甘肃省高台县第一中学高三英语上学期期中试题(1).doc

英语注意事项：1. 本卷满分120分。考试用时100分钟。2. 答案必须写在答题卡上各题目指定区域内相应的位置，试卷上答题无效。第卷第一部分 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。amy father had always been an alert observer of human character. within seconds of meeting someone, he could sum up their strengths and weaknesses. it was always a challenge to see if any of my boyfriends could pass dads test. none did. dad was always right they didnt pass my test either. after dad died, i wondered how id figure it out on my own.thats when jack arrived on the scene. he was different from any other guy id dated. he could sit for hours on the piano bench with my mother, discussing some composers. my brother rick loudly announced that jack wasnt a turkey like the other guys id brought home. jack passed my familys test. but what about dads?then came my mothers birthday. the day he was supposed to drive, i got a call. “dont worry,” he said, “but ive been in an accident. im fine, but i need you to pick me up.”when i got there, we rushed to a flower shop for something for mom. “how about gardenias?” jack said, pointing at a beautiful white corsage (胸花). the florist put the corsage in a box.the entire ride, jack was unusually quiet. “are you all right?” i asked. “ive been doing a lot of thinking,” he said. “i might be moving.” moving? then he added, “moving in with you.” i nearly put the car on the sidewalk. “what?” i asked. “i think we should get married,” he said. he told me hed planned his proposal in a fancy restaurant, but after the accident, he decided to do it right away. “yes,” i whispered. we both sat dumbfounded, tears running down our cheeks. id never known such a tender moment. if only dad were here to give his final approval.“oh, lets just go inside.” jack laughed. my mother opened the door. “happy birthday!” we shouted. jack handed the box to her. she opened it up. suddenly, her eyes were filled with tears. “mom, whats wrong?” i asked. “im sorry,” she said, wiping her eyes. “this is only the second gardenia corsage ive ever received. i was given one year ago, long before you kids were born.” “from who?” i asked. “your father,” mom said. “he gave me one right before we were engaged.” my eyes locked on jacks as i blinked away tears. dads test? i knew jack had passed. 1. according to the text, we know the writers father was _.a. interested in observing things aroundb. fond of challengesc. strict with her boyfriendd. good at judging ones character2. what is the main idea of paragraph 2?_a. jack was different from any other boy.b. jack got the familys approval except dads.c. jack was getting on well with mother.d. jack knew a lot about piano.3. on hearing “moving in with you”, the writer felt _.a. surprised b. worried c. pleased d. disappointed4. why did the writers mother cry?_a. her daughter found her life partner at last.b. she had never received such a beautiful gift.c. the gift was the same as the one her husband gave her.d. the gardenia corsage was too expensive.b metro pocket guidemetrorail (地铁)each passenger needs a farecard to enter and go out .up to two children under age five may travel free with a paying customer .farecard machines are in every station .bring small bills because there are no change machines in the stations and farecard machines only provide up to $5 in change.get one ticket of unlimited metrorail rides with a one day pass .buy it from a farecard machine in metro stations .use it after 9:30 a,m. until closing on weekdays , and all day on weekends and holidays .hours of serviceopen 5a.m mon-fri 7a.m sat-sunopen midnight sun-thur. last train times vary .train times posted in stations metrobus when paying with exact charge , the fare is $1.35.when paying with a smartripcard , the fare is 1.25.senior citizens 65 and older and disabled customers may ride for half the regular fare .on metrorail and metrobus , use a senior/disabled farecard or smartrip card .for more information about buying senior/disabled farecard , smartripcards and passes , please visit metroopensdoors .com or call 202-637-7000and 202-637-8000.senior citizens and disabled customers can get free guide on how to use proper metrobus and metrorall services by calling 202-962-1100.travel tips. avoid riding during weekday rush periods before 9:30 a.m. and between 4and 6p.m. if you lose something on a bus or train or in a station, please call lost &found at 202-962-1195,5.at what time does metroarll stop service on saturday ?a. at midnight .b. at 3 a.m.c. at 5 a.m.d. at 7a.m.6. what is good about a smartripcard ?a. it is convenient for old people . b. it saves money for its usersc it can be bought at any train d. it is sold on the internet7.which number should you call if you lose something on the metro?a.202-962-1195 b.202-962-1100 c.202-637-7000 d.202-637-8000ceverybody hates rats. but in the earthquake capitals of the world japan, los angeles, turkey rats will soon be mans new best friends. what happens after an earthquake? we send in rescue dogs. why? because they can smell people. dogs save lives. they help rescuers to find living people. but dogs are big and they cant get into small spaces. so