2019届高三英语上学期期中试题
高三英语上学期期中试题 (新版)新人教版
2019届高三英语上学期期中试题第二部分阅读理解(共20小题；每题2分，共40分)第一节：阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
AAre you looking for some new and exciting places to take your kids to? Try some of these places:A．Visit art museums. They offer a variety of activities to excite your kids' interest.Many offer workshops for making land-made pieces, traveling exhibits, book signings by children's favorite writer, and even musical performances and other arts.B．Head to a natural history museum. This is wh ere kids can discover the past from dinosaur(恐龙) models to rock collections and pictures of stars in the sky. Also, ask what kind of workshops and educational programs are prepared for kids and any special events that are coming up.C．Go to a Youtheater. Look for one in your area offering plays for child and family visitors. Pre-show play shops are conducted by area artists and educators where kids can discover the secret about performing arts. Puppet(木偶)making and stage make-up are just a couple of the special offerings you might find. D．Try hands-on science. Visit one of the many hands-on science museums around the country. These science play-lands are great fun for kids and grown-ups alike.They'll keep your child mentally and physically active the whole day throughwhile pushing buttons, experimenting, and building. When everyone is tired, enjoy a fun family science show, commonly found in these museums.21. If a child is interested in the universe, he probably will visitA. a YoutheaterB. an art museumC. a natural history museumD. a hands-on science museum22. What can kids do at a Youtheater?A. Look at rock collections.B. See dinosaur models.C. Watch puppet making.D. Give performances.23. What does "hands-on science" mean in the last paragraph?A. Science games designed by kids.B. Learning science by doing things.C. A show of kids' science work.D. Reading science books.24. Where does this text probably come from?A. A science textbook.B. A tourist map.C. A museum guide.D. A news report.BOpen Letter to an EditorI had an interesting conversation with a reporter recently –one who works for you. In fact, he’s one of your best reporters. He wants to leave.Your reporter gave me a copy of his resume （简历）and photocopies of six stories that he wrote for you. The headlines showed you played them proudly. With great enthusiasm, he talked about how he finds issues （问题）, approaches them, and writesabout them, which tells me he is one of your best. I’m sure you would hate to lose him. Surprisingly, your reporter is not unhappy. In fact, he told me he really likes his job. He has a great assignment （分工）, and said you run a great paper. It would be easy for you to keep him, he said. He knows that the paper values him. He appreciates the responsibility you’ve given him, takes ownership of his profession, and enjoys his freedom.So why is he looking for a way out?He talked to me because he wants his editors to demand so much more of him. He wants to be pushed, challenged, coached to new heights.The reporter believes that good stories spring from good questions, but his editors usually ask how long the story will be, when it will be in, where it can play, and what the budget is.He longs for conversations with an editor who will help him turn his good ideas into great ones. He wants someone to get excited about what he’s doing and to help him turn his story idea upside down and inside out, exploring the best ways to report it. He wants to be more valuable for your paper. That’s what you want for him, too, isn’t it?So your reporter has set me thinking.Our best hope in keeping our best reporters, copy editors, photographers, artists- everyone- is to work harder to make sure they get the help they are demanding to reach their potential. If we can’t do it, they’ll find someone who can.25. What does the writer think of the reporter?A. Optimistic.B. Imaginative.C. Ambitious.D. Proud.26. What does the reporter want most from his editors in their talks?A. Finding the news value of his stories.B. Giving him financial support.C. Helping him to find issues.D. Improving his good ideas.27. Who probably wrote the letter?A. An editor.B. An artist.C. A rep orter.D. A reader.28. The letter aims to remind editors that they should ________.A. keep their best reporters at all costsB. give more freedom to their reportersC. be aware of their reporters’professional developmentD. appreciate their reporters’working styles and attitudesCPacing and PausingSara tried to befriend her old friend Steve’s new wife, but Betty never seemed to have anything to say. While Sara felt Betty didn’t hold up her end of the conversation, Betty complained to Steve that Sara never gave her a chance to talk. The problem had to do with expectations about pa cing and pausing.Conversation is a turn-taking game. When our habits are similar, there’s no problem. But if our habits are different, you may start to talk before I’m finished or fail to take your turn when I’m finished. That’s what was happening with Betty andSara.It may not be coincidental （巧合）that Betty, who expected relatively longer pauses between turns, is British, and Sara, who expected relatively shorter pauses, is American. Betty often felt interrupted by Sara. But Betty herself became an interrupter and found herself doing most of the talking when she met a visitor from Finland. And Sara had a hard time cutting in on some speakers from Latin America or Israel.The general phenomenon, then, is that the small conversation technique s, like pacing and pausing, lead people to draw conclusions not about conversational style but about personality and abilities. These habitual differences are often th e basis for dangerous stereotyping （思维定式）. And these social phenomena can have very personal consequences. For example, a woman from the southwestern part of the US went to live