2018届高三上学期英语期中考试试卷真题

2018届高三上学期英语期中考试试卷一、完形填空1. 完形填空“The Youth Exchange and Study program was definitely a life changing experience,” says Alaa. “I had lots of 1and expectations when I left Jordan and headed to Chicago to become a YES program particpant.”During it, Alaa had the chance to be a part of two wonderful host families. “I 2a lot by living with my host families,” says Alaa “The first one was a single older person that 3me to most of American cultures. My second family was kind enough to have me stay at their house and 4me like one of their own kids. I am 5both host families forever.”6Alaa learned a lot from her host families, she realized that 7a new culture and new family comes with its own growing pains.“There was a huge 8between me and my first host mom,” says Alaa. “She worked all the time,9I was expecting her to interact with more peole. But that was too 10She goes her own way”“The education system we have in Jordan is quite different from here, so the 11to the education system was hard too. I went to Schaumburg High School, where everything was so organized and the teachers were so nice. I started an Arabic program12the gifted students in the school,” states Alaa. With my assistance, they13to know the beauty of my language. By the end ofthe year, I received Christmas card from the students with their names and 14in Arabic. To my 15in no time they 16were able to talk to me in Arabic without difficulty.”“My YES program was soon17” Alaa said. “But it had a deep18on me.” Thanks to the YES program, Alaa ha d conquered fears.19new skills, and finally changed the course of her life forever. “I don’t let anything get in the20of achieving my dreams.” says Alaa.（1）A . worriesB . guessesC . changesD . friends（2）A . took upB . took overC . gainedD . require（3）A . promisedB . orderedC . introducedD . announce （4）A . raiseB . educateC . cherishD . treat（5）A . aware ofB . careful withC . interested inD . grateful for（6）A . WhenB . AsC . BeforeD . Although（7）A . appealing toB . adjusting toC . attending toD . contributing to（8）A . differenceB . coincidenceC . effectD . similarity（9）A . andB . butC . whenD . where（10）A . possibleB . awkwardC . hardD . dull（11）A . connectionB . understandingC . recognitionD . adjustment（12）A . throughB . withinC . amongD . around（13）A . wentB . cameC . grewD . increased（14）A . wishesB . hobbiesC . lessonsD . life（15）A . despairB . astonishmentC . disappointmentD . puzzle（16）A . stillB . evenC . yetD . ever（17）A . forgottenB . repeatedC . conductedD . finished（18）A . cooperationB . expressionC . descriptionD . influence（19）A . admiredB . acquiredC . adoptedD . exploited（20）A . wayB . channelC . pathD . trip二、阅读理解2. 阅读理解Types of Fire ExtinguishersFire extinguishers are marked according to the kind of fore on which they should be used. Using the wrong type of the extinguishers can be dangerous and make things worse.Type A extinguishers are used for fires on paper, cloth, wood, rubber, many plastics and so on. These types of fires usually leave ashes when they burn, so use Type A extinguishers for fires that leave ashes.Type B extinguishers are used for burning liquids, such as oil, gasoline, and paints. These substances often come in barral-shaped containers, so use Type B extinguishers for such barrals.Type C extinguishers are used for electrical fires Electricity travels in a circuit, so use Type C extinguishers for circuits.Remember, A is for Ashes, B is for Barrals, and C is for Circuits. Make sure you have the correct type of fire extinguisher, learn PASS. PASS stands for Pull, Aim, Squeeze, and Sweep.Pull the pin at top of the extinguisher cylinder（灭火器圆筒）.Aim the nozzle（喷嘴）at the base of the fire.Squeeze or press the bandle.Sweep the sprary from side-to-side at the fire’s base until it goes out.（1）What is the purpose of the text?A . To get the readers informed.B . To entertain readers.C . To sell fire extinguishers.D . To express opinions.（2）What should you do before using a fire extinguisher?A . Check whether it is in good condition.B . Check whether you havechosen a right one.C . Make sure you have an instructor beside you.D . Made sure you have mastered the way to use one.（3）Which of following can replace the underlined phrase “goes out” ?A . Keeps burning.B . Stops bursting.C . Goes off.D . Stops shining.（4）The tone of this test can be best described as _______.A . depressing.B . humorous.C . serious.D . optimistic.3. 阅读理解Small islands that bear the brunt of rising sea levels also face the greatest risk of diseases linked to a warmer planet, health leaders said on Saturday, as 13 million medical professionals added to the calls for a global climate pact.Hundreds of thousands more people will die every year from heat stroke and tropical illnesses unless negotiators in Paris can agree a strong global deal to decrease global warming the Global Climate and Health Alliance said.The Would Health Organization has warned that the effects of extreme weather on the fight against malnutrition, malaria and diarrhea alone will account for an extra 250,000 premature deaths a year by 2030.“In the case of small island states like Tuv alu, the health impacts of climate change are palpable,” said the island’s health minister.