山西省长治市长子县第一中学2020届高三英语上学期期中联考试题.doc

1、C. At10：35.C. Look after his sister.C. At a supermarket.C. He is a film star.C. Go out with friends.C. Read a book.C. Windy and cloudy.C. A single room.C. US$750.C. By e-mail.C. Neighbors.C. Baking cakes.C. It is half-cooked.C. Stars.G. Trees planted on the ground.山西省长治市长子县第一中学2020届高三英语上学期期中联考试题注意事项

2、：1. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号等填写在答题卡上。2. 回答选择题时，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o回答非选择题时,将答案写在答题卡上0写在本 试卷上无效。3. 考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。考试时间120分钟，满分150分第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题;每小题1.5分，满分7.5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 _小题。每段对话仅读一遍。1.

3、 What is the woman doing now ?A. She is knocking at the door. B. She is cooking for dinner. C. She is taking a bath.2. When will the speakers probably leave for the airport?A. At 8 ：30.B. At 8 ：35.3. What will the man do in the afternoon?A. Go to the cinema.B. Repair the bicycle.4. Where does the co

4、nversation probably take place?A. At a Lost and Found. B. At a bag shop.5. What do we know from the conversation?A. The recorder is in good condition.B. A new button will be fixed now.C. The recorder is out of style.第二节（共15小题;每小题1.5分，满分22.5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

5、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至7题。6. What is the man?A. He is a TV host.B. He is a fitness coach.7. What does the man usually do in the afternoon?A. Build up his body.B. Shoot some scenes.听第7段材料,回答第8至9题。8. What does the woman plan to do on Saturday?A. Go c

6、limbing.B. Go for a picnic.9. What will the weather be like on Sunday?A. Foggy and windy.B. Sunny but windy.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. What kind of room does the man want?A. A suite.B. A double room.11. How much will the man pay for the room?A. US$250.B. US$600.12. How does the man book the room?A. On the

7、 spot.B. By phone.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. Whats the probable relationship between the speakers?A. Classmates.B. Colleagues.14. What is the woman doing now?A. Steaming fish.B. Frying chicken.15. How does the fish the woman cooked?A. It is too salty.B. It is so tasty.16. Why does the man invite the woman

8、 to cook for him?A. He will hold a birthday party.B. He wants to learn cooking too.C. He hopes to attend a training school. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. What turns light back when it shines upward?A. Dust.B. Trees.18. How does light affect insects at night?A. It blocks their view to the stars.B. It stops t

9、hem finding their way.C. It leads them to be caught by bats.19. What helps birds find their way?A. Bats flying in the sky. B. The position of the stars.20. Why does light pollution affect human health?A. It disturbs humans natural rhythm.B. It makes human suffer from cancer.C. It causes human lose w

10、eight quickly.第二部分 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A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。Boston is an excellent place for a family vacation. The many different fun and educational activities there are sure to interest visitors of all ages.Explore the New England AquariumLocated on the waterfront on

11、the north end of the city, the New England Aquarium draws visitors from around the northeast. This aquarium gives visitors the unique opportunity to pet sharks. The aquarium is home to various sea life, including dolphins, penguins and seals. With ticket prices staring at US$24.95 for adults and US$

12、17.95 for children over the age of three, a visit to the aquarium is an affordable addition to any Boston family vacation.Visit FenwayWhether or not you are a Red Sox fan, a visit to Fenway Park is an absolute must for any Boston family vacation. Baseball is the great American pastime, so if the Sox

13、 are playing while you are in town, then you and your family might want to consider getting tickets, buying some hot dogs, and watching one of the best sports displays in the world.Play at the Boston Childrens MuseumIf you have young children in your family, then a Boston family vacation wouldnt be

14、complete without an afternoon at the Boston Childrens Museum. It is one of the best childrens museums in the nation. It features many different-themed rooms, including bubble rooms, construction rooms, a climbing area, and play spaces for litde ones who are not yet walking.Dine at Quincy MarketQuinc

15、y Market has long been thought of as the social center of the city of Boston. In fact, Quincy Market was the first public market in the entire of Boston. At this marketplace you can shop in more than 100 stores and find the perfect souvenirs. It is also a great place to grab a quick and cheap lunch,

16、 dinner or snack.21. What can you do at the New England Aquarium ?A. Buy souvenirs.B. Play with pet sharks.C. See Polar bears.D. Watch cartoons.22. Which place will you go to if you go in for sports?A. Fenway Park.B. New England Aquarium.C. Quincy Market.D. Boston Childrens Museum.23. What is the te

17、xt aimed at?A. Encouraging people to visit Boston for vacation.B. Comparing some famous attractions in Boston.C. Telling people what they can do in some places.D. Recommending several places for family vacation.24. What is probably the best tide of the text?A. Family Vacation Activities in BostonB.

