陕西省西安中学2019届高三上学期期中考试英语试卷(带答案)

西安中学2018-2019学年度第一学期期中考试
高三英语试题
（时间：120分钟满分：150分）
本试卷分第一卷（选择题）和第二卷（非选择题）两部分，共9页。

第I卷
第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。

录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。

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。

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 does the man want to go?
A. To a railway station
B. To a Post Office
C. To the seaside
2.What happened to the woman?
A. She woke up late
B. She got to work late
C. She stayed up late
3.What is the woman doing now?
A.Baking cookies
B. Making a list
C. Shopping for groceries
4.How does the woman feel about the zoo?
A.Sad
B. Impressed
C. Disappointed
5.What are the speakers mainly talking about?
A.Young people lose their jobs easily.
B.Young people are too quick in making decisions.
C.Young people seldom stay long in the same job.
第二节（共15小题,每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7两个小题。

6.When will the man start his new job?
A.Tomorrow
B. Next week
C. Next month
7.Why is the man paying for the woman’s lunch?
A.She helped him a lot
B. It is his turn to pay
C.He wants to congratulate her
听下面一段对话，回答第8至第10三个小题。

8.What is Anna’s chemistry grade now?
A.B
B. B+
C. D
9.When does Anna’s study group meet?
A.After school
B. On the weekends
C. During lunch hour
10.Who is Anna speaking to?
A.A studying group member
B. Her teacher
C. Her father
听下面一段对话，回答第11至第13三个小题。

11.How old was Jonathan’s mother when she started doing laundry?
A.8 years old
B. 10 years old
C. 16 years old
12.Which temperature will Jonathan use for now?
A.Hot
B. Cold
C. Warm
13.What is the “light ” spin cycle used for?
A.Jeans and towels
B. Most of Jonathan’s clothes
C. Sheets and pillow cases
听下面一段对话，回答第14至第16三个小题。

14.Which decorations are on the sofa?
A.The Christmas ones
B. The Halloween ones
C. The Thanksgiving ones
15.What did the man use to get the box out?
A.A pole
B. A chair
C. A ladder
16.Where might the conservation take place?
A.In the basement
B. In the bedroom
C. In the living room
听下面一段独白，回答第17至第20四个小题。

17.What does the Golden Rule ask people to do?
A.Develop personal rules
B.Respect their families and ancestors
C. Treat others as they wish to be treated
18. Which is Confucius’ teaching?
A. Governments should be moral
B. Husbands should respect wives
C. People should memorize rules of behavior.
19. How did Confucius teach lessons?
A. Through arguments.
B. Through reasoning
C. Through personal examples
20. What does the speaker say about Confucius?
A. He used to be even more important.
B. He has influenced many cultures.
C. He has little effect on people today.
第二部分阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（共15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。

