湖北省四校2019届高三上学期期中联考英语答案
2018—2019学年上学期高三期中考试英语参考答案答案：1—5 BBACB 6—10 CCBAB11—15 BCABC 16—20 ACACA 21—23 BCD 24—27 DBBA28—31 DCBC 32—35 ACBD 36—40 BEDCF41—45 DBCCC 46—50ABADD 51—55 DCAAD 56—60 ACBBB61. were visiting62. but 63. better 64. made 65. a 66. where 67. festivals68. to do 69. windy70. or参考范文：Dear Tony,How are you? Our English teacher asked us to read some authentic English novels in our spare time. Therefore, I’m writing to ask you to do me a favor and buy a few for me.According to my English level, the language difficulty of the books should be moderate so that they won ’t be too hard for me to understand. Also, I hope the content is appropriate for senior middle school students like me. What ’s more, I prefer novels, because they are both educational and fun. As for the price, it ’s not a problem and the cost of the books will be on me.Please bring them to me when you come to China next month. Thank you very much. Looking forward to seeing you soon.Yours,Li Hua曾都一中 枣阳一中襄州一中 宜城一中Text 1W: I’ve been taking piano lessons for five years now, but I don’t enjoy it anymore.M: Yeah, and you’re not in the singing club anymore.W: I used to be in it, but now I love the tennis club best.Text 2M: These fresh vegetables smell delicious. How do you get the tomatoes to grow so big!W: It’s magic, so I can’t tell you. We make a good team, don’t we? I grow the food, and you do the rest.Text 3M: The events in the Winter Olympics are much more exciting than the ones in the Summer Olympics.W: Which ones? Give me an example.Text 4W: James! Where have you been? I called your work, but they said you left an hour ago! Did you miss the bus?M: I took a different way home this time, because I had to get you these.W: Oh James! Roses!Text 5M: It looks like this semester’s class size is smaller than the last. Did they break us up into two different classes?W: No, but many people didn’t pass the first time. They are just taking it again.Text 6W: This is going to be the coldest winter in a long time. Do you think we’re prepared for it?M: I don’t know. Let’s look in the closet and see what we have.W: Well, I can’t wear these gloves. They have holes in them. Are these your old boots?M: Yeah, I haven’t worn them since I was a kid. They’re too sm all. We might need to buy new jackets, though. These ones won’t be warm enough.W: Fine. We’ll go to the store, and get what we need. Hey, do you want to go skating after that? M: That sounds like a great idea. Then we can come home, sit by the fire, and have some hot chocolate.W: Tell me again, what exactly is bothering you?M: I’ve been feeling a little weak lately. Sometimes I lose my balance.W: Are you exercising?M: I used to have a personal trainer, but I have been really busy lately. I am a banker, you know. I sit behind a computer all day long.W: How is your diet? And how much alcohol do you drink?M: I eat chicken or beef every day, and I make noodles twice a week. How often do I drink?Oh…I would say three times a week.W: You need to eat more fruits and vegetables, drink less, and exercise more.M: I know. It’s just hard to find the time.W: Well, you’d better find the time. Otherwise, you’ll be seeing me more often.Text 8W: When are you moving out of your apartment, Nathaniel?M: On the third of next month.W: Do you know if your house owner has found a new person to move in yet?M: Actually, I don’t think she has. She said she was going to send someone over to look at the place, but she never did. Do you know anyone who is interested?W: I am. I’ve just changed jobs, and your apartment is very close to my new office. It would be very convenient.M: I have to warn you, though. The roof started leaking a few weeks ago, so I think that needs to be fixed.W: Are there any other problems?M: The windows and doors are not fitted well, so it’s a bit cold in the winter.W: Hmm... That could be a problem.M: And now that there is something wrong with the roof, you might have more bargaining power. W: Great. Give me your landlady’s number and I’ll give her a call.Text 9M: Hi, Laura. Are you on your way to the gym?W: Yeah. Our teacher told us there is a guest speaker here to give the students a special presentation. What is it about?M: It’s the first in a series of safety announcements for the graduating class. The speaker is a manwho was injured in a car accident.W: That must be the man in the wheelchair I saw in the hallway this morning. Why is he speaking to us?M: They want to warn us about the dangers of speeding.W: That makes sense. How many of these announcements will there be?M: We have one next week, and the week after. One is about classroom safety, and the other is about travel safety.W: Classroom safety?M: You know, because we are taking classes like Wood Working, Metal Working, and Cooking.Which one did you take?W: I already know how to cook, so I took Wood Working. You?M: Metal Working. I help my dad out in his shop already, so it’s an easy “A” for me.W: OK, I have to go. Talk to you later.M: Bye!Text 10From as far back as the 17th century, France has been known for its advanced culture. It has played an important role in fashion, art, cuisine, and cinema. It has also had a great effect on the English language. Today, French is the second-most learned language in the world, behind English. Of the 70 million people in France, 88% of the population speak French. The rest speak German, Italian, and earlier forms of French. The people are very proud of their country, its culture, and traditions. This has led some people to believe that the French consider their culture to be superior to others. One thing is certain: they have very high standards. French food is made with love and care. Its sauces are delicious, and meals take all day to cook. Interestingly, “French Fries” are not French at all, but from Spain. They also love fashion. Hand-made clothes from designers Coco Chanel and Louis Vuitton are very popular. Other internationally-known figures are Vincent Van Gogh, the famous Dutch artist who spent most of his life in France, and Yo-Yo Ma, a world-class musician.。
湖北省襄樊四中2019届高三上学期11月份联考英语试题++Word版含答案
