内蒙古包头市第四中学2020届高三英语上学期期中试题

包头四中2020学年度第一学期期中考试高三年级英语试题本试卷分第I卷（选择题）和第II卷（非选择题）。第I卷1至12页，第II卷12至15页。考试结束，将答题卡交回。第I卷注意事项：1.答第I卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。2. 选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。不能答在本试卷上，否则无效。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，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。AHave you ever heard of an old saying? Intelligence is a born ability while goodness is a choice. Gifts are easytheyre given after all. Choice can be hardI got the idea to start Amazon 16 years ago. I came across the fact that the Internet usage was growing at 2300 percent per year. Id never seen or heard of anything that grew that fast, and the idea of building an online bookstore with millions of titles was very exciting to me. I had just turned 30 years old, and Id been married for a year. I told my wife MacKenzie that I wanted to quit my job and go to do this crazy thing that probably wouldnt work since most start-ups dont and I wasnt sure what to expectMacKenzie told me I should go for itAs a young boy，Id been a garage inventorId always wanted to be an inventor，and she wanted me to follow my passionI was working at a financial firm in New York City with a bunch of very smart people and I had a brilliant boss that I much admired. I went to my boss and told him I wanted to start a company selling books on the Internet. He took me on a long walk in Central Park，listened carefully to me，and finally said，“That sounds like a really good idea，but it would be an even better idea for someone who didnt already have a good job” That logic made some sense to me，and he convinced me to think about it for 48 hours before making a final decisionSeen in that light, it really was a difficult choice，but finally，I decided I had to give it a shotI didnt think Id regret trying and failingAnd I suspected I would always be haunted by a decision to not try at all.After much consideration，I took the less safe path to follow my passion，and Im proud of that choice. For all of us, in the end, we are our choice21What inspired the author with the idea of building an online bookstore?A. His dream of being an inventor B. The support of his wifeC. The greatly increasing usage of the InternetD. Millions of exciting titles.22. Which of the following is closest in meaning to the underlined sentence?A. The idea of not trying would keep coming to his mind and disturb himB. He would be very excited if he tried it outC. He would be always having a doubt if he didnt tryD. The decision to not try the online bookstore would terrify him23. Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?A. Cleverness and Kindness B. The Starting of AmazonC. Following My Passion D. We Are What We Choose24. We can know from the passage that_A. the boss thought the idea was suitable for the authorB. the author wanted someone else to try the ideaC. the author might not regret if he failed the ideaD. the author might go back to his boss if he failedBWith the development of modern society, human beings are increasingly invading wild animals habitat as well as the wild plants. Nearly a third of the worlds cacti (仙人掌) are facing the threat of extinction, according to a shocking global assessment of the effects.Cacti are an important provider of food and water to desert wildlife ranging from wolves and deer to tortoises, bats and birds, and these fauna spread the plants seeds in return.But the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN)s first worldwide health check of the plants says that they are coming under huge pressure from human activities such as land use changes, commercial and residential developments and shrimp farming. But the paper said the driver of cacti species extinction was the “uncontrolled collection of live plants and private decorating collections, and annual agriculture.”The findings were described as “disturbing” by Inger Anderson, the IUCNs director-general. “They confirm that the scale of the illegal wildlife trade, including the trade in plants is much greater than we had previously thought, and that wildlife illegal trade concerns many more species than the elephants which tend to receive global attention.”Cacti are almost always delicious but unlike most others, they store water in their stems alone, enabling them to survive extreme draughts. The plants can be as small as one centimeter in diameter and grow above 19 meters in height. Well over half of the species are used by humans for display decoration, food or medicine. Almost 1,500 types of cacti were surveyed by the IUCN specialists over a five-year period, mostly in America.Dealing with the illegal trade is a hard task as they can be hidden in suitcases or even socks. While countries such as Peru have made progress in blocking the illegal trade, the IUCN is calling for more strictly carrying out the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (Cites) in the “hotspots of Uruguay, Brazil and Chile. Mexico has made advances but still has work to do, according to Goettsch.25. What does the third paragraph mainly tell us?A. What causes cacti species extinction B. What gives people pressureC. What IUCN has found D. What farmers have planted26. In Inger Andersons opinion, _.A. the findings of the IUCN are not disturbingB. the illegal plant trade is less serious than we had thoughtC. cacti