A
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21. With help from a Mr.H, you can .
A. stop using batteries.
B. remember your teacher’s instructions.
C. finish your homework on time.
D. get your room tidied on your way home.
22. A PENGO WATCH CONTROL can help you to .
A. repair your TV
B. know what the weather is like
C. be a James Bond
D. organize your homework
23. Where would you be most likely to find the two texts?
A. On a notice board
B. On a teenage website
C. In a company brochure.
D. In a college newspaper.
B
To personal trainer Sammy Callari, 13-year-old Parker Seward is more than a client(客户). He’s his “little brother”. Over the past year, the pair have bonded. They play basketball together, share meals and dance to hip-hop like no one’s watching.
The trainer was asked to work with the 13-year-old boy, who has Down syndrome(唐氏症), because his coworker who dealt with the boy was out of town last spring. Callari had never worked with someone with a disability before. He was anxious the first day he met Parker. But Parker’s big smile and cheery introduction immediately put him at ease. He
fair share of challenges over the years.
As a high schooler, Callari described himself as being the weak kid. When it came to sports, he was always overlooked. His dream of playing baseball in college quickly faded away. When he went to college, Callari turned to a new sport. His younger brother trained him to become a boxer. Callari participated in five matches. Out of four of those fights he was the underdog, and he won three times. “I know how it feels,” Callari said. “Society tells you that you can’t do this, you can’t do that.” When it comes to Parker, Callari refuses to accept the word “can’t”.
The friends meet twice a week to train. They bike, box, run and work on their core with push-ups. Parker has a short attention span, so it’s Callari’s job to keep him focused. “If Parker can do it, if he’s having fun, even with his frustration, then people will ask, “Why can’t I do that?” Callari said. “That’s the whole task right now.”
Callari recalls Parker’s mom once thanking him for taking a “chance” on her son. Callari told her he never viewed it that way. Parker may be the student, but Callari says he’s also the one who’s learning.
24. Why was Callari asked to train Parker?
A. They shared the same interests.
B. Parker's parents had faith in Callari.
C. Callari took place of his absent colleague.
D.Callari was an expert in Down syndrome.
25. What can we learn about Callari when he was in high school?
A.He was good at sports.
B. He was out of condition.
C. He was looked down upon by everyone.
D. He was influenced deeply by his brother.
26. What attitude does Callari have to Parker?
A. Grateful.
B. Sympathetic.
C. Cautious.
D. Critical.
27. What is the text mainly about?
A. An inspiring story of a disabled boy.
B. high schooler suffering lots of failure.
C. The friendship between a disabled boy and his personal trainer.
D. Ways of developing friendship with the boy with Down syndrome.
C
The New Y ork Times——Stephen Hawking, the brightest star in the firmament（天空）of science, whose insights shaped modern cosmology（宇宙论）and inspired global audiences in the millions, has died aged 76. His family released a statement in the early hours of W ednesday morning confirming his death at his home in Cambridge. Hawking’s children, Lucy, Robert and Tim said in a statement: “W e are deeply saddened that our beloved father passed away today.”“He was a great scientist and an extraordinary man whose work and
humor inspired people across the world.”
When Hawking was diagnosed with motor neuronal （神经元的）disease in 1963 at the age of 21, doctors expected him to live for only two more years. But Hawking had a form of the disease that progressed more slowly than usual. He survived for more than half a century and long enough for his disability to define him. His popularity would surely have been diminished without it. Those who live in the shadow of death are often those who live most.
For Hawking, the early diagnosis of his terminal disease, and witnessing the death from leukaemia of a boy who he knew in hospital, ignited（点燃）a fresh sense of pursue. “Alt hough there was a cloud hanging over my future, I found, to my surprise, that I was enjoying life in the present more than before. I began to make progress with my research,”he once said. Embarking (着手) on his career in earnest, he declared: “My goal is simple. It is a complete understanding of the universe, why it is as it is and why it exists at all.”
28. The following statements about Hawking is true EXCEPT________.
A. Hawking had three kids according to the passage.
B. Hawking’s intelligence and spirits influenced enormous people all over the world.
C. Hawking’s disease became worse quickly after being diagnosed.
D. Almost all his life was devoted to the exploration of the universe in spite of his severe
disease.
29. What does the underlined word “diminish” most probably refer to?
A. Increase
B. Decrease
C. Gain
D. Disappear
30. Which of the following words can be used to describe Hawking?
A. Active and knowledgeable
B. Optimistic and determined
C. Thoughtful and hardworking
D. Diligent and kind
31. What was it that inspired Hawking to pursue his dream?
A. His courage and persistence with brilliance and humor.
B. His motor neuronal disease.
C. His insights into modern cosmology.
D. His being diagnosed with disease and seeing his friend die of leukaemia.
D
It’s 3 o’clock and you’ve been hard at work. As you sit at your desk, a strong desire for chocolate overcomes you. You try to busy yourself to make it go away. But it doesn’t. Here is another situation. Perhaps you are not feeling well. The only thing you want to eat is a big bowl of chicken soup like your mom used to make when you were sick as a child. Food cravings are a strong desire for a specific type of food. And they are normal.
Scientists at the website How Stuff Works compare hunger and cravings this way. Hunger is a fairly simple connection between the stomach and the brain. They even call it simply “stomach hunger.” When our stomachs burn up all of the food we have eaten, a hormone (荷尔蒙) sends a message to one part of the brain for more food, which regulates our most basic
the appetite and you eat. Hunger is a function of survival.
A craving is more complex. It activates (使活跃) brain areas related to emotion, memory and reward. These are the same areas of the brain activated during drug-craving studies. So, some scientists call food cravings “mind hunger.” People often crave foods that are high in fat and sugar. Foods that are high in fat or high in sugar produce chemicals in the brain. These chemicals give us feelings of pleasure.
In a 2007 study, researchers at Cambridge University found that “dieting or restricted eating generally increases the possibility of food craving.” So, the more you deny yourself a food that you want, the more you may crave it. However, fasting is a bit different. They found that eating no food at all for a short period of time lessened food cravings.
So, the next time you crave something very specific, know that your brain may be more to blame than your stomach.
32. What is the function of the first paragraph?
A. To remind readers of their own special food.
B. To deepen the understanding of hunger.
C. To report the discovery of craving study.
D. To lead to the topic of the whole passage.
33. What do we learn about food craving?
A. It shows food is linked to feelings.
B. It ensures a person survives hunger.
C. It means the stomach functions well.
D. It proves the brain decides your appetite.
34. What’s the likely result of dieting?
A. The decrease of chemicals.
B. The increase of food desire.
C. The refusal of fat and sugar.
D. The disappearance of appetite.
35. What does the passage mainly discuss?
A. The functions of brain areas.
B. What hunger is all about.
C. The findings of food craving.
D. What dieting may bring us.
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 Cultivate Your Confidence
Self-confidence, the combination of self-efficacy and self-esteem, is an essential part of humanity. A person with self-confidence generally is willing to take risks to achieve his personal goals. Someone who lacks self-confidence, however, is less likely to feel that he can achieve his goals. 36
Identify your negative thoughts.
Your negative thoughts might sound like this: “I can’t do that”, “I will surely fail”. This inner voice is pessimistic and unhelpful and will hold you back from achieving high self-esteem and greater self-confidence.
Turn your negative thoughts to positive thoughts.
37 This may take the form of positive affirmations, such as “I am going to try it”, “I can be successful if I work at it”or “people will listen to me.” Start with just a few positive thoughts a day.
Refuse to allow negative thoughts to occur more often than positive thoughts.
Eventually, your positive thoughts should be given more “brain space” than your negative thoughts. 38
39
Avoid spending time around things that can make you feel bad about yourself again. These might be reminders from the past, clothing that no longer fits, or places that don’t fit with your new goals of gaining confidence. Though you may not be able to get rid of every negative source in your life, you can certainly think about how to cut your losses. 40
A. Get away from your past.
B. Rid reminders of your negativity.
C. This will go a long way in building up your self-confidence.
D. This means that you can have an abundance of self-confidence.
E. The more your positive thoughts get, the less your negative thoughts get.
F. As you pay attention to your negative thoughts, turn them around to positive thoughts
G. The good news is that self-confidence is something that you can build on your own.
第三部分英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）
第一节完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