now a new research project is using a smaller animal to save lives: the rat. how does it work? first , the rat is trained to smell people. when this happens, the rats brain gives a signal. this is sent to a small radio on its back, and then the rescuers follow the radio signals. when the rats brain activity jumps, the rescuers know that someone is alive. the rat has smelled that person. although there are already robots which can do this job, rats are better. christian linster at cornell university, new york, says, “robots noses dont work well when there are other smells around. rats are good at that. ” rats can also see in the dark. they are cheaper and quicker to train than dogs, and unlike robots, they dont need electricity! the “rat project” is not finished, but julie ryan of international rescue corps in scotland says, “it would be fantastic. a rat could get into spaces we couldnt get to, and a rat would get out if it wasnt safe.” perhaps for the first time in history, people will be happy to see a rat in a building（but only after an earthquake, of course.）8from the third paragraph we know the rescuers can judge a person who is alive by_.athe noise made by the rat bthe smell given off by the personcthe signal sent by the radio on the rats back dthe rats unusual behavior9in doing rescue jobs,_. .arats smell better than dogsbrobots sense of smell can be affected by other smells around.cdogs dont need to be trained to smell people drats can see in the dark and smaller than robots10rats have all the following advantages except that_ . athey are less expensive to train than dogsbthey dont need electricitycthey are more fantastic than other animals dthey are small and can get into small places11after reading the passage we can know_ .aat present rats have taken the place of dogs in searching for peoplebthe “rat project” has been finishedcpeople are now happy to see a rat in a buildingdnow people still use dogs and robots in saving peopledmoving in with a boyfriend causes women to eat more unhealthily and put on weight. but the opposite is true for men, whose longterm health benefits when they move in with a female partner.dieticians at newcastle university said both partners try to please one another, and so change their dietary habits to suit their other half.it leads men to eat more light meals, such as salads, fruit and vegetables, while women choose to make creamier, heavier dishes like curry or rich pasta sauces, which may please their partner.women still have the strongest longterm influence over the couples diet and lifestyle, as they still have the traditional role of shopper and cook in most households.the report, by newcastle universitys human nutrition research centre, reviewed the finding of a variety of research projects from the uk, north america and australia, which looked at the eating and lifestyle habits of couples.the research shows that women are more likely to put on weight and increase their consumption of foods high in fat and sugar when they move in with their partner.women also use food as a comfort when dealing with emotional stress and have been found to gain weight when a relationship ends, while the same finding has not been observed in men. many couples reported food as being central to their partnership, and eating together in the evening was particularly important to many. report author and registered dietician dr. amelia lake said, “the research has shown that your partner is a strong influence on lifestyle and people who are trying to live healthier lives should take this factor into consideration.”12the underlined word “light”(in paragraph 3 ) probably means _.aless in fat and sugar bnot very heavy cgentle dnot serious or important 13according to the report by newcastle universitys human nutrition research centre, _.awomen put on weight only because they want to suit their other halfbwhen men are faced with emotional stress, they will change their dietary habitsceating together in the evening is a good way to communicate for couplesdit is wrong to change your dietary habits to suit your partner14from the passage, we can infer that _.awomen should pay more attention to their partners influence on thembmore men will play roles of shopper and cook in most households ccouples will not change their dietary habits and lifestyle to please their partnerdlongterm health of men benefits when they move in with a female partner15what would be the best title for the passage?_aboyfriends make you fat bwhich are better dietary habits?cdont be silly any more, women! ddr. amelia lake and his study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人空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。