in an eastern city to take up a job in personnel. When the Personnel Department got together for meetings, she kept searching for the right time to break in –and never found it. Although back home she was considered outgoing and confident, in Washington she was viewed as shy and retiring. When she was evaluated at the end of the year, she was told to take a training course because of her inability to speak up.That’s why slight differences in conversational style-tiny little things like microseconds of pause –can have a great effect on one’s life. The result in this case was a judgment of psychological problems –even in the mind of the woman he rself, who really wondered what was wrong with her and registered for assertivenesstraining.29. What did Sara think of Betty when talking with her?A. Betty was talkat ive.B. Betty was an interrupter.C. Betty did not take her turn.D. Betty paid no attention to Sara.30. According to the pa ssage, who are likely to expect the shortest pauses between turns?A. Americans.B. Israelis.C. The British.D. The Finns.31. We can learn from the passage that ________.A. communication breakdown results from short pauses and fast pa cingB. women are unfavorably stereotyped in eastern cities of the USC. one’s inability to speak up is culturally determined sometimesD. one should receive training to build up one’s confidence32. The underlined word “assertiveness”in the last paragraph probably means ________.A. being willing to speak one’s mindB. being able to increase one’s powerC. being ready to make one’s own judgmentD. being quick to express one’s ideas confidentlyDWhen something goes wrong, it can be very satisfying to say, “Well, it’sso-and-so’s fault.”or “I know I’m late, but it’s not my fault; the car broke down.”It is probably no t your fault, but once you form the habit of blaming somebody or something else for a bad situation, you are a loser. You have no power and could do nothing that helps change the situation. However, you can have great power over what happens to you if you stop focusing on whom to blame and start focusing on how to remedy the situation. This is the winner’s key to success.Winners are great at overcoming problems. For example, if you were late because your car broke down, maybe you need to have your car examined more regularly. Or, you might start to carry along with you the useful phone numbers, so you could call for help when in need. For another example, if your colleague causes you problems on the job for lack of responsibility or ability, find ways of dealing with his irresponsibility or inability rather than simply blame the person. Ask to work with a different person, or don’t rely on the person. You should aecept that the person is not reliable and find creative ways to work successfully regardless of how your colleague fails to do his job well.This is what being a winner is all about-creatively using your skills and talents so that you are successful no matter what happens. Winners don’t have fewer problems in their lives; they have just as many difficult situations to face as anybody else. They are just better at seeing those problems as challenges and apportunities to develop their own talents. So, stop focusing on “whose fault it is.”Once you are confident about your power over bad situations, problems are just stepping stones for success.33. According to the passage, winners _________.A. deal with problems rather than blame othersB. m eet with fewer difficulties in their livesC. have responsible and able colleaguesD. blame themselves rather that others34. When your colleague brings about a problem, you should ________.A. find a better way to handle the problemB. blame him for his lack of responsibilityC. tell him to find the cause of the problemD. ask a more able colleague for help35. Which of the following is the best title for the passage?A. A Winner’s Secret.B. A Winner’s ProblemC. A Winner’s Opportunity.D. A Winner’s Achievement.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，共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。
2019届高三英语上学期期中试题(新版)新目标版
2019年秋季高三年级期中考试英语试题第一部分：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。
1. Where did the woman probably leave her hat?A. In a restaurant.B. In a car.C. In a shop.2. What is the time right now?A. 7:15.B. 9:15.C. 11:15.3. What are the speakers discussing?A. Whether to go to France.B. What to do in France.C. How to go to France.4. Why is the girl upset?A. Her family is about to move.B. Her mother is out of work.C. She has no friends now.5. What was the weather like in the Lake District on their holiday?A. Snowy.B. Sunny.C. Rainy.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面 5 段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项，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。
听第 6 段材料，回答第 6至7 题。
6. How long has the man played the guitar?A. 8 years.B. 9 years.C. 17 years.7. What instrument does the man think is the most difficult to play?A. The piano.B. The guitar.C. The drum.听第 7 段材料，回答第 8至10 题。
精品2019届高三英语上学期期中联考试题 人教版新版
2019届高三英语上学期期中联考试题（考试时间：120分钟总分：150分）本试卷分第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）两部分I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。