18、How to Make a Family vacation ScheduleC. Where to Go When You are Visiting Boston D. Education Activities for Children in BostonBI was only 5 years old when I became an uncle. Mom and I took the train to California to help my elder sister Jean get back on her feet. I loved the litde guy from the mom

19、ent I first saw him but the greatest thing to me was the elevator in Jeans apartment building.The elevator was an antique, which is a kind way of saying the thing was a death trap. It had accordion doors that had to be closed for the elevator to run, and when it ran it shook and ratded （嘎 嘎响）until i

20、t come to a sudden stop一usually about a foot too high or too low. Mom rode the elevator once； for the rest of the week she took the stairs. I, on the other hand, saw the elevator as a great adventure.On the second day, I played on the elevator, riding from floor to floor, pausing just long enough to

21、 stick my head out the door to inspect the fascinating sameness of each floor. Suddenly, somewhere between floors, the elevator stopped. I tried to force the outside doors open but in vain. I screamed for help but no response. I was on my knees praying when I heard a voice from above w Joey? Are you

22、 in there?” I thought God had sent one of his most glorious angels to rescue me. Yes, I replied, my voice trembling with emotion. Push the inside closed, the voice commanded. Tight. ” I slammed the door shut. Suddenly the elevator jumped upward, shaking and rattling its way to the next floor, where

23、it stopped once again. The doors parted slowly, revealing a smiling female face in a long, flowing yellow bathrobe. Hey, youre not an angel, I said through my tears. All of the angels were busy,” Jean said, “so God sent me.Theres a lesson in that for all of us, I think-maybe two: steer clear of tigh

24、t, closed-in places. And dont expect God to send an angel when a big sister will do.25. Why did the author and his Mom go to California?A. To take a train travel.B. To get new experience.C. To ride the elevator.D. To take care of his sister.26. What do the underlined words ua death trap probably mea

25、n?A. Strange.B. Familiar.C. Dangerous.D. Particular.27. How did the author feel when trapped in the elevator?A. Excited.B. Scared.C. Regretful.D. Playful.28. What do we know from the third paragraph?A. The author was a naughty boy.B. God sent an angel to him.C. The authors sister was busy.D. The ele

26、vator worked well.cTourists struggle for breath as they climb for two hours to reach the top of a mountain in the Peruvian Andes. The mountain is 5 ,000 meters above sea level. The climbers are tired, but happy to see the beauty before them.Lines of rich colors form what has become known as u Rainbo

27、w Mountain. The colors come from many-colored rock remains millions of years old. The minerals were pushed up in the crash of Earths tectonic （地球构造上的）plates. The world learned of the existence of this natural wonder about five years ago. Now, many people want to see it for themselves. You see it in

28、the pictures and you think its Photoshopped but its real, said Lukas Lynen, an 18-year-old tourist from Mexico.About 1,000 people visit Rainbow Mountain every day. The tourism has provided much-needed economic help to this area. International mining companies are also interested in the mountain. Env

29、ironmentalists, however, fear the tourists could destroy the land.Dina Farfan is a scientist who has studied threatened wildlife in the area. He points to a four- kilometer path to Rainbow Mountain. Tourists have worn down the area in the last 18 months, lessening the beauty of the mountain. Also, a

30、 wedand once popular with ducks has been made into a huge area for automobiles. The large tourism business has provided jobs and money for the Pampachiri native community. The local people suffer from high rates of alcoholism and malnutrition. A lot of villagers raise alpaca animals for wool but woo

31、l prices are falling. Many took dangerous gold mining 5jobs in the Amazon. Now, they charge tourists three dollars each to enter their land. The community earns about $ 400,000 a year from the entrance fees. The money has led to a conflict over taxes with a nearby community.Pampachiri community lead