have received much global attentionD. the illegal plant trade threatens lots of wildlife27. Why is it hard to fight against cacti trade?A. Because cacti can be made into socks.B. Because cacti are easy to carry secretly.C. Because many countries carry out Cites strictly.D. Because some countries made advances to trade cacti.CIt is widely acknowledged that nearly every kid might come across some kind of school bullying, however, the age at which kids first fall victim to bullying (欺侮) could influence how strongly they are affected, suggests a new study. And, surprisingly, it is not the youngest kids who are hurt the most in the long term.Bullying can have long-lasting effects, but particularly when it begins in adolescence, the researchers say. People subjected to either verbal ( 口头的）or physical bullying are known to be at greater risk of developing depression, anxiety disorders or to behave violently. But not everyone reacts in this way.Children bullied for the first time before they hit adolescence seem to get over it, but those who are bullied for the first time later on in adolescence seem to become more aggressive or are more likely to turn to drink as a means of coping. These are the conclusions of psychologist Matthew Newman and colleagues from the University of Texas at Austin, US.The team gave questionnaires to nearly 1, 500 college students regarding their experience of physical and psychological bullying before adolescence - before high school- and in late adolescence - at high school. They assessed mood and mental state, judging by signs of anxiety or depression, such as sleeplessness. The group was also questioned about how they would react to certain challenges, such as humiliation.People who were bullied all revealed slightly higher levels of stress. But while those bullied earlier in life seemed to respond normally to provocation (煽动), people bullied for the first time late in adolescence are more withdrawn and sensitive to violence.There are also sex differences between those bullied for the first time during adolescence，with females more likely to react aggressively when provoked and males are much more likely to turn to alcohol to escape bad situations.The best solution in all cases was strong social support, whether from friends, family or school. Those with no one to share their problems with suffered the most.So perhaps it is best not to shelter children completely from bullying early on, suggests Newman. “They may get stressed，but unhealthy coping really jumps out when they are bullied for the first time later on. ”28. What determines the degree of bullyings effect on people according to the study?A. The reason why they are bullied. B. The place where they are first bullied.C. The age at which they are first bullied. D. The person who first bullies them.29. What may happen to those first bullied later on in adolescence according to Newman and his colleagues?A. Some are likely to be more aggressive.B. They seem to easily get over the effect of bullying.C. Most of them will respond to bullying normally.D. Most of them are afraid of sharing their problems.30. What does the underlined word “humiliation” in Paragraph 4 mean?A. Carrying out an important plan. B. Being made to feel ashamed.C. Trying hard to survive an accident. D. Feeling hopeless in an emergency.31. The sex differences between people bullied for the first time during adolescence are reflected in.A. the support they get from the society B. the effect bullying has on themC. the way they react to provocation D. the type of bullying they receiveDAccount Manager (Sales)Company Name: Hiap Moh ( H. K. ) Co. , LimitedThe main business of Hiap Moh is paper merchanting.We are now hiring a talented Account Manager (Sales)Requirements: Minimum two years of sales experience. Proven sales records and achievements. Strong communication and interpersonal skills.To apply for this position, please email your detailed resume to .sgSenior ELT Editor ( Pre-school )Company Name: Educational Publishing Hse LtdWe are a dynamic and innovative (创新的) educational publisher specializing in high-quality school textbooks, supplementary books, teaching resources and multi-media products.Requirements: University degree in English, Linguistics or a related subject. 6 years or above of editorial / teaching experience. Excellent written and spoken EnglishPlease send your full resume by email to School NurseCompany Name: Hong Kong International SchoolHong Kong International School (HKIS) offers a co-educational program for students from Pre-K to 12 (aged 4 18).The school nurse is to manage the health office to ensure the health and safety of students by providing immediate medical care and accurate management of medication (药物治疗).Requirements: Registered Nurse. CPR / First Aid certification and certified CPR / First Aid Trainer Experience as a school nurse.Interested parties should apply by sending your resume to recruitmenthkis. edu.hkProfessional Consultant ( Closing date: June 13, 2020 )Company Name: The Chinese University of Hong KongRequirements: An MBA degree or a higher degree in marketing or a related field. Professional experience in marketing. Relevant teaching / training experience in tertiary institutions (高等院校).Applicants may fax to ( 852 ) 2696 1462 their full resume.32. To apply for the position of