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1、- 1 -南昌十中 20182019 学年上学期期中考试 高三英语试题 说明：本试卷分第 I卷(选择题)和第卷(非选择题)两部分，全卷满分 150分。考试用时 120分钟，注 意 事 项： 考生在答题前请认真阅读本注意事项及各题答题要求。1答题前，请您务必将自己的姓名、准考证号或 IS号用书写黑色字迹的 05 毫米签字笔填写在答题卡和答题纸上。2作答非选择题必须用书写黑色字迹的 05 毫米签字笔写在答题纸上的指定位置，在其它位置作答一律无效。作答选择题必须用 2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，请用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其它答案，请保持卡面清洁和答题纸清洁，不折叠、不破损。3考试

2、结束后，请将答题纸交回。第卷第一部分 听力（共两节，满分 30分）第一节听下面五段对话。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 want to do?A. Eat dinner. B. Watch a movie. C. Get some ice cream.2. What does the man suggest they do together?A. Learn to draw animals. B. Rais

3、e a pet. C. Go to the zoo.3. What does the woman watch at night sometimes?A. The films. B. The news. C. The music programs.4. What does the man think of math?- 2 -A. Its confusing. B. Its interesting. C. It makes him smarter.5. When is Peters birthday?A. Saturday. B. Sunday. C. Monday.第二节听下面 5段对话或独白

4、。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、7 题。6. Whats wrong with the man?A. His team didnt win.B. He hit the ball too hard.C. He didnt sleep well.7. How many games did the man play?A. One. B. Two. C. Three. 听第 7段材料，

5、回答第 8、9 题。8. What did the woman see on the first day?A. Hyde Park.B. The British Museum.C. London Zoo.9. Why does the woman probably think English people like tea?A. It rains so much there.B. They sell it in the street.C. Its better for their health.听第 8段材料，回答第 10至 12题。10. What was Andrew like at th

6、e concert?A. Calm. B. Nervous. C. Excited.11. How did Andrew perform?A. He didnt make any mistake.B. He made a lot of mistakes.- 3 -C. He made some small mistakes.12. How does the woman feel now?A. Pretty sad. B. Quite glad. C. A little worried.听第 9段材料，回答第 13至 16题。13. What are the speakers discussin

7、g?A. The education in America.B. The choice of clubs.C. High school life.14. What team was the woman on in high school?A. Tennis. B. Basketball. C. Swimming.15. Where was the woman last year?A. In Canada. B. In Japan. C. In America.16. What would the woman like to do in the future?A. Start rowing ag

8、a in.B. Go running around a lake.C. Go swimming in a river.听第 10段材料，回答 17至 20题。17. Where will the students go?A. A theater. B. A big park. C. A zoo.18. Which of the following has displays from different countries?A. The Japanese Tea Garden.B. The House of Flowers.C. The De Young Museum.19. What is i

9、n the Japanese Tea Garden?A. A concert hall. B. A small lake. C. An art gallery.20. Where is Golden Gate Park?A. In the countryside.B. In the middle of the city.C. Close to the city.- 4 -第二部分 阅读理解（共 20小题；每小题 2分，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。AThe bes

10、t bikes for the beginnersWhen it comes to purchasing your first bike, the choice is endless, making it tough to know what to go for. Here are the best buys on the market right now.Boardman CX CompThis is a cross-country bike, and it s so versatile (多用途的) that you can handle any terrain (地势 ) on it,

11、making it a great choice for those wanting to try various cycling subjects. If you leave on the thick tires it conics with, it can ride on various paths and can even handle some less demanding mountain bike routes. Alternatively, put on thin, slick tires and treat it as a road bike. It has a basket

12、and comes with Shimano Sora gears, which are outstanding for its price.$ 650. HalfordsPlaset X RT-58 v2Planet X is based in Yorkshire, which means youd probably have to buy this bike without seeing it. But it is worth it, because this is an excellent machine at a lower price. Planet X is a highly ra

13、ted manufacture and this model comes with Shimano Sora gears.$ 439. Planet X Specialized Allez ESSpecialized is one of the biggest and most popular brands in cycling, and this is its hugely popular primary road bike. It comes with solid components from front to back and youll look great out on the r

14、oad. $ 575. Evans CyclesBoardman Road Team CarbonIf you can push your budget further still, this bike is worth the extra - 5 -investment. The frame is made entirely from carbon, which is lighter, faster and more comfortable than the composition metal models above and gives you an all-round more enjo