绝密★启用前湖北省襄樊四中2019届高三上学期11月份联考英语试卷（考试时间120分钟总分150分）第Ⅰ卷（选择题）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。
例：How much is the shirt?A. £19. 15.B. £9. 18.C. £9.15.答案是C.1. Where does this conversation probably take place?A. In a bookstore.B. In a classroom.C. In a library.2. At what time will the film begin?A. 7:20.B. 7:15.C.7:00.3. What are the two speakers mainly talking about?A. Their friend Jane.B. A weekend trip.C. A radio program.4. What will the woman probably do?A. Catch a train.B. See the man off.C. Go shopping.5. Why did the woman apologize?A. She made a late delivery.B. She went to the wrong place.C. She couldn’t take the cake back.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。
每段对话后有几个小题，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。
2019届湖北省鄂州市高三上学期期中考试英语 解析版
2019级高三上学期期中考试英语试题卷英语试题卷共9页。
满分150分。
考试时间120分钟。
注意事项:1. 答题前，务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡规定的位置上。
2. 答选择题时，必须使用2B铅笔将答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑，如需改动，用橡皮擦擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。
3. 答非选择题时，必须使用0.5毫米黑色签字笔，将答案书写在答题卡规定的位置上。
4. 所有题目必须在答题卡上作答，在试题卷上答题无效。
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.【此处有音频，请去附件查看】What is the woman looking for?A. Her glasses.B. Her keys.C. Her books.【答案】A【解析】【详解】此题为听力题，解析略。
2.【此处有音频，请去附件查看】What kind of weather does the man like?A. Rainy.B. Sunny.C. Cloudy.【答案】B【解析】【详解】此题为听力题，解析略。
3.【此处有音频，请去附件查看】What happened to the woman?A. She was late for work.B. She offered bad service.C. She was asked to leaveher job.【答案】A【解析】【详解】此题为听力题，解析略。
4.【此处有音频，请去附件查看】Where are the speakers?A. On a bus.B. On a train.C. On a plane.【答案】C【解析】【详解】此题为听力题，解析略。
2019届高三四月联考 英语试题和答案.pdf (1)
2019 届高三四月质量监测英语试题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.本试卷共12 页，包含第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）两部分，共120 分。
考试时间120 分钟。
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第I卷（三部分，共85分）第一部分听力（共两节，满分20 分）第一节听下面 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 kind of shoes will the woman probably buy?A. Dress shoes.B. Soccer shoes.C. Tennis boots.2.How does the woman sound?A. Relieved.B. Worried.C. Disappointed.3.What does the woman want to do?A.Attend a party.B.Call the Trumps.C.Get Michael’s number.4.What are the speakers talking about?A. The weather.B. Writing skills.C. Weekend plans.5.What is the woman complaining about?A. The busy line.B. The wrong food.C. The late delivery.第二节听下面 5 段对话或独白。
2019届高三英语上学期期中试卷与答案.docx
2019届高三英语上学期期中试卷与答案期中考试英语试题2018.11.16第I卷（选择题，共100分）第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节听下面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。
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.Why is Ann so upset?A.She failed one of her exams・B.She is worrying about other lessons・C.She has no time to do her math homework・2.What type of food does the woman eat now?A. Junk food.B. Healthy food.C. Delivered food.3.What will the man probably do to stay warm?A. Use a blanket.B. Turn on the heate匚C. Drink some hot chocolate.4.What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. The man" s career.B. The man" s travel plan.C. The man" s plan after graduating・5.What are the speakers， opinions about the painting?A. It， s simple・B. It， s colorful.C. It， s complex. 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。
2019-2020年高三上学期期中联考英语试题解析（原卷版）
2019-2020年高三上学期期中联考英语试题解析（原卷版）2019-2020年高三上学期期中联考英语试题解析（原卷版）注：本试卷分第I卷（选择题）和第II卷（非选择题），满分120分，考试用时100分钟第I卷（选择题，共70分）一、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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
APeter, a high school student, was pretty busy with school, and he was on the soccer team. High school was hard, because everyone wanted to have nice clothes, hang out, drive cars, and all these cost money. Peter’s father was the so rt of guy that believed you had to earn whatever you got, so he wasn’t just about to hand over lots of money for Peter to use to have fun. So, he had to get a job.During his freshman year summer vacation, his classmate got him a job working on a hay (干草) farm. He threw hay up into wagons as the tractor drove around fields, and then they stacked (剁起) it in the hot barn. It was a hot, low-paying job.He once worked a few nights a week at a grocery store. He put things on the shelf. It was a lot of lifting and carrying, and his arms were strong from this and the previous job. It was dull and didn’t pay much.He took some time off when soccer got serious, but the following summer he tried working at a lumber yard. It was hot outside, but he got a lot of exercise lifting and carrying things like boards and dry wall. He also learned a lot about buildingsupplies. It still didn’t pay well.From there, he spent a year doing some tutoring for a friend of the family, but that was piecemeal. His first real job came the last year at school, when he fixed registers and worked on computers at a big box store. It was his favorite job yet, but it still didn’t pay well.What Peter realized with all of these jobs was that he needed a better paying job! The only way to get that was to get trained or educated. He could go to school and get a 2-year degree in an office or technical position. His other choices were going to a 4-year college or joining thearmy. He wasn’t sure what he was going to do yet, but he knew he had to do something. Jobs were a lot of work, money was hard to earn, but he liked staying busy and being able to buy things. Peter wanted the most out of life, and that meant education.1. How many jobs had Peter taken?A. ThreeB. Four.C. Five.D. Six.2.All the jobs Peter had taken had one thing in common：________.A. They were done during his vacationB. They were dull and tiresomeC. They needed hard labourD. They didn’t pay well3. ________was the most important for Peter if he wanted a good job.A. ConfidenceB. EducationC. OpportunityD. Wisdom4. We can learn from the text that________.A. Peter knew what to do for his futureB. Peter’s father didn’t care about himC. it was very hard for Peter to make his choicesD. Peter was determined to do whatever he likedBIt’s summer movie time again. Check out our list of four films.Harry Potter and the