内蒙古包头市高三英语上学期期中试题

1、2017-2018学年度第一学期期中考试高三年级英语第一部分听力(共两节，满分30分,每题1.5分)第1节 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 will the boy do first?A. Play baseball. B. Watch TV. C. Do homework.2. Where does the man work now?A. In Atlanta. B. In New York. C. In Chicago

2、.3. What does the man mean?A. Lucy got to school early. B. Lucy was late for school. C.Lucy didnt come to school.4. What did the man think of the restaurant?A. Great B. Not very good C. Very bad5. What month is it now?A. Its May. B.Its July C. Its September第二节 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

3、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6至7两个小题。6. How was Mikes life in Nepal?A. It was easy. B. It was hard C.It was interesting7. What do we know about the special dish?A. Its a kind of soup. B. Its mainly cooked with rice. C. It has no vegetable.

4、听第7段材料，回答8至9两个小题。8.What sport does the girl like best?A. Basketball B. Volleyball C. Football9.What does the boy like doing?A. Reading books. B. Seeing films. C. Watching NBA games 听第8段材料，回答10至12三个小题。10. Where is the house?A. Next to the flower shop. B. Close to the market C.Near the subway station1

5、1. How does Bob like the house?A.Big and pretty. B. Large but messy C. Small but comfortable12. What are they going to do?A. Buy the house B.Prepare some gifts C.Have lunch together 听第9段材料，回答13至16三个小题。13.Whom does the woman choose jewelry for?A. Herself B. Her mother C. Her friend14.Whats wrong with

6、 the first necklace?A. Its a little long B. Its a little short C.Its a little expensive15. How much is the cheapest necklace?A. $600 B.$1,500 C.$3,00016. What will the woman do probably?A. Pay for the ring B.Buy a necklace C.Look around in the shop 听第10段材料，回答17至20四个小题。17. How many posters did Bruna

7、create?A. Over 100 B. Over 120 C.Over 2,00018. What inspired Burnas first Miffy books?A. A story told by his father B. A story he told his son C. A story he read in a magazine19. What did Brunas father want him to do?A. Be an artist B.Travel around the world C.Run the company20. Where was Bruna infl

8、uenced by the great artists?A. In Paris B. In London C. In his birthplace第二部分：阅读理解 (共20小题；每小题2分, 满分40分)第1节 （共15小题，每题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。 AGrand City Tour with Griffith Park Observatory Hollywood SignLos Angeles,Hollywood,homes of the movie starsits all here on this Grand Tour

9、!Your tour guide takes great pride in offering amazing customer service,too.Hotel pickups are available at almost any hotel in Hollywood, Downtown LA,Mid-Wilshire,West Hollywood and North Hollywood.From: $69 US DollarsMovie Star Homes GPS Self-Guided Bike TourWant the flexibility of taking a “whenev

10、er you feel like it”Hollywood tour?Heres the perfect solution.Explore and experience the best of West Hollywood and Beverly Hills on your own time,at your own pace!Cycle past legendary homes and all the places where the rich and famous live,shop,eat and play.And your tour is guided by GPS with an iP

11、ad fixed to the bicycle! From: $34.95 US Dollars Amazing Scavenger Quest in Los AngelesONLY $44 FOR UP TO 5 PEOPLE!This Amazing Scavenger Quest is an interactive（互动的）adventure that combines the fun of the “Amazing Race” with a three-hour sightseeing tour of historic downtown Los Angeles.Offered at a

12、 fixed price for a group as opposed to per person pricing,this city tour/game offers a great value if youre on a budget.From: $44 US DollarsDisneyland Excursion from Los AngelesSee Disneyland in Anaheim,California-roundtrip transportation from any of the designated (指定的）hotels and admission for a da

13、y of Disney fun.Pick-up from Downtown Los Angeles,Los Angeles International Airport,Beverly Hills,Santa Monica,Marina del Rey,Culver City and South Bay area hotels.From: $179.95 US Dollars21.If you like to travel at your own pace, you will most probably be interested in _?A.Movie Star Homes GPS Self

14、-Guided Bike TourB.Amazing Scavenger Quest in Los AngelesC.Grand City Tour with Griffith Park Observatory Hollywood SignD.Disneyland Excursion from Los Angeles22. How much will a family of 4 pay for the Amazing Scavenger Quest in Los Angeles?A.$69.00 US Dollars. B.$35.20 US Dollars. C.$44.00 US Doll

15、ars. D.$176.00 US Dollars.23. The price of the Disneyland Excursion from Los Angeles includes all the following expenses EXCEPT_A.pickup service at some locations B.a one-day ticket to DisneylandC.transportation back to some hotels D.a guided tour around HollywoodBAccording to a new US study, couple

16、s who expect their children to help care for them in old age should hope they have daughters because they are likely to be twice as attentive overall.The research by Angelina Grigoryeva, a sociologist at Princeton University, found that, while women provide as much care for their elderly parents as

17、they can manage, men do as little as they can get away with and often leave it to female family members.Her analysis of the family networks of 26,000 older Americans concluded that gender(性别) is the most important predictor(预示物) of whether or not people will actively care for elderly parents.In a pa