On Dec.13, 2014, Nubia Wilson turned 16. But instead of 41 with an exciting Sweet 16 birthday party, the California teen devoted this milestone to 42 the lives of orphans in Ethiopia.
Through several summers of volunteer work at an Ethiopia orphanage, Nubia learned firsthand the severe poverty so many children 43 . In an email to The Huffington Post, Nubia said that she was 44 struck by the children’s lack of access to 45 — their school only went through the fourth grade.
Over the course of her volunteer work, Nubia became interested in one 46 , Hermela. She writes:
Out of the many students in the kindergarten class, Hermela became 47 and attached to me to a point where it was becoming 48 for both of us to leave each other.
She is now in the second grade. The thought of Hermela not being able to have her meal and 49 education after the fourth grade became 50 and I knew I had to do something.
That’s when Nubia decided that she didn’t want a traditional Sweet 16.51 , she wanted to use the money her parents would have spent on a party to establish 52 grade class for Hermela and other kids.
“The money could provide a(n)53 solution that will serve for many years compared to the one-day 54 of my party,”Nubia wrote to Huffpost Live. In short, I want Hermela to continue 55 .”
After telling friends and family her 56 , Nubia set up a(n) 57 page “Keep Hermela Smiling” on CrowdRise. Her 58 will raise funds for the Fregenet Foundation, which funds education and community services in Ethiopia.
So far, Nubia has 59 ＄2,781 of her ＄10,000 goal. Nubia says that her parents have been extremely 60 , they’re selling most of their Ethiopian artifacts to help raise funds.
Nubia’s birthday may not have been a party, but it’s truly a celebration.
41. A. communicating B. celebrating C. competing D. compromising
42. A. experiencing B. enjoying C. rescuing D. improving
43. A. concern B. discuss C. face D. describe
44. A. hopefully B. slightly C. particularly D. quietly
45. A. exploration B. education C. experiment D. entertainment
46. A. teacher B. doctor C. student D. parent
47. A. close B. mean C. funny D. polite
48. A. difficult B. strange C. possible D. boring
49. A. provide B. leave C. receive D. finish
50. A. unimaginable B. unimportant C. unnecessary D. uncomfortable
51. A. Besides B. Instead C. Therefore D. However
52. A. sixth B. fifth C. fourth D. third
53. A. early B. technical C. simple D. lasting
54. A. relief B. pleasure C. honor D. trouble
55. A. yelling B. smiling C. talking D. crying
56. A. belief B. need C. secret D. plan
57. A. question B. devotion C. donation D. appreciation
58. A. story B. school C. campaign D. family
59. A. earned B. borrowed C. raised D. lent
60. A. effective B. supportive C. creative D. sensitive
第II卷
注意：将答案写在答题卡上。