Prisoner of AzkabanRelease Date: November 4Story: It’s the summer before Harry Potter’s third year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wiza rdry. A dangerous mu rderer, Sirius Black, has escaped from the Wizards’ Prison. And he was ordered to kill Harry Potter.Around the World in 80 DaysRelease Date: November 16Story: This version of the classic novel set in 1872 focuses on Passepartout ( Hong Kong actor Jackie Chan), a Chinese thief who seeks refuge (庇护) with a strange London adventurer, Phileas Fogg. Passepartout uses his martial art skills to defend Fogg from danger as he travels around the world in 80 days.Spider-Man 2Release Date: November 30Story: Peter Parker is still coming to accept his dual identity (双重身份) as the crime superhero Spider-Man. He wants to reveal his secret identity to Mary Jane, meanwhile, his Aunt May is in trouble. This is Dr Otto Octavius who has appeared to bring hera lot of troubles.King ArthurRelease Date: November 7Story: King Arthur is presented as a clever ruler who manages to unite all the knights in Britain. Under the guidance of Merlin and the beautiful, brave Guinevere, Arthur will struggle to realize his dreams.5. When can you see the film acted by Jackie Chan?A. November 4.B. November 30.C. November 16.D. November 7.6. In Spider-Man 2, Aunt May’s trouble is caused by______.A. Spider-ManB. Peter ParkerC. Mary JaneD. Dr Otto Octavius7. What kind of article of this passage?A. A news report.B. A funny diary.C. An advertisement.D. A composition.CAn African proverb says that a single hand cannot tie a bundle. Everyone needs companions to help them sail through the rough seas of life. Even the strongest and richest person still needs friends. Our money and strength would have no value if we had no friends to share with us. The best friendship is a give-and-take relationship. We need the support of our family, friends and the community. In turn we also give support to the society,our friends and our family.The word “friend” has many meanings. It could be the bus driver who takes you to and from work every day. It could be a parent, a colleague, a wife or husband, a brother or sister, or even the unknown person who helped you just once when you could not find your way. Real friends share not only our happiness but our sorrows as well. This may explain why we have the expression “a friend in need is a friend indeed”.Friendship is like the sunshine that keeps us warm. It is like the refreshing raindrops on the fields that give the farmers hope of a good planting season. Without friends our life would be like a desert where our only friend would be loneliness and sadness. The most fortunate person is the one who has friends from all levels in the society. A driver might find friends not only among his colleagues but among farmers, bankers, traders, students, politicians or teachers. We shouldnever forget our old friends when we make new ones. We should treasure each of our friends whether poor or rich, beautiful or not. Each friend is unique in his or her own way. And all together, they enrich life and make it very colourful.8. What is the main topic of the passage?A. How to sail through the sea of life.B. Friends and friendship.C. A friend in need is a friend indeed.D. Never forget old friends when making new ones.9. What is the correct understanding of friends according to the writer?A. Friends who share our happiness are not real friends.B. Friends will take us through rough seas.C. Friends never expect anything from others.D. Friends can be different people around us.10. An unknown person can be a friend as well when .A. he helps you with what you needB. he is told how to find his wayC. he becomes one of your familyD. he is a driver taking you from and to work11. The underlined word “unique” in the last paragraph most probably means “”.A. specialB. poorC. richD. valuableDMore than 2.25 billion cups of coffee are consumed across the globe each da y, and it’s likely that many taste bitter.Now, a new study suggests that coffee fans can make their drink taste sweeter by simply changing the colour of their cups.Scientists claim that blue and glass mugs, which are popular in some coffee shops, can red uce coffee’s bitterness, without any need for sugar, and that coffee drunk from white cups tastes the bitterest.To prove their claims, the researchers invited 36 volunteers and used three different colored cups -- blue, white and transparent glass -- to do an experiment.。
湖北省四校(襄州一中、枣阳一中、宜城一中、曾都一中)2019届高三上学期期中联考英语答案
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录音原文 Text 1 W: I’ve been taking piano lessons for five years now, but I don’t enjoy it anymore. M: Yeah, and you’re not in the singing club anymore. W: I used to be in it, but now I love the tennis club best. Text 2 M: These fresh vegetables smell delicious. How do you get the tomatoes to grow so big! W: It’s magic, so I can’t tell you. We make a good team, don’t we? I grow the food, and you do the rest. Text 3 M: The events in the Winter Olympics are much more exciting than the ones in the Summer Olympics. W: Which ones? Give me an example. Text 4 W: James! Where have you been? I called your work, but they said you left an hour ago! Did you miss the bus? M: I took a different way home this time, because I had to get you these. W: Oh James! Roses! Text 5 M: It looks like this semester’s class size is smaller than the last. Did they break us up into two different classes? W: No, but many people didn’t pass the first time. They are just taking it again. Text 6 W: This is going to be the coldest winter in a long time. Do you think we’re prepared for it? M: I don’t know. Let’s look in the closet and see what we have. W: Well, I can’t wear these gloves. They have holes in them. Are these your old boots? M: Yeah, I haven’t worn them since I was a kid. They’re too small. We might need to buy new jackets, though. These ones won’t be warm enough. W: Fine. We’ll go to the store, and get what we need. Hey, do you want to go skating after that? M: That sounds like a great idea. Then we can come home, sit by the fire, and have some hot chocolate.