18、per being presented at the annual conference of the American Sociological Association in San Francisco, she concludes that simply having a sister makes men statistically likely provide less care.Using data from the University of Michigan Health and Retirement Study, a study which has been tracking a

19、 cross-section of over-50s for the last decade, she calculated that women provide an average of 12.3 hours a month of care for elderly parents while men offer only 5.6 hours.“Whereas the amount of elderly parent care daughters provide is associated with limitations they face, such as employment or c

20、hildcare, sons caregiving is associated only with the presence or absence of other helpers, such as sisters or a parents spouse(配偶),” she explained.“Sons reduce their relative caregiving efforts when they have a sister, while daughters increase theirs when they have a brother.”“This suggests that so

21、ns pass on parent caregiving responsibilities to their sisters.”In the UK, the 2011 census(人口普查) showed that there are now around 6.5 million people with caring responsibilities a figure which has risen by a tenth in a decade.But many are doing so at the risk of their own health. The census showed t

22、hat those who provide 50 hours or more of care a week while trying to hold down a full- time job are three times more likely to be struggling with ill health than their working counterparts(相对应的人) who are not carers.24.According to the first paragraph, an “attentive” person should be describe as_A.b

23、eing helpful and considerate B. paying much attention to someoneC. listening to someone carefully D.being present in an event25.The US study finds that _.A. sons are twice likely as daughters to care for parents in old ageB. having a sister makes men less likely to do their fair shareC. sons and dau

24、ghters seem to give equal care to their parentsD. sons are unwilling to leave caregiving responsibilities to female family members26.What does the author stress in the last paragraph?A. People should give up their jobs to care for the elderly.B. Many care providers work longer hours than others.C. P

25、eople shouldnt pass on caring responsibilities to others.D. Many care providers have potential health problems.27.The author develops the text by _.A. explaining social networks of careersB. describing peoples experiencesC. analyzing various research and dataD. comparing different gender behaviorCFo

26、od production does great harm to our environment.There are many procedures involved in the manufacture of food that result in greenhouse gases and other pollutants.Some procedures require the consumption of large amounts of fossil fuels,such as the transportation and storage of food products.Other f

27、actors that cause great damage to our environment include the overuse of fresh water.The production of beef is more damaging to the environment than that of any other food we consume.Raising large numbers of cattle requires the production of large amounts of food for the animals.Its estimated that p

28、roducing one pound of beef requires seven pounds of feed.Land use is also a problem.If the cattle are free-range cattle,large areas of land are required for them to live on.This has led to disastrous forest cutting and the loss of rare plants and animal species,particularly in tropical rain forests

29、in Central and South America.Another problem specific to beef production is methane emissions (甲烷排放).Although many people are aware of the damaging effects of carbon dioxide,they dont realize methanes global warming potential is 25 times worse,making it a more dire problem.Unfortunately,beef consump

30、tion is growing rapidly.This is the result of simple supply and demand factors.Specifically,there are two main causes of demand that are encouraging the production of more supply.First,the increase in the world population means there are more people to consume meat.The second factor is socioeconomic

31、 advancement.As citizens in developing nations become financially stable,they can afford to buy more meat.Therefore,one way to reduce the greenhouse gas emissions is for people around the world to significantly cut down on the amount of beef they eat.28.Which of the following is TRUE?A.Raising free-

32、range cattle is eco-friendly.B.People cut down trees for animal habitats.C.Producing beef can damage the environment.D. Carbon dioxide causes far more harm than methane.29.The underlined word dire in Para.4 means_A.urgent B.common C.typical D.avoidable 30.Beef production is growing rapidly because_A

33、.more people are in demand of beef B.developing countries raise more cattleC.more land is available to raise cattle D.the cost of raising cattle is relatively low31.The author writes this article to_A.describe the booming of the beef productionB.emphasize the advantages of beef productionC.condemn t

34、he deforestation of the rain forest D.argue for a decrease in beef consumption DThe Super Bowl is the annual championship game of the National Football League (NFL).The game is the culmination（高潮）to a season that begins in the late summer of the previous calendar year.Normally,Roman numerals are use

35、d to identify each game,rather than the year in which it is held.For example,Super Bowl I was played on January 15,1967,following the 1966 regular season.The single exception to this rule is Super Bowl 50, which was played on February 7,2016,following the 2015 regular season.The next game,Super Bowl

36、 LII,scheduled for February 4,2018,will follow the 2017 regular season. The game was created as part of a merger（合并）agreement between the NFL and its then rival league,the American Football League (AFL).Currently,the Pittsburgh Steelers have the most Super Bowl victories,with six.The New England Pat

37、riots have the most Super Bowl appearances,with nine. The day (usually the first Sunday in February) on which the Super Bowl is played,now considered as an unofficial American national holiday,is called Super Bowl Sunday.It is the second-largest day for U.S.food consumption,after Thanksgiving Day. I

38、n addition,the seven most-watched broadcasts in U.S. television history are Super Bowls.In 2015,Super Bowl XLIX attracted an audience of 114.4 million. Because of the high viewership,commercial airtime during the Super Bowl broadcast is the most expensive of the year, leading to companies regularly

