新编宁夏石嘴山市2019-2020学年高三上期中英语模拟试卷(有参考答案)

石嘴山市2019-2020学年高三上学期期中考试
英语试卷
第一部分：听力（共20题；每小题1.5分，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.What does the woman ask the boy not to do?
A.Watch the game.
B.Skip（跳过）his lunch.
C.Eat too fast.
2.What did the woman like doing during the holiday?
A.Sunbathing.
B.Going shopping.
C.Visiting museums.
3.Why is the man so happy?
A.He finished writing his opera.
B.He got a ticket to an Italian opera.
C.He completed his opera collection.
4.Who is the man cooking for?
A.The woman.
B.His mother.
C.His grandmother.
5.What does the man mean?
A.He won't go to the sports center.
B.The bookstore will close at 4:00.
C.They should meet Jenny first.
第二节（共15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。

听下面一段对话，回答第6至7两个小题。

6.What is the man?
A.A secretary.
B.A doctor.
C.A professor.
7.How many years should a person study to be a doctor?
A.4.
B.5.
C.6.
听下面一段对话，回答第8和第9两个小题。

8.Who might benefit the most from the new doors?
A.People with hearing problems.
B.People in wheelchairs
C.The blind people.
9.Where does the conversation probably take place?
A.In a parking lot.
B.At a crossing.
C.In a hospital.
听下面一段对话，回答第10至第12三个小题。

10.What was the weather like last night?
A.Snowy.
B.Warm.
C.Rainy.
11.Where are the speakers?
A.In a school.
B.In a company.
C.At home.
12.What worries the woman about the children?
A.They may disturb others.
B.They do poorly in the classes.
C.They might have safety problems.
听下面一段对话，回答第13至第16四个小题。

13.When did Ella win a music competition?
A.At the age of 5.
B.At the age of 9.
C.At the age of 16.
14.Who persuaded Ella to practice as much as possible?
A.Her friends.
B.Her teacher.
C.Her parents.
15.What is the most important for Ella to improve her playing?
A.Taking a lot of exercise.
B.Having a relaxed feeling.
C.Eating healthy food.
16.What does Ella expect teenagers to do?
A.Change their opinions on classical music.
B.Buy more classical music CDs.
C.Learn to play classical music.
听下面一段独白，回答第17至第20四个小题。