ADry ice is CO2 in solid form, with a temperature of about -78.5℃.Unlike c ommon ice, dry ice doesn't melt into a liquid . When dry ice melts, it turns into a gas. So when you see dry ice "smoking", it's frozen CO2 melting into its gaseous state. Dry ice is a popular matter in scientific experiments. It creates projects that look cool.Experiment: Healthy dry ice popsicles（棒冰）This dry ice experiment will catch people's eye, especially little kids' because the dry ice is going to be used to make what the young love to eat. It should take you about 10 minutes or less to have a frozen treat to enjoy.MaterialsOne large block of dry iceA large spoonPopsicle sticksOne cup of your favorite juiceA tall glass filled with waterDirectionsUse the large spoon to make a popsicle-shaped space in a block of dry ice. You can set the ice on a piece of cloth on your table to do this work. Of course, keep in mind that it's okay if it's not exactly popsicle-shaped.Add a popsicle stick to the middle of the space so that when you pour in the liquid, it will freeze around the popsicle stick.Hold the popsicle stick in place and wait a few minutes for your popsicle to harden. After several minutes, take away the popsicle from the block of dry ice and put it into a tall glass of water for a few seconds. Do this to warm up the popsicle just a bit. Otherwise, it will be too cold.21.According to the text, what's the main difference between dry ice and common ice?A. Their forms.B. Their shapes.C. Their temperatures.D. Their states when they melt.22. What's the first step to do the experiment?A. To fill the tall glass with juice.B. To pour the juice into the space.C. To make space in the dry ice for juice.D. To put a stick to the middle of the dry ice.23. How does the dry ice work in the experiment?A. It gives out "smoke".B. It is mixed in the juice.C. It makes the juice freeze.D. It makes the popsicle look cool.BSome of Australian cyclists have used "GPS art" to turn a 202 km (125- mile) ride into the outline of a goat, which interests many people greatly.The four men marked their route on an app before using it track their journey around Perth. When uploaded to the computer, it was shown as a picture. Cyclist Ben Jones said the group settled on a goat because it was an easy animal to draw. He said the ride lasted more than six hours, with the four men stopping only for food, and flat tyres . "Except for riding 202km, it's relatively simple," Mr. Jones told the BBC. "You mainly mark your route on the app and it plans directions out."GPS art has also been widely used by runners and other cyclists when they travel out. Mr. Jones said his group wanted to shake up their normal weekend ride. "We all ride l0,000km to 15,000km a year," he said. "Mostly we just ride together as mates and have a good time － that's what this was about."The group received much attention after posting their map to social media this week. Others described Mr. Jones as a goat guy in an interview on Australiantelevision. For their next piece of GPS art, the group plans to draw a local animal such as the koala. "Certainly, there'll be something coming, for we are making our decisions to put more and more plans into practice. I'm sure of that," Mr. Jones said.24. What holds many people's attention greatly?A. The cyclists' shaping the route into the outline of a goat.B. The cyclists' having the GPS to travel with.C. The cyclists' having traveled 125 miles.D. The cyclists' riding more than 6 hours.25. What did the four men do during their six-hour ride?A. They had their bikes repaired.B. They got something to eat.C. They stopped to have a rest.D. They planned new directions.26. How would Mr. Jones feel about their ride?A. It was tiring.B. It was enjoyable.C. It was moving.D. It was amazing.27. What does the underlined word "that" in the last paragraph refer to?A. Mr. Jones becoming a goat guy.B. People paying attention to the map.C. The group drawing the animal koala.D. The group performing their ride plans.CHave you ever been given something you don’t like or doesn’t fit, but you don’t want to hurt th e feelings of the person who thinks about you? You’re not alone. Everyone has received an unwanted gift at least once in his or her life. That doesn’t mean the item is bad or useless. It simply means that it doesn’t work for you.If you find yourself with something nice but that doesn’t fit into your lifestyle, consider regifting it. Before you do that, make sure you understand the manners of this practice that is more and more common as people find it difficult to make ends meet to a great extent.There are specific things you should do to an item. Failure to do any of them may create an awkward situation. You never have to lie about what you are doing, butyou don’t want to be in the position of having to explain anything. For example, remove the original wrapping paper and rewrap it in your own; make sure the box is in good condition so the item doesn’t appear used; check the item and make sure there are no cards or names on the packaging; inspect the item and make sure it is in excellent condition.for your next celebration. This removes all the embarrassment of being caught regifting because that’s the whole purpose of the event. In order to prevent hurting feelings, provide everyone with a guest list and ask them not to bring anything given by the people on that list.28. Why does the author begin the passage with a question?A. To share a hot phenomenon.B. To introduce the following part.C. To ask for readers’ answers.D. To point out a common opinion.29. What most contributes to the growing regifting?A. People’s lack of money.B. People’s dislike of the gifts.C. People’s reduced desire for gifts.D. People’s understanding of its manners.30. What’s mainly t alked about in Paragraph 3?A. What to do before regifting.B. How to make use of unwanted gifts.C. What kind of gifts to be regifted.D. Why regifting can cause embarrassment.31. What does the underlined phrase in the last paragraph mean?A. Suitable but valueless.B. Expensive and useful.C. Packaged and invaluable.D. Nice but unsuitable.DThe idea that you can use humor, laughter, and play to make you healthier probably seems too simple to be true. However, it is really true and simple. The sense of humor, laughter and play has an important part in keeping you healthy.Use "the best medicine" to treat the blues with a sense of humor, which is closelytied to laughter. Laughter is infectious. Have you ever heard a big laugh of a youngchild and been able to keep yourself