2019-2020学年武汉四中高三英语期中试卷及答案
2019-2020学年武汉四中高三英语期中试卷及答案第一部分阅读（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、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AKate Humble: Books that changed my lifeKate Humble is a writer and broadcaster specializing in science, wildlife and rural affairs. Together with her husband site runs Humble by Nature, a rural skills education centre on working farm near Monmouth intheWyeValley.Winnie the Poohby A A MilneMy father used to read this to me when I was very young — he used different voices for all the animals. The characterization (角色设定) was so clever; we all know someone just like each inhabitant of the HundredAcre Wood: gloomy Eeyore; thick but loyal Pooh; enthusiastic Tigger.A A Milne was masterful in exploring the way they got along together, opening my eyes to how society really works.Last Chance to Seeby Douglas Adams and Mark CarwardineThis book tells of the authors, adventures as they set out to find the rarest of animals, those on the edge of extinction.Their travels are rather exciting and they share a wonderful humour, which really appealed to me. Yet underpinning (支撑) everything is the realization that we can't just sit back and allow species to disappear. PicturePalaceby Paul TherouxI've always loved Theroux's travel writing, but this novel took my breath away. The words aren't long or complicated but, fromthat first paragraph, his writing grabs you by the nose hairs and drags you along. I had an art teacher who told me, “You're only an artist when you've found your own style, not when you're copying someone else, and Theroux represents this.”1. Why did the author mention the characterization ofWinnie the Pooh?A. To indicate the book has realistic values.B. To show how adorable the characters are.C. To persuade people to learn from the characters.D. To prove the writer is good at creating characters.2. What didLast Chance to Seestrike into Kate's heart?A. Curiosity.B. Responsibility.C. Exploration.D. Devotion.3. Which writer does Kate Humble like for his original writing?A. A A Milne.B. Douglas Adams.C. Mark Carwardine.D. Paul Theroux.BInAsia, there are special competitions where kites have complex designs and are fitted with instruments that make musical sounds as the wind blows through them. Although all kites have a similar structure (结构), they are widely different in size and shape. Kite-fighting competitions are also held, in which competitors use their kites to attack and bring down their opponents’ (对手) kites or cut their strings (线).For more than 15 years, the Big Wind Kite Factory has been giving kite-making and kite-flying classes for the children on an island inHawaii. In its kite-making lessons, students can make kites in as little as 20 minutes! Children as young as four years old can learn how to fly a kite. Jonathan Socher and his wife Daphne started the kite factory in 1980. Their kites are made of nylon (尼龙). Their designs are Hawaiian themes created by Daphne. The designs are cut out of the nylon with a hot knife that seals the edges and then fastened directly onto the kite. The kite that is used to give lessons is a regular diamond kite with a rainbow pattern. The difference between this kite and the ones they make during the lessons is that it is a two-string controllable kite. Big Wind employees fly the kite and for a few minutes show students how pulling on one line and then on the other controls the direction the kite goes in. Then the controls are given to the students.Jonathan insists that it is not necessary to make a huge impressive kite to have fun making and flying kites. Even the simplest structure can work, and can give hours of fun. Go on, give it a try!4. Which of the following is true according to the text?A. A hot knife is used to iron the nylon.B. Children never fly kites on their own in flying lessons.C. Kite strings must not be cut in kite-fighting competitions.D. Daphne designs kites for the Big Wind Kite Factory.5. What is different about the kite used for flying lessons?A. It has two strings.B. It is simple in design.C. It has a rainbow pattern.D. It is shaped like a diamond.6. According to Jonathan,what do you need to have fun with kites?A. A large kite.B. Any type of kite.C. A complex structure.D. A kite that impresses others.7. What is mainly described in the text?A. A kite factory.B. Kite-flying lessons.C. Special competitions.D. The kite-making process.CFor years video games have been criticised for making people more antisocial, overweight or depressed. Bui now researchers are finding that video games can actually change us for the better and improve both our body and mind.Games can help to develop physical skills. Pre-school children who played interactive games have been shown to have improved motor skills, for example they can kick, catch and throw a ball better than children who don’t play video games. A study found that those who played video games were 27 percent faster and made 37 percent fewer errors than those who didn't.Games also benefit a variety of brain functions, including decision-making. People who play action-based games make decisions 25 percent faster than others, according to one study. It was also found that the best gamers can make choices and act on them up to six times a second, four times faster than most people. In another study by researchers from the University of Rochester in New York, experienced gamers were shown to be able to pay attention to more than six things at once without getting confused, compared with the four that most people can normally keep in mind.There is also evidence that gaming can help with psychological problems. At the University of Auckland in New Zealand, researchers asked 94 young people diagnosed with depression to play a 3D fantasy game called SPARX and in many cases, the game reduced symptoms of depression more than conventional treatment.8. In what way playing video games benefits very young children?A. Muscle control.B. Social interaction.C. Decision-making.D. The ability to focus.9. Which type of video game improves the decision-making speed?A. Interactive games.B. Action-based games.C. 3D fantasy games.D. Violent games.10. What is the authors attitude to video games?A. Indifferent.B. Objective.C. Worried.D. Critical.11. What is the text mainly about?A. The effects of different types of video games.B. The negative effects of playing video games.C. The beneficial effects of playing video games.D. The effects of games on people's behavior.DAbout a billion birds die from flying into buildings each year inNorth America. Suspicions havebeen that birds may regard the open areas behind glass as safe passageways. Or they may mistake the reflected trees for the real thing.Researchers would like to reduce collisions, which requires a solid understanding about what makes a bird more or less likely to die by crashing into a building in the first place.