15、yable ride. It also means that if you get really serious about cycling, you dont have to upgrade as quickly as you would with a cheaper bike. $ 800. Halfords21. Compared with other bikes, what is the strength of the Boardman CX Comp?A. Its outstanding price B. Its Shimano Sora gearsC. Dealing with a

16、ny terrain D. Putting on very firm tires22. Which is suitable for you if you want to buy at an economical price but with Shimano Sora gears?A. Planet X RT-58 v2 B. Specialized Allez ESC. Boardman CX Comp D. Boardman Road Team Carbon23. What can we know about the bikes mentioned in the text?A. The se

17、cond has been sold out so fast.B. You should be careful when riding the third.C. The fourth is expensive but with special material.D. You can ride the first only on the mountainous road.24. In which column does the text probably appear in the newspaper?A. Travel and culture B. Fashion and lifestyleA

18、. Health and medicine D. Production and marketingBHeld in Valencia, La Tomatina is a tomato-throwing activity that causes the number of people to increase to more than 40,000 in a town of just 9,000 persons.The festival takes place on the towns main square. At 11 oclock, the third Wednesday in Augus

19、t every year, a large pole(杆) with a ham tied to the end of it is raised into the air, and there is a mad climb as people struggle against each other to pull it down. Onc e this is achieved, a rocket goes skywards and more than 100 tons of ripe tomatoes are tipped from trucks to the waiting crowd. F

20、or precisely one hour, until a second rocket is fired, everyone joins in a cheerful tomato battle.- 6 -La Tomatina began in 1945, but it is not known why. Locals have many theories, including the popular tale of angry townsfolk attacking city councilmen(议员) during a town celebration. However, it cou

21、ld also have started because of anything from an anti-France protest or simply a fun food fight between friends. Whichever way it started, the townsfolk of Valencia enjoyed it so much that it was repeated year after year, finally becoming an officially recognized celebration in 1952. Despite being c

22、ancelled briefly during the 1970s for having no religious significance, it has returned every year since then.Most people come for the day, arriving on the morning train from Valencia and heading back in the afternoon. But if you want the full La Tomatina experience, stay for the week-long celebrati

23、on which involves music, dancing, parades and fireworks. The night before the fight, a cooking competition is held where women traditionally dress in white, and men without shirts altogether.Protection for the fight is recommendedwear old clothes and shoes and a pair of glasses to protect your eyes.

24、 What you dont bring to La Tomatina is also important. The crazy tomato-throwers attack each other with all their strength: cameras are seen as positive invitations to throw at the owner. 25. Before La Tomatina starts, people .A. have to eat hams to be powerful.B. bring down a ham on a pole.C. store

25、 their own tomatoes first. D. sing and dance together. 26. The underlined sentence in the last paragraph may mean . A. cameras may be thrown away in the fight sometimes. B. you arent allowed to take pictures of the fight freely.C. visitors with cameras can avoid being hit by tomatoes.D. more tomatoe

26、s will throw at you if you bring a camera. 27. Why did the author write the passage? A. To introduce La Tomatina. B. To advise readers to join in La Tomatina. - 7 -C. To explain the origin of La Tomatina. D. To give advice on how to enjoy yourself most in La Tomatina.CMotherhood may make women smart

27、er and may help prevent dementia (痴呆) in old age by bathing the brain in protective hormones (荷尔蒙) , U.S. researchers reported on Thursday.Tests on rats show that those who raise two or more litters of pups do considerably better in tests of memory and skills than rats who have no offsprings, and th

28、eir brains show changes that suggest they may be protected against diseases such as Alzheimers (早老痴呆症). University of Richmond psychology professor Craig Kinsley believes his findings will translate into humans.“Our research shows that the hormones of pregnancy are protecting the brain, including es

29、trogen(雌激素), which we know has many neuroprotective (保护神经的) effects,” Kinsley said.“Its rat data but humans are mammals just like these animals are mammals,” he added in a telephone interview. “They go through pregnancy and hormonal changes.”Kinsley said he hoped public health officials and re searc

30、hers will look to see if having had children protects a woman from Alzheimers and other forms of age-related brain decline.“When people think about pregnancy, they think about what happens to babies and the mother from the neck down,” said Kinsley, who presented his findings to the annual meeting of

31、 the Society of Neuroscience in Orlando, Florida.“They do not realize that hormones are washing on the brain. If you look at female animals who have never gone through pregnancy, they act differently toward young. But if she goes through pregnancy, she will sacrifice her life for her infantthat is a

32、 great change in her behavior that showed in genetic alterations to the brain.”28. How do scientists know “Motherhood may make women smarter”?- 8 -A. Some researchers have told them.B. Many women say so.C. They know it by experimenting on rats.D. They know it through their own experience.29. What do

33、es the underlined phrase “litters of pups” mean in the second paragraph?A. Baby rats. B. Animals. C. Old rats. D. Grown-up rats.30. “Its rat data but humans are mammals just like these animals are mammals.” What does the sentence suggest?A. The experiments on the rats have nothing to do with humans.