“When we are talking about climate change, this is important for the future health of our people, and people everywhere.”John Usamate, health minister for Fiji, said the island was suffering from climate-related diseases such as dengue fever and chikungunya, a disease transmitted by mosquitoes and unknown in Fiji.“As the climate changes, we are seeing new infectious diseases and many other health impacts,” he sa id.The Global Climate and Health Alliance groups more than 1,700 health organizations and 8,200 hospitals and health facilities.It is said it had collected 13 million signatories（签字者）from its members wanting to come to a medical agreement on the need to fight against global warming.Even without the wider effects of climate change, air pollution from fossil fuels, especially from coal-fired electricity and vehicle emissions（排放）, is a major cause of early death.In the European Union, more than 400,000 early deaths a year are linked to air pollution that cause respiratory disease and some forms of cancer, the European Commission has found.（1）What is the possible result of global warming?A . Many small islands will appear.B . Many cars will be banned driving.C . The sea level will continually decrease.D . Many people will die from climate-related diseases.（2）Why did so many people join together?A . To fight against global warming.B . To fight off climate-related diseases.C . To decrease the effects of climate change.D . To force the government to take measures.（3）What can we learn from the last two paragraphs?A . Cancer is a disease caused by air pollution.B . More than 400,000people die each year in Europe.C . Climate change is the main cause of many diseases.D . No air pollution, no deaths.（4）What is the passage mainly about?A . How to prevent climate change.B . How to prevent emission of harmful gases.C . The effect that climate change has on health.D . Measures to prevent air pollution.4. 阅读理解Born in the Netherlands in 1853, Van Gogh led a simple life in a small town until the age of 16. He then left school and joined a firm of art dealers in the large city of The Hague. He eventually realized that dealing with others’ artwork was not his profession, his true love was to become an artist himself.He devoted much of his time to learning the fundamentals of drawing. Van Gogh believed that to become a great painter, one must first master the ability to draw. It was only after he was comfortable in this area that he began to use oil paints. That is when he developed a style and talent for color that made him one of the most respected artists of all time.Van Gogh’s paintings are amazing representations of his view of the world. The colors jump off the canvas（画布）, not only because of their brightness but also because of the brush strokes（笔画）. Van Gogh avoided light, feathery strokes, which would portray typical subjects. Instead, he used his brush and oils to make layers that built the painting until it was almost three-dimensional.Perhaps one of the most memorable examples of Van Gogh’s use ofcolor and brush style is his painting The Starry Night. The sky swirls（打旋）across the canvas, while the stars shine with unearthly brightness. Each brush stroke creates the image of movement. Under the sky rests a village painted with smaller strokes and finer detail, giving the impression of peace. A large tree in the foreground suggests that the view is enjoyed from the top of a hill, which offers a glance of the beauty of the night sky. The Starry Night shows Van Gogh’s ability to create a powerful image with simple subjects.Van Gog spent only the last ten years of his life painting. He is believed to have sold only one of the 900 paint he created during those years. Yet Van Gogh today is considered one of the greatest artists of all time. He influence is evident; many painters mimic his style and use of color. His artwork can be found in museums all over the world and is valued in the millions of dollars, a testament to Vincent Van Gogh’s talent.（1）How did Van Gogh learn to paint?A . By reading many books about art.B . By familiarizing himself with basic techniques.C . By closely observing the world around him.D . By carefully studying the techniques of others.（2）What does the author seem to adm ire most about Van Gogh’s paintings?A . The images.B . The mood.C . The brushwork.D . The themes.（3）Why does the author refer to The Starry Night?A . To praise Van Gogh’s ability.B . To show Van Gogh’s style of painting.C . To show Van Gogh’s respect of nature.D . To honnor the greatgenius.5. 