“There was ly little known at a broad scale. Previous studies were at one small study site.'' Jared Elmore, a graduate student in natural resource ecology and management atOklahomaStateUniversity. So he and his colleagues used a previously created data set of building collisions for birds at 40 sites throughoutMexico,Canadaand theU.S.The first finding was obvious: bigger buildings with more glass kill more birds. But the details were more remarkable. "We found that life history predicted collisions. Migrants(候鸟), insect-eaters and woodland-inhabiting species collided more than their counterparts(同类).”Most migratory species travel at night, when lights near buildings can distract or disorient(使迷失方向)them. And Elmore thinks that insect-eating birds might be attracted to buildings because their insect prey(猎物)is attracted to the lights. He suspects that woodland species get tooled by the reflections of trees and bushes in the windows. The results are in the journal Conservation Biology.By understanding which birds are more likely to collide with buildings, researchers can perhaps determine the best way to adapt buildings, or their lighting, to help prevent such accidents. And by knowing risks, along with migration timing and behavior, building managers can better predict when birds are at their greatest danger - and improve lighting strategics accordingly.Elmore's next project will use radar to help predict bird migrations. " I think that would maybe go a long way in terms of providing information to people, to the public, to building managers, on when they can get the mostbenefit in terms of lights-out policies."12. What is the possible reason for birds' crashing into buildings?A. They didn't see the buildings.B. They took reflections for reality.C. They assumed the windows to be open.D. They considered buildings as safe routes.13. What is Jared Elmore's study different from the previous ones?A. It created a new data set.B. It went beyond national borders.C. It covered a wider range of sites.D. I’ll studied some specific bird species.14. What was the most noticeable finding of Jared Elmore's study?A. Migratory species travel at night.B. Birds tend to be misled by glasses.C. Bigger buildings cause more collisions.D. Birds living habits give rise to collisions.15. Which of the following can help reduce bird collision?A. Adjust the lightening system.B. Attach radars to each building.C. Adopt strict lights-out policies.D. Ban using glasses on buildings.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
2019湖北省武汉市高三期中考试
湖北省部分重点中学2019届高三第一次联考高三英语试卷第二部分阅读理解（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。
AWhile your competitors are still waiting for the water to warm up,you could be giving your dragon boat season a jump-start with a paddling vacation in Orlando,Florida.Spring camp is suitable for all ages and levels,perfect for those looking for a break from the ordinary(or cold) while enjoying the sport of dragon boat with like-minded people.The2018Florida Training Camp promises to be a week of fun and fitness on and off the water. Register as a team,small group or individual,with customizable(定制的)add-ons for those looking to give an edge to their personal performance.The week will close out on Saturday with a camp BBQ and a racing regatta!Opening festivities begin on the evening of Sunday April15th with camp check-in.Training begins on Monday April16th and ends on Saturday April21st.GWN FLORIDA TRAINING CAMPDates:Monday April16th to Saturday April21st,2018Price:$395USD,$370before January19th,2018Features include:•Daily schedule•Twice daily dragon boat training sessions•Daily video analysis•Individual help(twice weekly)•Additional daily group sessions•Camp-sponsored socialsCUSTOMIZE YOUR CAMP EXPERIENCEThe options outlined below are available during the week of camp and can be booked as anadd-on.Add-ons can be included in your initial registration or purchased at a later time through the online registration system.Option1:High Performance Program,Cost:$75USDIf you want to learn how to move your boat faster,then the High Performance program is for you!This option consists of three progressive one-hour sessions completely focused on racing techniques,strategies,and drills,with the goal of increasing your overall speed.Option2:Coaching Community Dragon Boat(Level1),Cost:$175USDThis course is intended for anyone interested in entry-level coaching.Expect the material included in the course to cover safety,ethics(道德)in coaching,coach-athlete communication,basic dragon boat technique,basic physiological requirements of dragon boat racing,race and practice planning,plus more.21.According to the passage,__________in this camp.A.you will enjoy a BBQ at the openingB.you need to be over18C.you should have some dragon boat skillsD.you can have fun on land22How much does the camp with Option1cost if you pay at the end of2017?A.$370.B.$395.C.$445.D.