17.How many new students are there in the college this year?
A.1,070.
B.520.
C.430.
18.What can students do in the RobinsonBuilding now?
A.See some students' work.
B.Listen to a talk.
C.Watch a film.
19.What can we learn from the talk?
A.TheSportsCenter can be used now.
B.TheStudyCenter is under construction.
C.A student ID card is needed to borrow books.
20.Where does the speaker suggest students go in the end?
A.The college hall.
B.The teachers' office.
C.The departments they like.
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)
A
Plan your dream vacation to one of these excellent destinations.
St. Lucia
Abundant（丰富的） rainforests and splendid mountains are all reasons to visit this Caribbean island. St. Lucia offers the perfect mix of relaxation and adventure. To take in the breathtaking scenery, plan to hike the PitonMountains or dive in the waters of Anse Chastanet.
Banff. Alberta
This Canadian destination will bring out the explorer in anyone who visits.
From hiking and whitewater rafting to skiing and snowboarding, Banff offers travelers an abundance of year-round outdoor activities. The Lake Louise Ski Resort is one of the largest in North America and the striking photo opportunities of the Canadian Rockies from Moraine Lake can’t be underestimated (低估).
Machu Picchu
According to travelers, a visit to this Peruvian UNESCO World Heritage (遗产) site is a once-in-a-lifetime adventure. Located in the Andes Mountains, it is the most familiar icon (象征物) of Inca civilization. Spend a few days accustoming yourself to the altitude in the neighboring city of Cusco, where you can experience a mix of Incan and Spanish cultures.
Great Barrier Reef
It’s easy to see why the Great Barrier Reef is one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World – it stretches nearly 1,500 miles along the eastern coastline of Australia and features about 3,000 reefs, 900 islands and more than 1,500 species of fish. Travelers can see these amazing natural structures from the air or underwater. However, large amounts of coral bleaching (褪色) caused by rising ocean temperatures put this place’s continued existence at risk, so plan your visit soon to see this awesome sight up close.
21. What can you enjoy both in St. Lucia and Banff?
A. Hiking.
B. Skiing.
C. Diving.
D. Snowboarding.
22. Where may a historian choose to go?
A. St. Lucia.
B. Banff. Alberta.
C. Machu Picchu.
D. Great Barrier Reef
23. What do we know about the Great Barrier Reef?
A. It’s on the western coast of Australia.
B. It’s famous for coral reefs rather than fish.
C. People must take a plane to enjoy its beauty.
D. It may disappear if temperature keeps on rising.
B
When my sister Mertie told me she had put out tomato plants last summer, I was quite impressed.
Since she was a garden-beginner, Mertie researched exactly how far apart to space her tomato plants; what kind of fertilizer to use; how to keep away the bugs（害虫）, etc. Once they were planted, she took care of them daily, anxiously awaiting the juicy tomatoes to appear. But, day after day, her plants were tomato-less while all of her neighbors who had also put out tomato plants were already enjoying the fruit of their labor.
Frustrated(upset), Mertie gave in and went to the market to search fresh tomatoes. While paying, Mertie told the farmer her troubles. The farmer paused to think for a moment and then asked, “Well, what kind of tomatoes did you plant?”
“I think they were called Big Boy,” Mertie remembered.
“Well there’s your problem,” the farmer explained. “Big Boy and Better Boy tomatoes have a 95-day growing period whereas regular tomato plants produce fruit in as few as 70 days…you just have to wait a little longer for the Big Bo ys.”
With that new knowledge, Mertie went home with excitement, knowing they would be worth the wait.
Thinking about my sister’s gardening experience, I had to smile. She just didn’t know that Big Boy tomatoes took longer--neither did I--but once she discovered that information, she was no longer discouraged and upset about the lack of tomatoes on her plants. Instead, she was encouraged and excited to see them a few weeks later.
It makes me wonder how many of us have “Big Boy” dreams in our hearts,
yet we just don’t realize that they are of the “Big Boy” variety so we are discouraged and worn out with the waiting process. Instead of waiting with excitement, we give up on our dreams and figure we must have done something wrong to stop them from coming to pass. Frustrated, we see other people’s dreams coming true, and we wonder why ours haven’t yet been achieved.
24. To better grow tomato plants,what did Mertie do?
A. Using little fertilizer.
B. Keeping them well close.
C. Watering them daily.
D. Controlling pests on them.
25. Why did Mertie’s tomato plants fail to produce at the expected time?
A. Because they were destroyed by her neighbors.
B. Because she grew the wrong kind of tomatoes.
C. Because she didn’t manage the garden well.
D. Because they required more time to produce.
26. What does the author compare tomatoes to in the text?
A. Goals.
B. Experiences.
C. Time.
D. Imagination.
27. What does the text intend to show us?
A. It’s better late than never.
B. A bad beginning makes a bad ending.
C. Success sometimes needs a little patience.
D. A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.
C
“Hey, little boy, will you support me when I’m getting old?” Wang Wenshan, 35, asked his newborn baby as he hugged him at home.
The Chinese tradition of raising sons to support parents in their old age has been weakened by the rapidly growing economy and improved standard of living. As is the case with more and more developed countries, China faces an aging society. People are living longer and having fewer children. Therefore, many
Chinese families are falling into a 4-2-1 family pattern: a couple raises one child and supports four elderly parents. But few realize that a problem is likely to happen ahead.
The aging of the population is a trend that now affects a growing number of countries. The Information Office of the State Council, China’s cabinet, issued（发行） a white paper on measures China has been taking to help its elderly population. The paper said China’s population entered the aging period at the end of the 20th century and the proportion of people aged 60 and above accounted for over 10 percent of the entire population. By the end of 2005, China had nearly 144 million people over 60, accounting for 11 percent of the population, according to the white paper.
An expanding aged population inevitably means that many issues must be settled, as the problem concerns every aspect of society. It puts more pressure on each family, causing disturbing economic consequences and serious social problems. It also challenges the labor force supply and the pension system.
“I used to think that it’s not an issue for me to provide for the aged,” said Wang, whose parents and parents-in-law all enjoy pensions and medical insurance. But last year Wang’s father suffered from a serious illness and afterward Wang began to feel the pressure on his shoulders.
After his father recovered, Wang opened a bank account for each parent and put away some money in the account every month to prepare for future uncertainties. In addition, he has to save money every month to provide for his son’s future education. “I’m now breaking my back to support my family: saving pensions for the parents, my son’s education funds, and living costs.”
Wang also bought some commercial old-age insurance for himself. “W e have to take precautions（预防） before it is too late, and many of my colleagues share the same view,” he said.
28. Which of the following is not caused by an aging society?
A. Social problems.
B. Unemployment.
C. More pressure on each family.
D. The problem of the pension system.
29. From the passage, we can infer ________.
A. the aging problem is one of the concerns of the Chinese government
B. China will encourage young couples to have more than one child
C. many people have realized the aging problem
D. children will not support their parents in China
30. Which of the following can be used to replace the underlined word “inevitably”?
A. Surprisingly.
B. Certainly.
C. Hopefully.
D. Evidently.
31. From the passage, we can see that ________.
A. China is the only country to face an aging society
B. most of the developing countries face an aging society
C. countries with a large population face an aging society
D. more and more developed countries face an aging society
D
How many times do you check your Facebook page in a day to see whether your latest post has got another “like” or “thumbs(拇指) up”?
Although you might be embarrassed to admit how many times you do this, don’t worry—psychological findings have shown it’s completely normal. In fact, the plea sure we derive from receiving a “like” is equal to that of eating chocolate or winning money, and we can’t help wanting more. According to the findings, which observed 32 teens aged between 13 and 18, the feedback circuit (反馈回路) in the teens’ brains is particularly sensitive, and the “social” and “visual” parts of their brains were active when they received “likes” on the social network. The research also showed that though the thumbs up might
come from complete strangers, the good they derive from them worked all the same.
So, does it mean we should try our best to win as many thumbs up as possible? Not necessarily so if we know the reasons behind our desire for attention. In “why do people long for attention” by M. Farouk Radwan, he explained several cases in which people naturally longed for attention. Radwan said people who were an only child, who were used to being the center of attention in their house, may try to copy these conditions. Feeling “overlooked and unappreciated” might also lead you to long for attention. Other times, the state of being jealous, or wanting to cover your mistakes may also contribute to such longings.
In fact, too much desire for attention can create anxiety, and in turn ruin your happiness even when you get it. So what can we do about it? The answer is quite simple. “If people could adopt goals not focused on their own self-esteem（自尊）but on something larger than their self, such as what they can create or contribute to others, they would be less sensitive to some of the negative effects of pursuing self-esteem,” wrote psychology professor Jennifer Crocker.
So perhaps the answer to our addiction to “likes” is simply to focus on something larger than ourselves—a hard, but a worthy one.
32. Which of the following is TRUE?
A. The th umbs up from complete strangers don’t work.
B. Desire for attention can definitely create anxiety.
C. Feeling ignored might lead you to be in need of attention.
D. The brain of teenagers is seldom sensitive.
33. What’s the reaction of receiving “likes” on the social network to the brain?
A. The social and visual parts become more nervous.
B. The social and visual parts of the brain are active.
C. The physical and sense parts of the brain become less sensitive.
D. The whole brain becomes cleverer.
34. Who wants to get more attention according to the passage?
A. The one who isthe only child.
B. The old who lives happily with children.
C. The young who feels anxious.
D. Teens who want to discover their mistakes.
35. What’s Crocker’s suggestion about the negative effects of getting self-esteem?
A. Doing an interesting matter.
B. Working harder than ever before.
C. Having a bigger goal than their self.
D. Not checking your Facebook page in a day.
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。