from smiling? When laughter is shared between people, it makes them closer to each other and increases their happiness. Smilingis the beginning of laughter and a smile is also just as infectious as laughter is.You can experience something by smiling at everyone around you, and you will feel happier just by sharing a smile, even with a stranger.Play is an important part of making sure that we stay healthy. We are often encouraged to make sure our children play, and are told of the benefits of being out playing. However, what we often forget is that it is just as important for old peopleto make play be part of their life as it’s for children. Physical play is importantfor the old and it certainly helps prevent illness. While the studies are still inthe early stages, the studies that have been done have shown that physical play certainly plays a part in preventing cognitive(认知的) falling.Anyway, adding humor, laughter, and play to our life will influence us mentally, physically and socially and bring us many advantages. So we should make full use of humor, laughter and play to make our life more active, interesting and happier.32. What does the underlined word "infectious" in Paragraph 2 probably mean?A. Playing an important role.B. Keeping people in high spirits.C. Quickly influencing other people.D. Preventing illness from spreading.33. What can laughter increase according to the author?A. Cognitive ability.B. Good relationships.C. A sense of humor.D. Happiness and trust.34. What does the author think the old should do?A. They should have a good rest.B. They should play like children.C. They should prevent cognitive falling.D. They should take part in physical play.35. Which of the following would be the best title for the text?A. Humor, Laughter and Play for HealthB. Always Keep Our Body HealthyC. Have an Active and Happy LifeD. Let Our Body and Mind Relax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。
2019届高三年级英语上册期中考试卷及答案(附答题卡)
2019届高三年级英语期中考试卷及答案(附答题卡）本试卷分第I卷和第II卷两部分第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 eat breakfast, 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.B。
2019届高三英语上学期期中试题人教、新目标版
2019学年第一学期期中考试高三英语试卷本试卷分第I卷（选择题）和第II卷（非选择题）两部分。
全卷满分150分，考试时间120分钟。
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. What does Mrs. Jones do every day?A. Play tennis.B. Work overtime.C. Go jogging.2. What does the apartment lack according to the man?A. Laundry machines.B. Decorations.C. Bedroom furniture.3. How many pages has the man written?A. Two.B. Eight.C. Ten.4. What will the woman probably do next?A. Turn left.B. Turn back.C. Park the car.5. Where does the conversation take place?A. At a café.B. At a gas station.C. At a parking lot.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。
每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. Why won’t the man take Flight F8008?A. It’s not a direct flight.B. It leaves too early in the morning.C. Thetickets are not available.7. When will the man go to New York?A. On Wednesday.B. On Tuesday.C. On Monday.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
[精品]2019届高三英语上学期期中试题 新人教版
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2019学年度第一学期期中考试高三年级英语试题第一部分：听力（见第 11页）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，共30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的ABCD四个选项中，选出最佳。
AFive of the most beautiful villagesSidi Bou Said in TunisiaThis village seems to disappear into the sky. All the houses are painted white and the skies are clear. It's not surprising that the life here is very relaxing, and it is also home to plenty of cafes and art galleries.Wengen in SwitzerlandDo you ever wonder how the world was before cars were invented? The village called Wengen might just help you realize your dreams. Cars have been banned from this area for close to 100 years, and everything looks like it was taken right out of Heidi. The locals have kept their Swiss culture undamaged. Shirakawa-go in JapanThis village is certainly known for its unusual houses with triangular roofs which seem to resemble hands joined in prayer. It's designed to keep snow from piling up on top of houses. These houses are the symbol of the area but there aren't many of them left anymore.Eze in FranceFrance in itself is pretty, but its most attractive village is Eze. This community seems to be frozen in time. This village is the perfect melting pot of cultures because of its closeness to Nice. During the Middle Ages, it was desired by invaders(侵略者),and while this was a cause of sadness for the local people in the past, today the village enjoys its rich heritage(遗产).The architecture here is so diverse. Bibury in EnglandLocated on the River Coln in the West of England, Bibury was described as "the most beautiful village in England”.Honey-colored 17th-century stone cottages, the Church of St.Mary and a still-working 1902 farm are some of the ancient village’s must-sees. The most photographed spot is Arlington Row, whichis a collection of 14th-century stone buildings.21.Where can visitors enjoy paintings?A.In Sidi Bou Said.B.In Shirakawa-go.C.In Wengen.D.In Eze.22. What's the similarity between Wengen and Bibury?A. They both sit by a long river.B. They both have an ancient view.C. They are home to many inventions.D. They are located in the same country.23. What do we know about Eze?A. Its people look sad.B. It forbids cars to enter.C. Its architecture is modern.D. It was attacked in the past.BIt is curious that Stephen Koziatek feels almost as though he has to explain about his efforts to give his students a better future.Mr Koziatek is part of something pioneering. He is a teacher at a New Hampshire high school where learning is not about books and tests and rote memorization(死记硬背),but something practical. As Koziatek knows, there is learning in just about everything. Nothing is necessarily gained by forcing students to