$470.23.The purpose of the passage is to______.A.recommend an upcoming training campB.introduce the options in a training campC.provide ideas about how to spend a vacationD.offer advice on how to win in dragon boat racesBLiving in an urban area with green spaces has a long-lasting positive impact on people’s mental well-being,a study has researchers found moving to a green space had a sustained positive effect,unlike pay rises or promotions,which only provided a short-term boost. Co-author Mathew White,from the European Centre for Environment and Human Health at the University of Exeter,UK,explained that the study showed people living in greener urban areas were displaying fewer signs of depression or anxiety.“There could be a number of reasons,”he said,“for example,people do many things to make themselves happier:they strive for promotion or pay rises,or they get married.But the trouble with all those things is that within six months to a year, people are back to their original baseline levels of well-being.So,these things are not sustainable; they don’t make us happy in the long term.We found that for some lottery（彩票）winners who hadwon more than￡500,000the positive effect was definitely there,but after six months to a year, they were back to the baseline.”Dr.White said his team wanted to see whether living in greener urban areas had a lasting positive effect on people’s sense of well-being or whether the effect also disappeared after a period of time.To do this,the team used data from the British Household Panel Survey compiled by the University of Essex.Explaining what the data revealed,he said:"What you see is that even after three years,mental health is still better,which is unlike many of the other things that we think will make us happy."He observed that people living in green spaces were less stressed,and less stressed people made more sensible decisions and communicated better.With a growing body of evidence establishing a link between urban green spaces and a positive impact on human well-being.Dr.White said,“There’s growing interest among public policy officials,but the trouble is who funds it.What we really need at a policy level is to decide where the money will come from to help support good quality local green spaces.”24.According to one study,what do green spaces do to people?A.Improve their work efficiency.B.Add to their sustained happiness.C.Help them build a positive attitude towards life.D.Lessen their concerns about material well-being.25.What does Dr.White try to find out about living in a greener urban area?A.How it affects different people.B.How strong its effect is.C.How long its positive effect lasts.D.How it benefits physically26.What did Dr.White research reveal about people living in a green environment?A.Their stress was more apparent than real.B.Their decisions required less deliberation.C.Their memories were greatly strengthened.D.Their communication with others improved.27.According to Dr.White,what should the government do to build more green spaces in cities?A.Find financial support.B.Improve urban planning.C.Involve local residents in the effortD.Raise public awareness of the issueCMany Chinese girls love“small,fresh meat”,which refers to young,effeminate（女人气的）male stars.However,it turns out that not everyone is a fan of them.On Sept6,an article published by Xinhua News Agency described some male stars as too effeminate.This came after CCTV was criticized for inviting several young male stars to perform on First Class for the New Semester,an educational TV show for primary and secondary school students, which aired on Sept1.Afterwards,many parents left comments online,saying the stars in the show had a bad influence on their children.The popularity of effeminate male stars is partly down to the influence of Japanese and South Korean pop culture,Fan Xiaoqing,an expert on South Korean movies at the Communication University of China,told China Daily.However,the“femininity”of males isn’t a recent social phenomenon.In fact,being effeminate was popular among Chinese men during the Wei,Jin and Southern and Northern dynasties, especially among noblemen and scholars,according to China Daily.Indeed,the debate about effeminate male stars has been going on for a while.In July,Hong Kong singer-actor Nicholas Tse said during the singing reality show Sing!China that he feels tired of seeing effeminate male stars.“It isn’t that they’re not good,but we should discover ourselves,rather than imitate.Men should get their hormones back,”he said during the show.His opinion was shared by Chinese director Feng Xiaogang.“Some young actors are feminine and they should be more manly,”he said during the Shanghai International Film Festival in June 2017.However,others have a more open mind toward this phenomenon.“It’s stereotypical（刻板印象的）to think all male stars should be masculine,like Jackie Chan.As society diversifies,there are more options for fans to choose from,”Liang Yurou,19,a college student from Fujian province, told China Daily.Deng Xiquan,head of the Youth Research Institute at the China Youth and Children Research Center,believes such a phenomenon is completely natural.“It’s only a central issue temporarily and will be replaced by a new youth culture at some stage. If a man has feminine beauty,this doesn’t mean that he lacks responsibility,”Deng told China Daily.Deng’s opinion was echoed（回应）by the People’s Daily.“A man’s strength should be judged on the basis of their inner qualities–not their physical appearance,”it wrote.28.Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?TV was widely praised for inviting several young,effeminate male stars.B.Effeminate male stars become popular totally because of the influence of Japanese and South Korean pop culture.C.It is a whole new social phenomenon that being effeminate was popular among Chinese men.D.Some parents are opposed to the popularity of“small,fresh meat”.29.Nicholas Tse and Feng Xiaogang are against the popularity of effeminate male stars mainly because they think_________.A.the effeminate male stars are not goodB.the effeminate male stars should be more manlyC.there should be more choices for fans to choose from.D.the effeminate male stars have a bad influence on their children30.Which of the following proverbs is closest in meaning to the underlined sentence above?A.Don’t judge a book by its cover.B.Actions speak louder than words.C.No pains,no gains.D.Seeing is believing.31.What would be the best title for the passage?A.Feminine men raise a storm of objectionB.Feminine men win popularityC.Feminine men cause hot debatesD.Feminine men will be a thing of the pastDed for other purposes.B.Kept in a special account.ed for charity.D.Left aside to the users.35.What does the underlined word“unfolds”mean in the passage?A.Shrinks.B.Spreads.C.Shows.D.Develops.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。