阅读理解In colleges around the country, most students are also workers. The reality of college can be pretty different from the images presented in movies and television. Instead of the students who wake up late, party all the time, and study only before exams, many colleges are full of students with pressing schedules of not just classes and activities, but real jobs, too.This isn’t a temporary phenomenon. The share of working students has been on the rise since the 1970s, and one-fifth of students work year round. About one-quarter of those who work while attending school have both a full-course load and a full-time job. The arrangement can help pay for tuition and living costs, obviously. And there’s value in it beyond the direct cause: such jobs can also be critical for developing important professional and social skills that make it easier to land a job after graduation. With many employers looking for students with already-developed skill sets, on-the-job training while in college can be the best way to ensure a job later on.But it’s not all upside. Even full-time work may not completely cover the cost of tuition and living expenses. The study notes that if a student worked a full-time job at the federal minimum wage, they would earn just over $15,000 each year, certainly not enough to pay for tuition, room, and board at many colleges without some serious financial aid. That means that though they’re sacrificing time away from the classroom, many working students will still graduate with at least some debt. And working full time can reduce the chancethat students will graduate at all, by cutting into the time available for studying and attending classes.There is little reward for attending but not finishing college. Students who end up leaving school because of difficulty in managing work and class are likely to find themselves stuck in some of the same jobs they might have gotten if they hadn’t gone at all. The difficulty of working too much while in school can create a cycle that pushes students further into debt without receiving any of the financial or career benefits.（1）What is the reality of college students?A . They throw parties a lot.B . They stay up late every night.C . They pay no attention to exams.D . They work besides attending classes.（2）What has caused the increasing number of working students?A . The need of developing social networks.B . The lack of summer jobs for young adults.C . The chance of finding a job after graduation.D . The expenses of high tuition and living costs.（3）We can learn from the passage that ______.A . working students are more likely to finish collegeB . students can cover their college expenses through workingC . students receive a huge reward for managing work and classD . dropping out of college may not help students get career benefits（4）What is the best title for the passage?A . The Difficulties of Landing a Job.B . The Struggle of Work-School Balance.C . The Reward of Working While Studying.D . The Images of WorkingCollege Students.三、任务型阅读6. 任务型阅读It is very important for kids to be courageous. A brave child is more likely to withstand negative peer pressure, say no to temptations（诱惑）and flight the good fight.________It boosts kids’ resilience（适应力）, confidence and willpower as their as well as their learning, performance and school engagement. Here are several ways to d evelop kids’ courage:Model courage. Kids who watch their parents stick their necks out to do the right thing are more likely to do the same.________Then express how good it feels when you conquer your fear instead of taking a shortcut. Your kids will learn how to take on the tough challenge they face by witnessing how you tackle your fears.________Research finds that kids are more likely to be courageous if they believe that their parent them to support those in need. Discuss bravery with your kids: Tell hem Courage is making the choice to do what you know is right even if you are afraid.”Ask your kids to share their acts of bravery. Learning to be brave takes practice, so encourage your children to do something courageous every day.________A mom I talked to had her kids share their brave deeds at dinner time.Teach your kids how to reduce their fears. If not kept under control, fear can be powerful.________You might encourage positive self-talk, such as saying,“I can handle this” or “I have courage to do this.” Or teach your child to take slow, deep breaths to find courage.A. Talk about values and courage.B. Courage has other surprising benefits.C. The good news is that courage can be taught.D. Teach your child simple strategies to be brave.E. Let your child see you step out of your comfort zone.F. In today’s uncertain world, kids will need courage and confidence.G. Then take time to focus on their courageous breakthroughs.四、语法填空7. 语法填空A motto is a sentence or a phrase which can inspire us especially when we are ________ with difficulties. Many of us use well-know ________ as mottos, such as “Where there is a will, there is a way.” Or “nothing is difficult if you put your heat into it.”, and so on. My motto is “God helps those who help________Sometimes I am lazy ________don’t want to make efforts to work hard, but the moment I think of my motto I will get________ again and devote myself to what I am doing. I write my motto ________I can see it easily. Every time I fail in my exam and begin to lose heart, the sight of my motto inspires me ________much confidence. My motto also makes me become an ________ person. That is to say, I won’t rely on others ________. My friends, what is your motto? If you still haven’t got a motto, please choose ________because a motto can have a great effect on you.五、短文改错8. 假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。