39、developing their most expensive advertisements for this broadcast.As a result,watching and discussing the broadcasts commercials has become a significant aspect of the event.In addition, popular singers and musicians including Michael Jackson,Madonna,Prince, Beyonce, Paul McCartney,The Rolling Stone

40、s,The Who,Whitney Houston,and Lady Gaga have performed during the events pregame and halftime ceremonies. 32.According to the text,in the Super Bowl_ .A.the New England Patriots have won nine times B.the Pittsburgh Steelers have won six titlesC.Arabic numerals are used to refer to each game D.winner

41、s of the last season play against each other 33.On Super Bowl Sunday,American people usually_ .A.buy expensive Super Bowl tickets B.consume the most food of the yearC.avoid the Super Bowl commercials D.enjoy performances by famous artists34.In 2015,the Super Bowl was held. A.46th B.49th C.51st D.55t

42、h35.We can know from the text that the Super Bowl .A.is a public holiday in the United StatesB.is the annual championship game of AFLC.launches a new season of the National Football League every yearD.has frequently been the most watched American television broadcast of the year第二节（共5小题，每题2分，总分10分）根

43、据短文内容，从短文后面的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。其中有两项为多余项。 You probably love watching movies. They can be funny, sad, imaginative, inspiring, and so much more! There are so many possibilities and so many great movies to watch!The making of a movie usually begins with a script (剧本) . _36_ The producer is the person who

44、 is responsible for coordinating aspects of the film like budget and scheduling. The producer plans out how the project will be carried out and he usually starts by hiring a director!_37_ The director will usually identify themes or feelings that he or she wants the movie to convey to its audience a

45、nd will then assemble(聚集) all the other people who will be needed, such as costume-designers, makeup artists, special effects crew, makeup artists, cameramen, and, of course, actors!Next, shooting begins! _38_ Often a director will want to get several “takes” (versions) of a scene or moment and usua

46、lly only a few minutes of the movie are finished in one days work. _39_ So once filming is completed, the director must then work with editors to piece them all together, deciding which takes to use and adding in any special effects.The entire process from acquiring the script to editing the scenes

47、generally takes months or even years! Once its ready, the finished movie is then distributed to movie theatres. _40_A. Scenes are also usually not shot in order.B. The actual filming can be a slow process.C. It gets bought by a movie studio or a producer.D. The way that movies are made has changed a

48、 lot over time.E. The producer plays a very important role in making a movie.F. In movies the directors job is to bring the script to life on camera.G. People can watch and enjoy it in the theatre.第三部分 语言知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第一节：（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的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

49、What if at age forty-six you were burned beyond recognition and then four years later were paralyzed from the waist down? A horrible motorcycle accident left W. Mitchells face a quilt of multicolored skin, his hands fingerless and his legs motionless in a wheelchair. The sixteen surgeries burned six

50、ty-five percent of his body, leaving him unable to 41 a fork , dial a telephone or go to the bathroom without help. 42 Mitchell, a former Marine, never believed he was 43 . “I am in charge of my own spaceship,” he said. Six months 44 he was piloting a plane again. Mitchell bought himself a Victorian

51、 home in Colorado, a plane and a bar. Later he teamed up with two friends and co-founded a stove company that 45 to be Vermonts second largest private employer. Then four years later, the plane Mitchell was piloting46 back onto the runway during takeoff, destroying Mitchells 12 thoracic vertebra(腰椎)

52、 and paralyzing him from the 47 down. “I48 what the hell was happening to me. What did I do to 49 this?” Not 50 , Mitchell worked day and night to regain 51 . He was elected Mayor of Crested Butten, Colorado. Mitchell later ran for Congress, turning his strange appearance into a useful quality with

53、slogans such as, “Not just 52pretty face.” Despite his53 looks and physical 54 , Mitchell began white water rafting. He fell in love and married, earned a masters degree in public administration and 55 flying. Mitchells unshakable 56 Mental Attitude has57 him appearances on the “ Today Show” and som

54、e famous publications. “ 58 I was paralyzed, there were 10,000 things I could do.” Mitchell says. “Now there are 9,000. I can either focus on the 1,000 I 59 or focus on the 9,000 I have left.” Remember: “Its not what happens to you; its 60 you do about it.”41A clear upB set upC pick upD cut up42A An

55、dB ButC SoD Then43A defeatedB desertedC attackedD rejected44A beforeB sinceC agoD later45A grewB intendedC fellD meant46A ranB rushedC flewD crashed47A shoulderB waistC kneeD neck48A wonderedB knewC expectedD concluded49A deserveB admireC enjoyD experience50A satisfiedB pleasedC discouragedD annoyed

56、51A possessionB respectC independenceD balance52A oneB anotherC the otherD either53A handsomeB shockingC commonD cool54A dreamsB examsC tasksD challenges55A continuedB startedC stoppedD quit56ANegativeBIndifferentCSensitiveDPositive57A taughtB earnedC offeredD cost58A BeforeB AfterC WhenD While59A obtainedB didC lostD suffered.60A howB whenC w