learn geometry at a desk. They can also learn geometry by putting together a bicycle.But he's also found a kind of prejudice. Working with your hands is seen as almost a mark of inferiority(低等).Schools in the family of vocational(职业的) education “have that opinion...that it's for kids who can't make it academically,” he says.On one hand, that viewpoint is a logical product of America's evolution. Manufacturing(制造业)is not the economic engine that it once was. The job security that the US economy once offered to high school graduates has largely disappeared. More education is the new way. We want more for our kids, and rightfully so.But the headlong push into bachelor's degrees for all—and the devaluing of anything less—misses an important point: That's not the only thing the American economy needs. Yes, a bachelor’s degree opensmore doors.But even now, 54 percent of the jobs in the country are middle-skill jobs, such as construction and high-skill manufacturing, according to the National Skills Coalition. But only 44 percent of workers are adequately trained. There is a gap in working-class jobs, but the workers who need those jobs most aren't equipped to do them. Koziatek's Manchester School of Technology (High School) is trying to fill that gap.Koziatek's school is a wake-up call. When education becomes one-size-fits-all, it risks overlookinga nation's diversity of gifts.24. What's the characteristic of Mr. Koziatek’s school?A. Paying attention to practical learning.B. Letting students do many tests.C. Encouraging students to read books.D. Forcing students to learn by rote.25. What does the underlined phrase "that viewpoint” in Paragraph 4 refer to?A. Vocational education is for academically challenged students.B. Vocational education is undoubtedly a good choice.C. Not all students can be admitted to college.D. Not all students can do physical work.26. How are people reacting to the disappearance of manufacturing?A. They lower their expectations.B. They try to improve their skills.C. They turn to the government.D. They continue their education.27. What does the author think of the school's goal?A. It needs lots of effort.B. It is worth achieving.C. It is unpractical.D. It is adventurous.CWhen I was eleven, my parents gave me the first book I ever owned—“The Tales of Edgar Allan Poe”.I distinctly remember opening it, reading the first lines of "The Cask of Amontillado,” and remarkingto myself, "So this is what reading is!”My delight was unbounded. Little did I know at the time that I was at the beginning of a lifelong journey.So, if I read my first real book at the advanced age of 11, what was I reading before then? In a word, readers: relatively plotless, repetitive if well-intentioned attempts to teach children to recognize letters and their sounds and to build their vocabularies. Being a dutiful boy, I went through the motions and I learned what words were. But I had no idea what writing was. Until Poe. In Poe's stories, the sentences were more complex and stylish than anything I had ever read before.Poe, in short, was a start. My parents gave me that first book, but then I went off on my own. I liked science, which led me to discover Jules Verne and H.G. Wells. Other writers followed quickly one after another: Isaac Asimov, Ray Bradbury, Arthur C. Clarke. But I didn't limit myself to science fiction. Other titles that deeply impressed me early on, and which I have carried on my life's journey, include: “The Yearling,"“Shane”“Ivanhoe,"“Of Mice and Men," "To Kill a Mocking bird," and “The Good Earth”.It went on from there. I became that kid who, long after his parents told him to turn the lights off, hid under the covers with a flashlight and a book, his greatest fear of being discovered and having his flashlight taken away. I realize that my parents must have known I was defying (违背) them. But in their wisdom they pretended to be ignorant of it. And so I owe my start as a reader to my parents.28. What does the first paragraph mainly talk about?A. The author's good memories.B. The author's childhood before 11.C. The author's parents' reading habits.D. The author's affection for his first book.29. What was the influence of plotless reading on the author?A.He didn't accumulate enough vocabularies.B. He didn't know what real writing was.C. He couldn't read complex sentences.D. He couldn't write a good article.30. What is the attitude of the author's parents to his reading under the covers?A.Indifferent.B. Tolerant.C. Anxious.D. Objective.31. What is the best title for the text?A. How I wrote a good bookB. How I found my favorite booksC. How I learned from my parentsD. How I became a reader of booksDAt one recently-opened restaurant in Japan, diners are warned that they very well might not get what they ordered—but surprisingly, it seems few customers are complaining.That's because waiters at the restaurant, which is called“The Restaurant of Order Mistakes, all have dementia and Alzheimer's(痴呆和阿尔茨海默症). The founders of the unique dining spot hope that eating there will help change opinions about dementia and teach customers to be more patient with those who suffer from it.Yahoo! Japan first reported that the restaurant opened in Tokyo's Toyosu district on June 2 and closed after June 4, but will re-open around World Alzheimer's Day in September. The restaurant’s name is a twist on the title of a 1924 story by Kenji Miyazawa called The Restaurant of Many Orders.The restaurant idea was originally thought of by a few like-minded people, including the owners of Maggie's Tokyo. The founders hope to spread a message about inclusivity(包容), and teach people to be more understanding toward elders with dementia. The restaurant also serves to point out that dementia and Alzheimer's sufferers can still be functioning members of society. It's also a fun way to celebrate human mistakes.It doesn't all