Senior ELT Editor, you need to _.A. have a good master of EnglishB. have experience in tertiary institutionsC. know about the history of the companyD. have at least two years of teaching experience33. Which of the following is commonly required by the four companies?A. Age. B. University degree. C. Experience. D. Interpersonal skills.34. Which company has a different way of receiving resumes compared with the other three?A. Hiap Moh ( H.K. ) Co. , Limited B. Educational Publishing Hse Ltd.C. Hong Kong International School. D. The Chinese University of Hong Kong.35. If you have an MBA degree and some professional experience in marketing, which of the following jobs will you apply for?A. School Nurse.B. Senior ELT Editor.C. Professional Consultant.D. Account Manager ( Sales )第二节（共5小题；每题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。Have you ever heard of homecoming? Its a tradition celebrated every year in the US. At homecoming, a school or university welcomes back former students or alumni(校友). 36 It means, “coming home.”This is a time when everyone can get together. 37 There are events that encourage school spirit all throughout homecoming week, which leads to the big day on Friday.A major activity that most students will take part in is choosing the homecoming king and queen. 38 This is a group of boys and girls who represent (代表) school spirit. At the end of the week, students vote for a boy and a girl to be the king and the queen.Then its time for the football game, the main event of homecoming week! 39 Almost everyone from school goes to the game: students, parents, teachers, and alumni visitors. If they win, everyone is very happy.40 Students dress up, and some might even bring a date to go with them. After the dance, homecoming is officially over, and everyone cant wait for next year!A. The last event is the homecoming dance.B. That is where the name comes from.C. Homecoming usually lasts a week and happens in the fall.D. The football team faces a lot of pressure to do well for the big crowd.E. The tradition began more than 100 years ago in the United States.F. Students get to pick who will be on homecoming court early in the week.G. Homecoming week was not just about fun, but also a chance to try out new things.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，从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。Most people are always complaining about having no time to accompany their children, but is it true?Twoyearsago,Shirley,wife,motheranddoctor,foundherselfwornout.Shegotupearlier,andwenttobedlater,justtomeeteveryday41,butlacked42 forthethingsthatmatteredmost.Sheandherhusband,alawyer,begansearchingforwaysto43 theirlives.“Wehadtodecidewhatwasreally44”saysShirley.Theyknewtheywantedmoretimeto 45withtheirthree-year-oldson,toexercise andeatright,andtodevelopfriendship. Sothecouplechosetolivemoresimply,shoppingwithcarefornecessitiesandenjoyinginexpensive46suchasreading,cookingandgoingtothepark.ThenShirley47herjobandbeganworkingparttime.SheprintedbusinesscardsThat48“Atyourservice,buy49alittletime”andhelpedclientswithpersonaltaskslikeshopping,payingbillsand50parties.“Istillworkhard,butbeingabletocontrolmyhoursmakesa51,”shesays,“Icansparetimetotakemysontothe52orplaybasketballwithhim.Mystressandheadachesare53 .”Shirleyandherhusbandare54aloneinwantingto55andliveasatisfyinglife.Asurveyfoundthat54percentofparentssaytheyhavelittletimewiththeirchildren,and47percentofmarriedcouples56 thattheylacktimetogether.57doesthetimego?Formostpeople,58andcommutingtakeupmostoftheday.Simplifyingmeansbecoming59 ofthewaysweusemoney,we have to gain 60 over life and have timefor the pleasures. 41.A.activitiesB. demands.C. servicesD.exercises42.A.timeB.strengthC.moneyD.ability43.A.leadB. adaptC.simplifyD.consider44.A.important B.interestingC.hardD.comfortable45.A. studyB.helpC.meetD.play46.A.tasksB.placesC. pleasuresD.goods47.A.foundB.receivedC.tookD.quitted48.A.wroteB. readC.showedD.told49.A.usB.yourselfC.childrenD.herself50.A. organizingB.attendingC.havingD.going51.A.lifeB.resultC. differenceD.balance52.A.officeB.hospitalC.schoolD. park53.A. betterB. goneC.strongD.obvious54.A. muchtooB.abitC. farfromD.morethan55.A. slowdownB.settledownC.takeoffD. keeppace56.A.expectB.doubtC. imagineD.complain57.A.HowB.WhenC.WhereD. Why58.A.working B.readingC.shoppingD.traveling59.A.afraidB. awareC.proudD.sure60.A.valueB.experienceC.successD. control第II卷注意:将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。第二部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第二节 (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(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。Were you the first or the last child in your family? Or were you a middle or an only child? Some people think 61 matters where you were born in your family. But there are different ideas aboutwhat birth order means. Some people say that oldest children, 62 are smart and strong-willed, are very likely 63 (succeed). The reason 64 this is simple. Parents have a lot of time for their first child and give him or her a lot of attention. An only child will succeed for 65 same reason.What happens to the 66 children in the family? Middle children dont get so much attention, so they dont feel that important. If a family has many children, the middle one sometimes gets lost in the crowd. The youngest child, 67 , often gets special treatm