How to protect your ears
You and your friends are leaving a concert on a Friday night. When you get outside, your ears are ringing. You have to shout to be heard. 36 So no harm done…right?
Not quite. Temporary buzzing may be easy to ignore, but repeated exposure to loud noise will eventually cause serious--- and irreversible(无法治愈的)--- hearing loss. A new study conducted by researchers at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston shows that one in five people between the ages of 12 and 19 are experiencing slight hearing loss, and one in 20 have mild hearing loss. 37But the good news is that there plenty of ways you can protect your ears from further damage — and still listen to the music you love:
Ask around. Put your earbuds in or your headphones on, and then ask a friend next to you whether or not he or she can hear what you’re listening to. 38Turn it down.
Buy noise-canceling headphones. A pair of earbuds or headphones that fits comfortably will limit outside noise so that you can hear your music better at lower volumes.
Take breaks.39 So when listening to music, take your headphones off for 15 or 20 minutes and let your ears enjoy the quiet.
40You can buy a cheap pair at any drugstore as an easy way to lower volume at concerts — or while playing or practicing your own music — without changing the quality of the sound.
A. Use earplugs.
B. Keep the volume below 70 percent.
C. If the answer is yes, your music is too loud.
D. But by morning, your hearing is totally back to normal.
E. Like every other part of your body, your ears need rest.
F. Unfortunately, there’s no way to get back hearing you’ve already lost.
G. The exposure to noise is louder and longer than in any previous generation.
第三部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）
第一节完型填空（共20题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）
One day a man was asked to paint a boat by the owner of the boat. He brought with him paint and ___41___and began to paint the boat bright red, as the owner asked him. While painting, he ___42___ there was a hole in the boat and decided to ___43___it. When he finished painting, he received his __44__ and left.
The next day, the owner of the boat came to the painter and ___45___him with a nice check, much ___46___ than the payment for painting, the painter was ___47___.” You’ve already paid me for painting the boat!” he said.
“ But this is not for the paint ___48___. It’s for having repaired the hole in the boat.”
“ But it was such a(n)___49___ service. Certainly it’s not worth ___50___ me such a high amount for something so unimportant!”
“ My dear friend, you do not ___51___ . Now let me tell you what ___52___. When I asked you to paint the boat, I ___53___ to mention about the hole. When the boat dried, my kids took the boat and ___54___ a fishing trip. They did not know that there was a ___55___ in the boat. I was not at home at that time. When I returned and noticed they had taken the boat, I was ___56___ because I remembered that the boat had a hole. Imagine my ___57___and joy when I saw them returning from fishing.
“ Then, I ___58___the boat and found that you had repaired the hole! You see, now, what you did? You ___59___ my children! I do not have enough money to pay your 'small' good deed.”
So, no matter who, when or how, just __60__ repair all the “”leak” you find.
41.A. chains B. brushes C. beliefs D. pens
42.A. consulted B. reminded C. found D. confirmed
43.A. repair B. wipe C. hide D. measure
44.A. benefit B. baggage C. key D. money
45.A. admired B. treated C. presented D. comforted
46.A. higher B. less C. quicker D. wealthier
47.A. shocked B. excited C. moved D. surprised
48.A. award B. kindness C. job D. skill
49.A. cheap B. small C. valuable D. additional
50.A. lending B. selling C. borrowing D. paying
51.A. scream B. bow C. forgive D. understand
52.A. happened B. existed C. crashed D. circulated
53. A. decided B. hated C. forgot D. remembered
54. A. went through B went on C. dreamed about D. turned to
55.A. hole B. sign C. rule D. danger
56.A. angry B. desperate C. embarrassed D. clumsy
57.A. sorrow B. situation C. patience D. relief
58.A. pulled B. spotted C. examined D. destroyed
59.A. saved B. taught C. instructed D. treasured
60.A. possible B. carefully C. actually D. finally
第二节（共10题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容或括号内单词的正确形式。