run smoothly, though. The restaurant readily warns that waiters may bring customers the wrong order. They also may forget to bring drinks or other items.Mizuho Kudo, a Japanese food editor, tweeted(发推特) about her stop at the restaurant. She ordered a hamburger steak but was given gyoza dumplings instead, but everything turned out to be unexpectedly delicious and she said she "laughed a lot” during the meal. She also noted that the waiter were full of smiles and seemed to be having a lot of fun, laughing and excitedly attending to their customers with delicious food. Her tweet about the experience has been liked over 160,000 times, and many commenters seemed impressed by the idea.32. In what way is the restaurant special?A. Its waiters all suffer from a brain disease.B. It only provides traditional foods.C. Its service is the best in Japan.D. It opens only in September.33. What’s one purpose of the restaurant?A. To show dementia sufferers can still contribute to society.B. To raise money for people suffering from mental illness.C. To educate the young to understand the elders.D. To show people a new type of restaurant.34. What did Mizuho Kudo do after having a meal in the restaurant?A. She brought her friends to the restaurant.B. She opened a similar restaurant.C. She volunteered to work in the restaurant.D. She shared her experience with others.35. How did Mizuho Kudo feel about her experience in the restaurant?A．Surprising. B. Unusual.C．Pleasant. D. Necessary.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。
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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。
精品2019高三英语上学期期中试题(含解析)
2019高三上学期期中考试英语试题第一部分听力（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写到答题卡上。
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，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. How many times was the man late?A. Four times.B. Twenty-two times.C. Twice.2. What does the man mean?A. He’d like to come along.B. He knows the way to the river.C. The weather is quite hot.3. Where do you think they were talking?A. In a post office.B. In a shop.C. In a book store.4. What time does the next train leave the station?A. At 9:05.B. At 8:30.C. At 8:40.5. What are the two speakers talking about?A. Some way of life in America.B. The high labor costs in America.C. The living conditions in America.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，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。
江苏省苏州市2019届高三上学期期中考试英语试题含答案解析
2018～2019学年第一学期高三期中调研试卷英语注意事项:1. 本试卷分为第I卷(选择题)和第II卷(非选择题)，满分120分。
考试时间120分钟。
2. 请将第I卷的答案填涂在答题卡上，第II卷请直接在答题卡上规定的地方作答。
答题前，务必将自己的学校、姓名、考试号等相关信息写在答题卡上规定的地方。
第I卷 (选择题，共80分)第一部分:听力理解 (共两节，满分15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分，满分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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
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.音频What does the man think the woman should do?A. Buy a new pair of glasses.B. Get an eye operation.C. Put glasses in a right place. 【答案】B【解析】【详解】W: Who’s there? I can’t see anything without my glasses.M: It’s me, your husband. You should consider getting an eye operation, because you always put your glasses in a wrong place!2.音频What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A. Family members.B. Classmates.C. Co-workers.【答案】C【解析】【详解】W: Where have you been recently? I remember I met you at the managers’ meeting last month. Have you been away on business?M: No, I’ve been away on holiday. I visited my grandm a in the countryside.3.音频Where does the conversation take place?A. In the kitchen.B. In the bedroom.C. Outside the house.【答案】B【解析】【详解】W: If your back is painful, maybe you shouldn’t get out of bed, dear. Don’t go to the kitchen. I’ll bring b reakfast here.M: No, no. My back feels worse lying down. Help me get dressed, please. Then I’ll walk outsidea little.4.音频What are the speakers talking about?A. Moving to New York.B. Holiday plans.C. The weather.【答案】B【解析】【详解】M: Are you going anywhere for the Chinese New Year?W: I thought about going to visit my aunt in New York. How about you?M: I’ll probably just stay at home since it is not warm those days.5.音频What does the man think of the movie?A. Exciting.B. Boring.C. Just so-so.【答案】C【解析】【详解】W: How did you like the movie, John? Tom said it was boring. But I know you were excited to see it.M: I can’t decide. Some parts were all right, and others not so good.第二节 (共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分)听下面4段对话或独白。
2019届高三英语上学期期中试题(新版)新目标版
2019年秋季高三年级期中考试英语试题第一部分：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。
1. Where did the woman probably leave her hat?A. In a restaurant.B. In a car.C. In a shop.2. What is the time right now?A. 7:15.B. 9:15.C. 11:15.3. What are the speakers discussing?A. Whether to go to France.B. What to do in France.C. How to go to France.4. Why is the girl upset?A. Her family is about to move.B. Her mother is out of work.C. She has no friends now.5. What was the weather like in the Lake District on their holiday?A. Snowy.B. Sunny.C. Rainy.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面 5 段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项，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。
听第 6 段材料，回答第 6至7 题。
6. How long has the man played the guitar?A. 8 years.B. 9 years.C. 17 years.7. What instrument does the man think is the most difficult to play?A. The piano.B. The guitar.C. The drum.听第 7 段材料，回答第 8至10 题。
江苏省盐城市2019届高三上学期期中考试英语Word版试卷
盐城市2019届高三年级第一学期期中考试英语试题第一部分听力（共两节，满分20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分，满分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 will the speakers do over the weekend?A. Go camping.B. Stay at home.C. Climb the mountains.2. What does the table probably feel like?A. Smooth.B. Rough.C. Cool.3. Why does the man want to go to the playground?A. He misses playing like a child.B. He wants to work out.C. He needs to rest.4. What will happen to the appointment?A. It will be cancelled.B. It will be postponed.C. It will be on time.5. Where are the speakers?A. At home.B. In a hospital.C. In a school.第二节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15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。
