1、高三上学期期中考试英语试题高三上学期期中考试英语试题高三英语试题（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一小题，每段对话仅读一遍。1. Where was the womans phone yesterday?A. At her home. B. In a restaurant. C. In her office. 2. Why didnt the
2、 woman buy the coat?A. She disliked the color. B. It didnt fit her. C. The price was high.3. Why does the woman thank the man?A. He attended her party. B. He got her known to his friends. C. He found a new school for her. 4. Whats the relationship between Lia and the woman?A. Neighbors. B. Classmate
3、s. C. Sisters. 5. Which necklace will the woman buy?A. The red one. B. The blue one. C. A clear one.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。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。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. What are the s
4、peakers mainly talking about?A. How to get to the Train Station. B. How to go to the bus stop. C. How to save money.7. Which bus should the woman take first?A. Bus No. 6. B. Bus No. 7. C. Bus No. 8.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8. How much did the man pay for his TV?A. $700. B. $800. C. $1,500. 9. What does the wo
5、man think about the man?A. Interesting. B. Unrealistic. C. Silly.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. Whats Toms summer vacation plan?A. Do some part time job. B. Have a concert. C. Practice his guitar. 11. Why does Cindy look for a job?A. To get some experience.B. To pay for her schoo1.C. To save money to travel.1
6、2. What will Cindy do this afternoon?A. Go to the community center. B. Send emails. C. Buy concert tickets. 听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. What time is it now?A. 8:00 a.m. B.9:00 a.m. C.6:00 p.m.14. What was the man doing when the woman called him?A. He was in a shower.B. He was working.C. He was sending a pa
7、ckage.15. Where will the speakers meet after work?A. At the mans company. B. At the theater. C. At the post office.16. Who will give a dancing show?A. The womans brother. B. The womans sister. C. The woman.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. How many gold medals did Simone win in 2016 Olympics?A. 3. B. 4. C. 5. 1
8、8. Who is Aimee Boorman?A. Simones mother.B. Simones teammate.C. Simones coach.19. When did Simone first take part in the World Championships?A. 2004. B. 2013. C. 2016. 20. What do people think about Simones personality?A. She is optimistic. B. She is shy. C. She is tough. 第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共1
9、5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。ANotice boardA. Computer problems?Experienced IT engineer will sort out problems with home computers (PCs and Macs). Phone “the Computer Doctor” now for a free estimate 09651 325693.B. Drummer wantedA drummer is needed for a recently-for
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13、re to share house. Own room with single bed, wardrobe, desk and chair. Near university campus and shopping centre. 250 per month + bills (including Wi-Fi). Non-smokers only. Phone Luka on 719 533 857. 21. What do we know about the new band? A. It needs a singer.B. It lacks new songs. C. It plays rap
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15、western Pacific Ocean lies the deepest place on the planet the Mariana Trench, also called the Marianas Trench. But because very few humans have been able to go far into it, scientists know very little about it.The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and several partners are worki
16、ng to change that. Since April 20, an NOAA ship called the Okeanos Explorer has been on an expedition (探险) in the Mariana Trench. Remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) sent out from the ship are taking videos of life in the area. Much of the area that the Okeanos is exploring has been protected since 20
17、09 as part of the Mariana Trench National Marine Monument.Living conditions are so severe in the Mariana Trench. Its very dark, so the animals living there must use senses other than sight to understand their surroundings, find food, and avoid their natural enemies. The water is also very cold sligh
18、tly above freezing and its pressure is extremely high. That means only certain animals can live there.So far, the expeditions cameras have filmed a wide variety of rarely seen deep-sea creatures. They include ghost sharks, large lobsters(龙虾) and sea pigs. Perhaps the most amazing sight was a beautif
19、ul glowing jellyfish that scientists have never seen before. It was found on April 24 at a depth of more than 12, 000 feet.Scientists hope this expedition, which ends on July 10, will help them unlock the mysteries of the Mariana Trench. They will use the information collected by the expedition to m
20、ap the Marianas Trench National Marine Monument and learn about the deep-sea animals and plants found there. They will also study its plants found there. They will also study its unique features, including underwater mountain, mud volcanoes, and hot springs produced by underwater volcanoes.Experts s
21、ay that this knowledge will also help scientists better understand how the deepest part of the ocean affects the rest of the world. “The ocean plays a role in the air we breathe, the food we eat, and the transportation of the goods we buy not to mention weather and climate change,” states the NOAA w
22、ebsite. “The deep sea may also hold cures to diseases. How will we know what is out there if we arent looking for it?”24. What does the underlined word “that” in Paragraph 2 refer to? A. Lack of information about the trench. B. The environment in the Pacific Ocean. C. The shortage of remotely operat
23、ed vehicles. D. The reducing of sea life in the Pacific Ocean.25. What do we know about the Mariana Trench? A. The water is quite warmB. The pressure is strangely low. C. Animals there have good eyesight.D. Not all sea animals can survive there.26. What is the most surprising creature discovered in
24、the trench? A. Large sea pigs.B. A scary ghost shark. C. A jellyfish shining brightly.D. Lobsters of very great size.27. What are the last two paragraphs mainly about? A. The value of the expedition.B. The preparation for the expedition. C. The features of the Mariana Trench.D. The future plan for f
25、urther exploration.CWhen Tullahoma City Schools administrators started shopping for new social studies textbooks in 2013, they were disappointed to find only a few options suitable for new Tennessee state standards. Rather than wait for newer textbooks to be released, the district embarked on (着手) t