湖北省四校2019届高三上学期期中联考英语试题
2018—2019学年上学期高三期中考试 英语试题时间：120分钟 命题学校： 宜城一中 襄州一中 曾都一中 分值：150分命题老师：本试卷分第I 卷（选择题）和第II 卷（非选择题）两部分。
第Ⅰ卷第一部分 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. What does the woman enjoy doing now? A. Singing. B. Playing tennis. C. Playing the piano.2. What is the woman best at? A. Cooking.B. Gardening.C. Doing magic. 3. What is the man doing? A. Sharing an opinion.B. Asking a question.C. Giving an example. 4. What’s the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Bus driver and passenger.B. Co-workers.C. A couple.5. Why is the speakers’ class size smaller this semester? A. It was broken up into two classes. B. Some students failed the first class. C. There were too many kids last year.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。
2019届高三上学期英语期中试题与答案
2019届高三上学期英语期中试题与答案第Ⅰ卷第一部分听力(略)第二部分阅读理解(共2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中(A、B、C和D)中, 选出最佳选项。
AWill it matter if you don't take your breakfast? Recently a test was given in the United States. Those tested included people of different ages, from 12 to 83. During the experiment, these people were given all kinds of breakfasts, and sometimes they got no breakfast at all. Special tests were set up to see how well their bodies worked when they had eaten a certain kind of breakfast. The results show that if a person eats a proper breakfast, he or she will work with better effect than if he or she has no breakfast. This fact appears to be especially true if a person works with his brains. If a student eats fruit, eggs, bread and milk before going to school, he will learn more quickly and listen with more attention to class. Opposite to what many people believe, if you don't eatbreakfast, you will not lose weight. This is because people become so hungry at noon that they eat too much for lunch, and end up gaining weight instead of losing. You will probably lose more weight if you reduce your other meals.21. During the test, those who were tested were given .A. no breakfast at allB. different breakfasts or noneC. little food for breakfastD. very rich breakfast22. The results of the test show that .A. breakfast has great effect on work and studiesB. breakfast has little to do with a person’s workC. a person will work better if he has a simple breakfastD. those working with brains should have much for breakfast23. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?A. Poor breakfasts affect those who work with brains.B. Morning diet may cause one to get fatter.C. Eating less in lunch and supper may help to lose weight.D. Reducing breakfast is of great value in weight losing.BI’ve given a lot of speeches about education. And I’ve talked about responsibility a lot. I’ve talked about teachers’responsibility for inspiring students and pushing you to learn. I’ve talked about your parents’responsibility for making sure you stay on track, and you get your homework done. I’ve talked a lot about your government’s responsibility for setting high standards, and supporting teachers and principals, and turning around schools that aren’t working, where students aren’t getting the opportunities. But at the end of the day, we can have the most dedicated teachers, the most supportive parents, the best schools -- and none of it will make a difference, none of it will matter unless all of you fulfill your responsibilities, unless you show up to those schools, unless you pay attention to those teachers, unless you listen to your parents and grandparents and other adults and put in the hard work it takes to succeed. That’s what I want to focus on today: the responsibility each of you has for your education.I want to start with the responsibility you have to yourself. Maybe you could be a great writer -- maybe even good enough to write a book or articles in a newspaper -- but you might not know it until you write that English paper -- that English class paper that’s assigned (given) to you. Maybe you could be an innovator (reformer) or an inventor -- maybe even good enough to come up with the next iPhone or the new medicine or vaccine -- but you might not know it until you do your project for your science class. Maybe you could be a mayor or a senator or a Supreme Court judge -- but you might not know that until you join student government or the debate team. And no matter what you want to do with your life, I guarantee (am sure) that you’ll need an education to do it. You cannot drop out of school and just drop into a good job. You’ve got to train for it and work for it and learn for it.This isn’t just important for your own life and your own future. What you make of your education will decide nothing less than the future of this country. The future of America depends on you. What you’re learning in school today will determine whether we as a nation can meetour greatest challenges in the future.24. What’s the main idea of the passage?A. The teachers should take the responsibility to teach their students carefully.B. The parents should all the time take the responsibility to supervise the children.C. The government should take the responsibility to support the teachers and schools.D. The students themselves should take the responsibility to study for their future.25. What does the underlined word dedicated mean?A. frightenedB. excitedC. devotedD. determined26. Who will be the listeners of this speech?A. StudentsB. TeachersC. ParentsD. Principals27. What is the best title of this passage?A. Who is responsible for the future?B. Education---your choiceC. Your education, your futureD. Education changes your lifeCYou put a great deal of effort into reaching the college of your choice. It’s time to get started. But what’s next? Beginning college can be an exciting but awkward time. Follow these tips to adjust to your new life rapidly and make the most of your college experience.