every day has just 24 hours and this applies to all people. some people are constantly pushed fortime. this article is about how we can learn to manage our valuable time more effectively. in reality we cannot manage time. we can only manage ourselves and our relationship with time.16and habits are not that easy to changes. below here are tips that can help you manage your time better. organize your goals. organize your goals based on two criteria: degree of urgency and importance: a. should be done today, tomorrow, etc. b. should be done at that date. c. can be put off for so many days. d. can ask someone else to do it. 17 clean up your list. make a list of everything you think that is not helping or benefiting you and do not do them! focus on one goal. concentrate only on one goal at a time. otherwise, if while dealing with something you think abouteverything you can do later, most likely you will get bored and disappointed. 18the boredom is guaranteed with this way of thinking. identify your deadlines. 19 divide the activities per day / week and long-term goals to get a clearpicture of what you have to do and when. find suitable work environment. 20 be realistic. make sure that your goals are realistic and do not try for the impossible. say no. learn to say no to other activities, requests and people who eat your time (unless indeed at that very moment it is necessary for you to help them).a. allow time to adjust your list if necessary.b. after all, how we use our time is largely a matter of habit.c. create a suitable environment to work, one that fits your style.d. check the list of what you should do and when it must be completed.e. after organizing your goals, start with the most important and urgent.f. it is like every time you eat you think all the meals you must eat in your life.g. do not let boredom discourage you if what you have to complete is boring.第二部分: 英语知识运用(共两节，满分45分) 第一节 完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，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。i drove to a local supermarket the other day. my shopping list was 21 and my wallet was light. still, i needed to get a weeks worth of groceries for my family. i parked my car, looked down at my list, and hoped i could 22 it all. as i 23 the door, i saw a man with kind eyes and a gentle 24 . he said he was collecting for a local food bank that helped to 25 the hungry in my area. he handed me a second shopping list of things they could use and asked me to 26 if i could. i smiled back, took the 27 and walked into the store. i really wanted to help, but wasnt sure if i could this time. i walked through the store, picking up vegetables, soup, spaghetti, bread, milk, cereal, macaroni, bananas, and a dozen other things. i slowly 28 each item off my list until i was done. when i looked down at my full cart i 29 again if i even had enough to pay for it all. then, as i put my own list back into my pocket, i saw the food 30 list under it. i smiled and decided to trust my heart. with the food bank in mind, i went over and 31 two of the biggest boxes of rice the store had and put them in my cart. it took 32 six dollars out of my wallet to pay for them, 33 my heart felt six times larger when i did. and when everything was 34 , i had just enough to pay for it all. it 35 so little to make our world a better place. a few dollars can help to fill a childs 36 belly(肚子). a smile and hug can help to 37 a hurting heart. an encouraging word can inspire someone else to live and to love. a random 38 of kindness can change anothers day and life. it is up to us, 39 . if we can 40 a few dollars on rice , then we can share a love that will last forever. 21. a. heavy b. short c. frequent d. long 22. a. afford b. offer c. exchanged. accept23. a.painted b. approachedc. cleaned d. left24. a. attitude b. smile c. anger d. manner 25. a. share b. train c. protect d. feed26. a. help b. write c. advertised. search27. a. list b. namec. projectd. budget28. a .signed b. rid c. marked d. separated29. a. wondered b. wanderedc. fanciedd. amazed30. a. store b. cartc. bankd. nutrition31. a. picked out b. picked up c. lifted upd. folded up32. a. another b. otherc. othersd. more33. a. so b. andc. but d. since34. a. ordered b. replacedc. packed d. totaled 35. a. spends b. takes c. pays d. wastes36. a. hungry b. adequatec. anxious d. full37. a. treat b. cure c. recover d. heal38. a. ability b. act c. appreciation d. allowance39. a. still b. yet c. although d. though40. a. rescue b. save c. accumulate d. reserve第ii卷第二节 语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（不多于3个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。my mother was telling me about how she and her family got their first television (41)_she was a teenager. of course it was black and white. she said she only watched it at night. when i was young we had only about 3 or 4 (42)_(differ)channels. my bothers, sisters and i would sometimes fight about which channel (43) _(watch).but we(44)_(usual)enjoyed (45)_same shows. nowadays we can get hundreds of channels on tv. i cant believe it! there are channels with old movies, cooking, fishing and so on. its (46)_( amaze)!there is a channel for everything. i wonder how much my brothers, my sisters and i would fight (47) _we had hundreds of channels when i was (48 )_child. of course, we had only one television set. these days i notice (49) _ (family) with 2 or 3 or more television sets in their homes. i guess it stop people (50)_(argue ) over which channel to choose.第三部分 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