34、B. The experiments on the rats are very important for animals.C. The experiments on the rats are much the same on humans.D. The experiments on the rats are much the same on other animals.31. Which title is the best for this passage?A. Do You Want to Be Smarter? B. Being Mother Makes You BrighterC. M

35、ysterious Hormones D. An Important StudyDThe end of the school year is in sight Christmas cards, candy canes and of course, end of year reports.While most parents welcome an assessment of their kids performance, they do not expect their own input to be evaluated. But a school in the UK is changing t

36、hat. As well as assessing their students, they are dishing out grades to mums and dads. Parents that are really involved in their kids education are rewarded with an A, and parents that havent done their bit get a disappointing D.The school, Greasley Beauvale Primary in Nottinghamshire, uses criteri

37、a such as whether mums and dads have attended school events such as plays and parent-teacher conferences to decide on the grade. The schools principal, Donna Chambers, said that the scheme (方案）had been well received.“There were some critics, but my response was well, it cant do any - 9 -harm. Betwee

38、n 15 percent and 20 percent of parents started out in the lower categories but now that has been reduced to just two percent,” she explained.Chambers hopes that the scheme will help motivate parental involvement. “The system is important because you have got to get the parents on board from day one.

39、 That one hour initial conversation saying they could improve will pay dividends for the rest of that childs academic life”, she said.But while the scheme may be well-intentioned, it is likely to be connected with parent shaming. There are lots of reasons why some mums and dads might not be involved

40、 in school activities such as work commitments, looking after younger children or caring for elderly relatives.And of course, being involved in your kids education doesnt begin and end at school. There is a lot that goes on behind the scenes from helping with homework to keeping uniforms freshly lau

41、ndered. And what about all the parents who stayed up sewing special costumes at the last minute? Surely that earns a gold star instead of a grade!32. What do schools usually do at the end of the school year?A. Evaluating kids performances. B. Making Christmas cards.C. Dividing candies. D. Grading pa

42、rents.33. What does the schools principal Chambers say about the scheme? A. It uses criteria to assess kids.B. It has gained much acceptance.C. It gives parents further education.D. It improves kids motivation for learning.34. What does the underlined part “pay dividends”（Para. 5) probably mean?A. H

43、old shares. B. Earn profits.C. Sacrifice health. D. Produce advantages.35. What does the author think of parents being involved in kids education?A. It adds to parents burden. B. It brings shame to parents.C. It means far more than being graded. - 10 -D. It increases parents commitment to education.

44、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入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Some Advice for Freshmen As you enter a university, you turn to a new page where life is quite different from before. 36 As far as I can see, there are several aspects you should pay special attention to. Manage your free time well. Si

45、nce theres plenty of spare time every day, a good time-management becomes vital. When free, you can devote yourself to studying or going out to visit some scenic spots nearby. If you have special skills or interests, there are various clubs for you to join. 37 At the same time you get the chance to

46、make friends with other students. Develop self-discipline (自律). College life is nearly completely up to yourself instead of the teachers compared to the high school. So self-discipline makes much more significance. In university the teachers job is to give classes. 38 It is your choice to do them de

47、pendently or copy. Youre supposed to hand in the assignments punctually. Youre also expected to stick to your timetable, keep a balanced diet, etc. 39 This is the person who will help you with course conflicts, adding or dropping courses, scheduling of classes for future terms and deciding on majors

48、. 40 He/ She should be the person you turn to with any academic issues or conflicts. And dont be afraid of requesting another adviser if you cant contact the first one.Bear these tips in mind and Im sure it can be bene ficial to you in the long run.A. Find a perfect place to study in.- 11 -B. Its wh

49、ere to show your talent.C. Get to know your academic adviser.D. This person is a key resource for you.E. As for the assignments, it is your work. F. Buy a calendar to know when assignments are due.G. To well adapt yourself to the new environment is of great significance.第三部分 英语知识运用第一节 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中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。As a child, I was always told to “eat my greens”. These were the unappealing vegetables that sat on the edge of my plate. Peas, and gr