Johnny Carson began his career in television in his 61．(twenty). First he worked at local stations in Nebraska. Several years 62．(late), he moved to Los Angeles, California. It was “The Tonight Show” 63． made Johnny Carson famous for thirty years. He became64． most popular star of American television. He 65．(call) “the king of late night”. Critics (评论家) said Americans from all parts of the country liked him and 66． (feel) they knew him. He did not take his fame 67．(serious). Carson’s special skill was his se nse of humor. Audiences laughed at his jokes 68． he made at the beginning of his show. However, sometimes they laughed even 69． (hard) at the jokes that failed. He was the most powerful performer on television. Many comedians and singers became successfulafter 70．(appear) on “The Tonight Show”.
第四部分写作（共两节，满分35分）
第一节短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
1．下面短文中共有10处语言错误，请在有错误的地方增加、删除或修改某个单词。

增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在其下面写出该加的词。

删除：把多余的词用斜线（＼）划掉。

修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面
写出修改后的词。

注意： 1、每句不超过两个错误；
2、每处错误及其修改均限一词；
3、只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。

Is it necessary to practice handwriting? Some students consider handwriting least important than before. They preferred the keyboard to the pen now, for the former is fast, convenient and clear. They think it is waste of time practicing handwriting. However, others think Chinese handwriting is an important part of our traditional culture.
Though computers are very convenient, but handwriting still plays an important role in the modern world. Beside, beautiful handwriting makes a good impression in others. It shows your attitude to do things. Chinese character are very beautiful and rich in culture. As for me, when reading a neat written article, you will feel pleased and relaxed.
第二节书面表达（满分25分）
假设你是李华，你们班的英语老师要求每个同学在课堂上分享自己交友的经验。

请你根据所给提示，用英语写一篇发言稿。

1. 你是如何看待友谊的；
2. 你是怎么选择朋友的；
3. 你是如何维持与朋友之间的友谊的。

注意: 1. 词数120左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

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答案
听力（共20题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）
1-5 CACBC 6-10 ABBBC 11-15 BACBB 16-20 ABACC
阅读(共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分)
21-23 ACD24-27 DDAC28-31 BABD 32-35.CBAC 36-40 DFCEA完型（共20题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）
41~45 B C A D C 46~50 A D C B D
51~55 D A C B A 56~60 B D C A B
语法填空（共10题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
61．twenties
62．later
63．that
64．the
65．was called
66．felt
67．seriously
68．that/which
69．harder
70．appearing
改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
71. least -- less
72. preferred—prefer
73. 在waste前加a
74. 删除but
75. Beside – Besides
76. in – on
77. do--doing或删除do
78. character—characters
79. neat—neatly
80. you – I
写作（共两节，满分25分）
As the saying goes，“Friendship is like sunshine, it keeps us warm and helps us grow.”I think it is important for us to make good friends so that we can always hang out together and have fun.
I like to choose people who are kind, honest and helpful as my friends. I like to share my thoughts and fears with them whenever I get into trouble. Now I have some good friends who trust me. I always care about what has happened to them, so I call them once a week. I always go out with my friends, chatting and playing. I try to offer some advice to my friends when necessary. In this way I am able to maintain friendships.。