●To save time and money, use the college’s bus system. Taking the bus to school is quick, easy and free in most college towns. You won’t have to locate or afford a place to park either. It’s also a good way to be environmentally aware.●Save pennies on books by waiting until class starts. You might not even need all of the recommended books. New textbooks cost an arm and a leg. Try buying used textbooks ---it’s a surefire way to save money and serves the purpose as well.●Do never look at college life as an endless series of parties and social activities. But there is a whole lot more to college if you’re serious about graduating. Having a good college experience is all about balancing work and fun.●Be aware that your living environment can largely affect your academic success. If the dorm doesn’t suit you, consider living at home with your family or renting your own apartment. The best location for your studies isn’t always your dorm. Find a quiet area, like the library, to do your work. Alternatively, buy some headphones that block out noise.●Be mindful of your diet. Make healthy food choices and watch what you eat. Avoid foods that are processed or high in sugar. The “freshman 15”is real. Many college students gain at least 15 pounds during their freshmen year.●While electives (选修课) can be helpful when figuring out your major, you shouldn’t entirely rely on them. Clubs and other organizations exist around. Get involved. Make sure, though, that you still have time to study. Having too much on your plate can hurt your grades.28. Which of the following ideas can be financially wise?A. Driving your own car.B. Attending activities.C. Renting an apartment.D. Buying usedbooks.29. In the text, freshmen are repeatedly warned against .A. traffic accidentsB. physical problemsC. academic failuresD. social activities30. The underlined phrase “having too much on your plate”probably refers to .A. using too much money for mealsB. taking part in too many after-class activitiesC. eating too much unhealthy foodD. taking an elective that has too many students31 What can we infer from the passage?A. Some freshmen don’t have healthy lifestyle.B. All freshmen adapt to their new life easily.C. All freshmen should live in the dorm.D. Some freshmen enjoy their new life.DIn our deep mind, we all talk to ourselves—an inner monologue that might seem rather pointless. But as a study shows, the act of giving ourselves mental messages can help us learn and perform at our best. Researchershave identified the most effective forms of self-talk collected here—so that the next time you talk to yourself; you know exactly what you should say.Self-talk isn’t just motivational messages like “You can do it!”or “Almost there,”although this inside cheering section can give us confidence. A review of more than two dozen studies, published last year in the journal Perspectives On Psychological Science, found that there is another kind of mental message that is even more useful, called “instructional self-talk.”This is the kind of running description we engage in when we’re carrying out a difficult task, especially one that’s unfamiliar to us. Think about when you were first learning to drive. Your self-talk might have gone something like this: “Foot on the gas pedal, hands on the wheel, slow down for the bend here, now put your blinker on…”Over time, of course, giving yourself instructions becomes unnecessary—but while you’re learning, it does three important things. First, it promotes our attention, focusing us on the important part of the task and keeping out distractions. Second, it helps us manageour effort and make decisions about what to do, how to do it, and when. And third, self-talk allows us to control our cognitive and emotional reactions, making us stay on tasks.In a recent study of students learning to throw balls in a gym class, Athanasios Kolovelonis Greece found that self-talk is most effective when involved in a cycle of thought and action. First comes forethought, when you set a goal for yourself and make a plan for how to get there. That’s followed by performance, when you carry out the plan to the best of your ability. Last comes self-reflection, when you carefully evaluate what you’ve done and adjust your plan for the next time.Self-talk can play a key part in this cycle. During the forethought stage, consider carefully what you’ll say to yourself. You can even write them down. Repeat these self-instructions during the performance stage. With practice, you may find that your self-instructions become shorter; research has found that these words can become powerful signals.After the action is over, consider how you might change your self-talk to improve your performance nexttime---so that at the moment it matters, the right words are ringing in your ears.32. The main idea of the third paragraph is _____ while you are learning.A. that self-talk has three stages.B. that self-talk promotes your attention.C. in what ways self-talk will benefit you.D. that it is not necessary to give yourself instructions.33. According to the passage, what are you supposed to say to yourself first if you are learning to ride a horse for the first time?A. How can I speed up?B. Hold the rope and get on the horse!C. No problem! I can make it!D. What a big horse! I am scared!34. According to the author, being able to use self-talk is _____.A. a useful method to help us improve our performance.B. a key part of the forethought stage.C. a skill to deal with difficult problems.D. a final result of carrying out a difficult task.35. The author explains the self-talk by _____.A. setting down general theories only.B. giving instructions of how to self-talkC. considering important practice.D. presenting research findings and giving examples第二节(共5小题；每小题2分, 满分10分)根据短文内容, 从短文后的七个选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。