写在本试卷上无效。

第三部分英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

Which is the most significant classical Chinese painting? According to Paul Denlinger, 61 visited China many times when young, it should be Along the River During the Qingming Festival. This 62 (create) dates back to the Northern Song Dynasty.
This painting is important 63 several reasons. First, up until this time, almost all Chinese paintings are landscapes, 64 (contain) no or only a few images of people. Second, this is the first scroll (卷轴) painting 65 (describe) both Chinese urban and suburban life during the period in the capital, Bianjing, Third, the painting is 66 (high) detailed and features shops of all kinds and different economic activities in and out of the city. People are able to see the Chinese technology of the time, which helps them 67 great deal in understanding 68 the Chinese lived.
The Beijing Palace Museum keeps the 69 (origin) Song painting and one of its famous copies——the Qing version 70 (hold) in the National Palace Museum in Taipei.
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）
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。

文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处；每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。

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. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；
2. 只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。

As a senior three student, it won’t take long after I graduate. Now, I have many to share with my fellow students.
Firstly, I’d like to show my appreciation to those who stand by me all the way, teachers, parents and friends including. Without their help or advice, my life will be different. Secondly, it’s high time for I to say sorry to the classmates whom I hurt or misunderstood. I firm believe that communication and smiles act as bridges to friendship. Thirdly, I’ve made my mind to make every effort to study, for hard work is the key to a success. Finally I want to express my
hope that all the young fellow can make full use of time, because time and tide waiting for no man.
第二节书面表达（满分25分）
假定你是李华,你校将举办主题为“中国国粹—京剧”的宣传活动。

