to the area with the family dog and see if there was any truth to Dannys hunch (直觉). Sure enough, as she got closer to the apartment building she noticed a garage that was wide open and someone waving madly for help. Upon getting there, she realized that it was not a dog the young boy had seen, but Kathleen St. Onge. The 80-year-old had fallen down on some ice in her garage and had been lying there for two hours, unable to get up.Dawn rushed home to get her husband to help and called 911. The two then returned with some blankets to cover Ms. St. Onge, while they waited for the ambulance (救护车) to arrive. Though still in hospital, the elderly woman is recovering well and forever grateful to Danny, for following up on his hunch!59.When seeing a figure in an open garage, Danny _. A. recognized it was an old man B. thought it was a homeless dog C. realized something was wrong D. believed it was nothing important60. Which of the following can best describe Danny? A. Persistent and warm-hearted. B. Friendly and honest. C. Considerate and optimistic. D. Brave and patient.61.What could be the best title for the text? A. Always follow your hunch. B. Be ready to help save the elderly. C. Unknown hero brings love and hope. D. 10-year-old saves elderly neighbors life.CSomeday a stranger will read your e-mail without your permission or scan the websites youve visited. Or perhaps someone will casually glance through your credit card purchases or cell phone bills to find out your shopping preferences or calling habits.In fact, its likely some of these things have already happened to you. Who would watch you without your permission? It might be a spouse（配偶）, a girlfriend, a marketing company, a boss, a cop or a criminal, Whoever it is, they will see you in a way you never intended to be seen- the 21st century equivalent of being caught naked.Psychologists tell us boundaries are healthy, that its important to reveal yourself to friends, family and lovers in stages, at appropriate times. But few boundaries remain. The digital bread crumbs（面包屑）you leave everywhere make it easy for strangers to reconstruct who you are, where you are and what you like. In some cases, a simple Google search can reveal what you think. Like it or not, increasingly we live in a world where you simply cannot keep a secret.The key question is: Does that matter?For many Americans, the answer apparently is no.When opinion polls ask Americans about privacy, most say they are concerned about losing it. A survey found an overwhelming pessimism about privacy, with 60 percent of respondents saying they feel their privacy is slipping away, and that bothers me.But people say one thing and do another. Only a tiny fraction of Americans change any behaviors in an effort to preserve their privacy. Few people turn down a discount at tollbooths （收费处）to avoid using the EZ-Pass system that can track automobile movements. And few turn down supermarket loyalty cards. Privacy economist Alessandro Acquisti has run a series of tests that reveal people will surrender personal information like Social Security numbers just to get their hands on a pitiful 50-cents-off coupon (优惠券).But privacy does matter - at least sometimes. Its like health: When you have it, you dont notice it. Only when its gone do you wish youd done more to protect it.62What would psychologists advise on the relationships between friends?AThere should be a distance even between friends BFriends should open their hearts to each other. CFriends should always be faithful to each other. DThere should be fewer disputes between friends.63Why does the author say we live in a world where you simply cannot keep a secret ? AModern society has finally evolved into an open society. BThere are always people who are curious about others affairs. C People leave traces around when using modern technology. DMany search engines profit by revealing peoples identities.64What do most Americans do with regard to privacy protections? AThey change behaviors that might disclose their identity. BThey talk a lot but hardly do anything about it. CThey rely more and more on electronic devices. DThey use various loyalty cards for business transactions.65According to the passage, privacy is like health in that _. Apeople will make every effort to keep it Bits importance is rarely understood Cit is something that can easily be lost Dpeople dont cherish it until they lose itDWhat will higher education look like in 2050? That was the question addressed Tuesday night by Michael Crow, president of Arizona State University.“Were at the end of the fourth wave of change in higher education,” Crow began, arguing that research universities followed the initial establishment of higher education, public colleges, and land-grant schools in the timeline of America.In less than a half-century, he said, global market competition will be at its fastest rates of change ever, with several