[精品]2019届高三英语上学期期中试题 (新版)新人教版
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2019届高三英语上学期期中试题第二部分阅读理解(共20小题；每题2分，共40分)第一节：阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
AAre you looking for some new and exciting places to take your kids to? Try some of these places: A．Visit art museums. They offer a variety of activities to excite your kids' interest. Many offer workshops for making land-made pieces, traveling exhibits, book signings by children's favorite writer, and even musical performances and other arts.B．Head to a natural history museum. This is wh ere kids can discover the past from dinosaur(恐龙) models to rock collections and pictures of stars in the sky. Also, ask what kind of workshops and educational programs are prepared for kids and any special events that are coming up.C．Go to a Youtheater. Look for one in your area offering plays for child and family visitors. Pre-show play shops are conducted by area artists and educators where kids can discover the secret about performing arts. Puppet(木偶)making and stage make-up are just a couple of the special offerings you might find.D．Try hands-on science. Visit one of the many hands-on science museums around the country. These science play-lands are great fun for kids and grown-ups alike. They'll keep your child mentally and physically active the whole day through while pushing buttons, experimenting, and building. When everyone is tired, enjoy a fun family science show, commonly found in these museums.21. If a child is interested in the universe, he probably will visitA. a YoutheaterB. an art museumC. a natural history museumD. a hands-on science museum22. What can kids do at a Youtheater?A. Look at rock collections.B. See dinosaur models.C. Watch puppet making.D. Give performances.23. What does "hands-on science" mean in the last paragraph?A. Science games designed by kids.B. Learning science by doing things.C. A show of kids' science work.D. Reading science books.24. Where does this text probably come from?A. A science textbook.B. A tourist map.C. A museum guide.D. A news report.BOpen Letter to an EditorI had an interesting conversation with a reporter recently –one who works for you. In fact, he’s one of your best reporters. He wants to leave.Your reporter gave me a copy of his resume （简历）and photocopies of six stories that he wrote for you. The headlines showed you played them proudly. With great enthusiasm, he talked about how he finds issues （问题）, approaches them, and writes about them, which tells me he is one of your be st. I’m sure you would hate to lose him. Surprisingly, your reporter is not unhappy. In fact, he told me he really likes his job. He has a great assignment （分工）, and said you run a great paper. It would be easy for you to keep him, he said. He knows that t he paper values him. He appreciates the responsibility you’ve given him, takes ownership of his profession, and enjoys his freedom.So why is he looking for a way out?He talked to me because he wants his editors to demand so much more of him. He wants to be pushed, challenged, coached to new heights.The reporter believes that good stories spring from good questions, but his editors usually ask how long the story will be, when it will be in, where it can play, and what the budget is.He longs for conversations with an editor who will help him turn his good ideas into great ones. He wants someone to get excited about what he’s doing and to help him turn his story idea upside down and inside out, exploring the best ways to report it. He wants to be m ore valuable for your paper. That’s what you want for him, too, isn’t it?So your reporter has set me thinking.Our best hope in keeping our best reporters, copy editors, photographers, artists- everyone- is to work harder to make sure they get the hel p they are demanding to reach their potential. If we can’t do it, they’ll find someone who can.25. What does the writer think of the reporter?A. Optimistic.B. Imaginative.C. Ambitious.D. Proud.26. What does the reporter want most from his editors in their talks?A. Finding the news value of his stories.B. Giving him financial support.C. Helping him to find issues.D. Improving his good ideas.27. Who probably wrote the letter?A. An editor.B. An artist.C. A rep orter.D. A reader.28. The letter aims to remind editors that they should ________.A. keep their best reporters at all costsB. give more freedom to their reportersC. be aware of their reporters’ professional developmentD. appreciate their reporters’ working style s and attitudesCPacing and PausingSara tried to befriend her old friend Steve’s new wife, but Betty never seemed to have anything to say. While Sara felt Betty didn’t hold up her end of the conversation, Betty complained to Steve that Sara never gave her a chance to talk. The problem had to do with expectations about pa cing and pausing.Conversation is a turn-taking game. When our habits are similar, there’s no problem. But if our habits are different, you may start to talk before I’m finished or fail to take your turn when I’m finished. That’s what was happening with Betty and Sara.It may not be coincidental （巧合）that Betty, who expected relatively longer pauses between turns, is British, and Sara, who expected relatively shorter pauses, is American. Betty often felt interrupted by Sara. But Betty herself became an interrupter and found herself doing most of the talking when she met a visitor from Finland. And Sara had a hard time cutting in on some speakers from Latin America or Israel.The general