请给你的外教Henry写封邮件邀请他参加。

内容包括：
1.时间和地点；
2.活动内容：讲座、现场表演等。

注意：1.词数100左右；
2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。

3.参考词汇：京剧Beijing Opera
Dear Henry,
.
Yours,
Li Hua
西安中学2018-2019学年度第一学期期中考试
高三英语参考答案
听力
1-5 CABBC 6-10 BABAC 11-15 ABCCA 16-20 ACACB
阅读理解
21-23 CBB 24-27 CBAC28-31 CBBD 32-35 DABC
36-40 GFEBC
完形填空
41-45. B D CCB 46-50. C AA C A
51-55. B BDB B 56-60. DCC C B
语法填空
61. who 62.creation 63. for 64. containing 65. to describe
66. highly 67. a 68. how 69. original 70. is held
短文改错
1.after-before
2. many-much
3.including-included
4. will-would
5.I-me
6.firm-firmly
7.made (加up )my mind
8.a 去掉
9.fellow-fellows 10. waiting-wait/waits
书面表达
Dear Henry,
How is everything going? I am Li Hua, a student from your class. Since you have a
strong passion for Chinese traditional culture, it’s a great pleasure for me to invite you to participate in an activity themed Beijing Opera in our school.
The activity is scheduled to last approximately two hours, from 3:30pm to 5:30pm in the school lecture hall. It covers a wide variety of contents. At the beginning, we will listen to a speech on the history of Beijing Opera delivered by a famous artist. After that, there will be a live performance of Beijing Opera. The artists dressed in costumes will perform various stories that happened in the history of China by singing, dancing and playing martial arts. Besides, methods of drawing facial makeup will be taught on the spot, so you can try your hand. Would you like to go with me?
How I hope you can take my invitation into consideration! If you are available, we’ll meet at three outside the school gate. Your timely reply will be highly appreciated.
Yours,
Li Hua
Listening materials:
1.M: Does this bus go to the beach?
W: No. You’re going the wrong way. You want the No. 11 bus. It stops in front of the post office.
2.M: You look sleepy this morning, Beverly. Did you go to bed late last night?
W: No, I slept through my alarm this morning, so I didn’t get a chance to shower.
3.W: Bread, milk, eggs. I think that’s all we need. So, do you want to go with me?
M: Sure. I’ll drive. Don’t forget to write down sugar and chocolate, though. They are the most important materials.
4.W: It’s so nice to see the animals in large open spaces, closer to their natural environment.
I wasn’t expecting this.
M: I know. Some zoos can be disappointing. At least these animals seem happy.
5.M: It was the third time that Roger had phoned me to say he had a new job. It was so surprising.
W: It’s difficult to keep a young man in one job for life nowadays. Well, times are changing.
6.W: Congratulations on your new job. I know you worked hard for it. Cheers!
M: Cheers! It has been a pleasure working with you all these years. I’ll make sure to come back and visit next month.
W: You’d better. Work won’t be the same without you. So, when do you start?
M: I went in today to fill out some paperwork, but I won’t start until the following Monday. W: That’s great. Let me pay for your lunch. It’s my turn, anyway.
M: No, it’s all right. I owe you for everything you have done for me.
W: Thanks. So, I’ll see you tomorrow, then?
M: Of course. Bye.
7.M: Great job on your chemistry test, Anna! This is your second “B” in a row!
W: “B-plus” actually. So there is small improvement, Dad.
M: So what have you been doing? You used to be a “D” student before.
W: I’ve joined a study group. Our members discuss all the difficult stuff, and we test each other all the time.
M: Great idea. Maybe you will have more time on the weekends to go out with your friends. How did you find the study group?
W: I saw a notice on the message board at lunch one day. I decided to check it out, and now we meet once a week after our last class of the day.
M: So that’s why you’ve been coming home late. Good for you. So, you’re not nervous about your chemistry tests anymore?
W: Not at all. I am more prepared than ever.
8.W: Jonathan! Look at all these dirty clothes! Grab your laundry basket. It’s time to teach you how to use the washing machine.
M: Oh, Mom! Do I have to?
W: Yes. You’re 16 now. I was doing laundry when I was half your age. Your sister has been doing it since she was 10. So, it’s your turn to learn.
M: Fine. It’s just that there are so many buttons and settings..
W: It’s easy once you know how to do it. This is the “load” setting. Choose small, medium, or large based on how many clothes you’re washing. I’m sure you can figure that out for yourself.
M: I can do that.
W: Good. Next, you choose the temperature. Cold, warm, or hot. Just use cold for now, and I’ll deal with anything that needs to be washed in warmer temperatures.
M: And the spin cycle?
W: That is for how fast the machine turns. “Normal” is what you will be using for most of your clothes. Heavy“ is for your jeans and towels. “Light” is for your sheets and pillow cases, but I’ll do those for you.
M: You know what, Mom? Washing clothes is actually pretty easy.
W: Everything is, once you know how to do it.
9.W: Why are down here again?
M: We are looking for a box marked “Christmas decorations”. What’s the matter?
W: I don’t like cold, dark places. I feel like I’m in a scary movie. Also, I hate rats.
M: What’s wrong with rats?
W: They are dirty creatures that spread disease.
M: I don’t see them that way. They’re like us, I think. They are very social, and they get sad when they are alone.
W: You’re strange. Hey, is that the box on the shelf?
M: No, those are the Halloween decorations.
W: Ah! I just walked right into a spider web!
M: Did you know that even though almost all spiders have poison, less than one percent are harmful to humans?
W: Whatever! There are the Thanksgiving decorations, on that sofa.
M: There it is, under that bench. Can you hand me that pole by the ladder? I can use it to drag the box out.
W: Here you are. I’m going to stand on this chair until you’re ready to go back up to the living room.
M: Stop worrying. There are hardly any spiders down here. Trust me!
10.Have you heard of the Golden Rule? The great Chinese philosopher Confucius taught this principle. It is a very important and well-known idea. The rule says not to do anything to other people that you would not want them to do to you. It is a very simple yet deep truth. Confucius possessed a lot of important wisdom like this. He encouraged many values like children respecting elders, people respecting their ancestors, and wives respecting husbands. He desired for these moral principles in people’s lives and in the government of the country. He believed that people should develop their own personal rules instead of simply memorizing rules of behavior to follow. He also had a thoughtful way of teaching. Instead of presenting his ideas through arguments and reasoning, he taught his rules through personal examples. He himself studied hard and sought truth, dreams and a perfect personality. In short, Confucius aimed to establish a world of harmony. For over two thousand years, his teachings and beliefs still have a great effect on Chinese culture. Many other cultures around the world have also been influenced to this day by these important moral teachings.。