26、he ambitions project of creating its own.Two years later, the result is a series of social studies and math textbooks that students can access from any digital device, and that teachers can easily personalize for their classroom.Whats more, the district created the books using all free online curric
27、ulum resources. “One thing we think is a really big selling point is the books can be as minimal as just text or as rich and interactive as we want to make them,” Superintendent Dan Lawson says. District leaders have also included simulations(模拟) and videos so parents can refresh their knowledge of
28、math and other concepts when helping with homework, Lawson says.Because the books can be updated instantly, teachers can integrate (综合) current events to make content more relevant for students, Lawson says. The district expects to replace 80% to 85% of its textbooks in the next years with free digi
29、tal content created within the school district.The amount of free online content and free tools for developing curriculum has skyrocketed in recent years. Teachers can access quizzes and courses from Khan Academy, include a program from CK12 to develop, modify(更改), share, and store the digital textb
30、ooks, and share lesson plans with educators across the globe on sites like sharemylesson. com, which is operated by the American Federation of Teachers.But sorting through all the online resources can be a challenge. So its important for district leaders to clarify their needs and expectations befor
31、e embarking on a free curriculum project or using open educational resources (OER), says Barbara Soots, OER program manager in Washington States Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction.28. What did the district decide to do when finding no proper textbooks? A. Use old textbooks.B. Create its
32、own textbooks. C. Wait for newer textbooks.D. Import foreign textbooks.29. What is the big selling point of the districts textbooks according to Lawson? A. They review concepts constantly.B. They use free online resources. C. Their content is flexible.D. They include videos.30. The underlined word “
33、skyrocketed” in Paragraph 5 can be replaced by “_”. A. increasedB. updatedC. limitedD. reduced31. What does Barbara Soots advise district leaders to do in the last paragraph? A. Consider carefully before using OER. B. Look for proper free curriculum projects. C. Add more current events to its textbo
34、oks. D. Choosing excellent teachers to collect resources.DAs the legend goes, Paul Bunyan was already huge when he was born in Bangor, Maine. When he grew older, one drag of the mighty huge axe created the Grand Canyon by the Colorado River in northwestern Arizona, while the giant footprints of his
35、trusty companion, Babe the Blue Ox, filled with water and became Minnesotas 10,000 lakes. But was Paul Bunyan himself a real person? The true story of this figure is a little more complicated.Historians believe Bunyan was based in large part on an actual lumberman (伐木工人) : Fabian Fournier, a French-
36、Canadian lumberman who moved south and got a job to lead a logging crew in Michigan after the Civil War. Six feet tall (at a time when the average man barely cleared five feet) with giant hands. Fournier went by the nickname “Saginaw Joe.” It was said that he had two complete sets of teeth, which he
37、 used to bite off wooden rails. One November night in 1875, Fournier was murdered in the lumber town of Bay City, Michigan. His death and the trial of his killer fueled tales of Saginaw Joes legendary life in US logging camps in Michigan, Minnesota, Wisconsin and beyond.Over time, Fourniers legend w
38、as mixed with that of another French-Canadian lumberman, Bon Jean. Jean had played an important role in the Papineau Rebellion of 1837, when loggers and other working men in St. Eustache, Canada, rose up against the British. The French pronunciation of Jeans full name is believed to have evolved int
39、o the legendary giants surname.The first Paul Bunyans story, “Round River,” made it into print in 1906, penned by journalist James Macgillivray for a local newspaper in Oscoda, Michigan. In 1912, MacGillivray worked with a poet on a Bunyan-themed poem for American Lumberman magazine, earning Paul Bu
40、nyan his first exposure across the US. Two years later, an ad campaign for Minnesotas Red River Lumber Company featured the first illustrations of the larger-than-life lumberman. His appearance as Red Rivers mascot(吉祥物) helped turn Paul Bunyan into a household name and an enduring American icon(象征).
41、32. What can we learn about Saginaw Joe? A. He fought in the Civil War. B. He killed a lumberman in Bay City. C. He was a large man with unusual features. D. He had been Paul Bunyans close companion.33. According to the text, both Fournier and Jean _. A. liked legendsB. were real loggers C. worked i
42、n CanadaD. fought against the British34. When did Paul Bunyan become very well-known and popular nationwide? A. In 1906.B. In 1908.C. In 1912.D. In 1914.35. What is the text mainly about? A. The origins of Paul Bunyan.B. The influence of Paul Bunyan. C. The logging history in Michigan.D. Lumbermens
43、life in the 19th century.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。Why Leaving Your Comfort Zone Gives You a Chance to GrowAll of us want to be comfortable. Whether it comes from a warm apartment, a stable job or financial freedom, we feel safe in our familiar surroundings. Whi
44、le theres nothing wrong with feeling comfortable, there are also many surprising benefits of being uncomfortable. Here are the details.It pushes us to our limits 36 We become faster and more creative as we deal with problems. When we realize we dont have a choice but to succeed, we are more determin
45、ed and stronger.It forces us to move onWhether its a personal or a professional problem, discomfort forces us to move forward. When facing certain challenges, we have two options: remain stagnant(停滞不前的) or move on. 37 Discomfort is not pleasant, but it accelerates our growing process.It makes us str
46、ongerWhen we take ourselves out of that comfortable place, we will experience the highs and lows of our life. 38 From every learning experience we become stronger and more confident.It makes us have new experiencesAll new experiences are learning opportunities. 39 We grow wiser and gradually have th
47、e ability to make correct decisions that bring us closer to achieving our goals. 40 The more we expose ourselves to discomfort, the more directions well have. Facing discomfort means we have the opportunity to figure out exactly what we want in life. We can choose any direction we wish on the basis of those situations that may have been uncomfortable at first.