32、er Gabino Huaman says he is not sure his group is ready for the responsibility of the business. He said it requires good care of the environment and the tourists. We dont know one word in English,he said. Or first aid.29. Why do tourists struggle for breath to climb the mountain?A. To pick some rock

33、s.B. To build up their bodies.C. To enjoy its beauty.D. To study the wildlife.30. What can we infer from the text?A. The local farmers benefit a lot from tourism.B. Tourism has brought more threats to the place.C. There are more and more conflicts among tourists.D. The place became well-known millio

34、ns of years ago.31. Whats the main idea of the text?A. Much-needed economic help is given to Peru.B. uRainbow Mountain Game into being in Peru.C. Tourism brings much benefit to Perus economy.D. Tourists flood into Perus，Rainbow Mountain9.DThe language variety isnt going away anytime in the near futu

35、re. Just as a calculator is a valuable tool for helping students build proficiency in mathematics, there is also the possibility for a litde gadget to support learning in the foreign language at either home or a classroom. The litde gadget is so easy to use that its beneficial for people of all ages

36、.In Japan, instant translators have been used in schools for well over a decade now and thafs exacdy where the litde gadget was bom. Developed by a strong team of engineers and teachers, it was designed to perfection with common language learning problems in mind.Memorising words is probably the mos

37、t common issue. Say goodbye to the hassle of having to look up a word every time you forget itjust say it to the litde gadget and it will instantly say it back to you! Using the correct word in a wrong context or using a word in a way that makes sense can be hard when starting out. With the little g

38、adget you can easily increase your exposure to native speakers, which is crucial if you want to be proficient. Only by interacting with native speakers nonstop you start picking up their pronunciation. However, a lot of people dont have the courage to speak to strangers as their fear of forgetting w

39、ords, making awkward silences and looking stupid usually comes in the way. With the litde gadget you don5t need to look for people to be able to speak in their language. All you need is just a few finger taps. If the little gadget understands youanyone will!32. What is the litde gadget?A. A simple a

40、pp that is used to record your voice.B. A designer who has invented a learning device.C. A calculator that helps people learn mathematics.D. A device that supports learning foreign languages.33. What is the most common language learning problem?A. Wrong pronunciation of words.B.Incorrect usage of vo

41、cabulary.C. Failing to remember words.D.Speaking with a foreign accent34. Whats the third paragraph mainly talking about?A. The function of the litde gadget.B.The development of the little gadget.C. The problems with the little gadget.D.The cost of the litde gadget.35. What is the authors attitude t

42、owards the litde gadget?A. Doubtful.B. Approval.C. Critical.D. Objective.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。It is easy to imagine that successful people have always had that magic touch, when everything they do turns to gold. 36 This article will tell you how they cope wh

43、en things go pear shaped.They know how to adjust their goals. Successful people are not going to give up that easily. If X went wrong, it does not affect Y, which is the feature of their success. 37 That means having an alternative plan ready so that the phoenix （凤凰）will rise from the ashes.They lea

44、rn from their failure. When and if they fail, they are able to sit down and assess calmly what went wrong. There is a lesson from every failure and they know how/where to find it, accept it, and above all apply it to future projects. 38 He was able to adapt and try again with Microsoft and we all kn

45、ow how successful that is.They ask for advice. Many entrepreneurs （企业家）were only able to crawl out from the ruins of failure and start again. 39 Those who make it to the top also know how to get help from their networks and connections, when they want to start over after failure or setbacks.40 Thoma

46、s Edison failed over 6,000 times when inventing the light bulb. The courage to go on is essential. All successful businessmen, inventors and politicians have one thing in common. They never quit.A. They are persistent and courageous.B. They are adaptable, flexible, and determined to go on.C. Bill Ga

47、tes9 first company called Traf-O-Data was a failure.D. But the reality is that they too have screwed up （搞砸）and failed.E. But some were wise enough to seek advice from friends or mentors.F. Success is moving from failure to failure without loss of enthusiasm.G. The secret is to know when to let go i

48、f you have failed, sit back, slow down, and regroup.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A、B、C和D四个选项中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳 选项。For many years, owing to being unusually tall and thin, yet very shy and awkward, I had poor posture. My shoulders hunched up （隆起）as if I 41 my large head down all the time. When I was in first grade, I had a judgmental gym teacher who assigned children into groups by42ability ； he named two fattest girls and m