phenomenon, then, is that the small conversation technique s, like pacing and pausing, lead people to draw conclusions not about conversational style but about personality and abilities. These habitual differences are often th e basis for dangerous stereotyping （思维定式）. And these social phenomena can have very personal consequences. For example, a woman from the southwestern part of the US went to live in an eastern city to take up a job in personnel. When the Personnel Department got together for meetings, she kept searching for the right time to break in – and never found it. Although back home she was considered outgoing and confident, in Washington she was viewed as shy and retiring. When she was evaluated at the end of the year, she was told to take a training course because of her inability to speak up.That’s why slight differences in conversational style-tiny little things like microseconds of pause –can have a great effect on one’s life. The result in this case was a judgment of psychological proble ms – even in the mind of the woman he rself, who really wondered what was wrong with her and registered for assertiveness training.29. What did Sara think of Betty when talking with her?A. Betty was talkat ive.B. Betty was an interrupter.C. Betty did not take her turn.D. Betty paid no attention to Sara.30. According to the pa ssage, who are likely to expect the shortest pauses between turns?A. Americans.B. Israelis.C. The British.D. The Finns.31. We can learn from the passage that ________.A. communication breakdown results from short pauses and fast pa cingB. women are unfavorably stereotyped in eastern cities of the USC. one’s inability to speak up is culturally determined sometimesD. one should receive training to build up one’s confidence32. The underlined word “assertiveness”in the last paragraph probably means ________.A. being willing to speak one’s mindB. being able to increase one’s powerC. being ready to make one’s own judgmentD. being quick to express one’s ideas confidentlyDWhen something goes wrong, it can be very satisfying to say, “Well, it’s so-and-so’s fault.”or “I know I’m late, but it’s not my fault; the car broke down.”It is probably no t your fault, but once you form the habit of blaming somebody or something else for a bad situation, you are a loser. You have no power and could do nothing that helps change the situation. However, you can have great power over what happens to you if you stop focusing on whom to blame and start focusing on how to remedy the situation. This is the winner’s key to success.Winners are great at overcoming problems. For example, if you were late because your car broke down, maybe you need to have your car examined more regularly. Or, you might start to carry along with you the useful phone numbers, so you could call for help when in need. For another example, if your colleaguecauses you problems on the job for lack of responsibility or ability, find ways of dealing with his irresponsibility or inability rather than simply blame the person. Ask to work with a different person, or don’t rely on the person. You should aecept that the person is not reliable and find creative ways to work successfully regardless of how your colleague fails to do his job well.This is what being a winner is all about-creatively using your skills and talents so that you are successful no matter what happens. Winners don’t have fewer problems in their lives; they have just as many difficult situations to face as anybody else. They are just better at seeing those problems as challenges and apportunities to develop their own talents. So, stop focusing on “whose fault it is.”Once you are confident about your power over bad situations, problems are just stepping stones for success.33. According to the passage, winners _________.A. deal with problems rather than blame othersB. m eet with fewer difficulties in their livesC. have responsible and able colleaguesD. blame themselves rather that others34. When your colleague brings about a problem, you should ________.A. find a better way to handle the problemB. blame him for his lack of responsibilityC. tell him to find the cause of the problemD. ask a more able colleague for help35. Which of the following is the best title for the passage?A. A Winner’s Secret.B. A Winner’s ProblemC. A Winner’s Opportunity.D. A Winner’s Achievement.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，共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。
2019届高三上期中英语试卷（含答案）
2019届高三上期中英语试卷（含答案）石嘴山市2019届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。
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。
2019届高三上学期英语期中考试试卷真题
2019届高三上学期英语期中考试试卷一、阅读理解1. 阅读理解Are you interested in hi-tech products? Here are some thatyou might find at the market pretty soon.CX-1Tired of dragging your bag through busy airports? Then youmight want to consider CX-1. The smart suitcase uses facial recognizingsoftware to follow its owner as he / she is checking in or heading to the gate.Though CX-1 can only move at a speed of up to seven miles per hour, a tiny toolenables owners to keep track of the suitcase’s location. It is expected to besold o n the market by late 2018.AiboSony’s latest version of the Aibo robotic dog is almost asfun as the real thing—but much less work. The pet dog can recognize its owner,obey several commands, and even recall the behavior that pleases its master themost. Aibo can also learn new tricks, take photographs, and over time, developits own unique personality.ForpheusForpheus, an “athletic” robot developed by Japanesetechnology company Omron. It teaches users how to play ping-pong. The10-feet-tallmachine uses a camera and artificial intelligence to track theball’s speed and can predict the ball’s direction correctly. The smart Forpheuscan also quickly test its player’s abilities and adjust the playing level,making the game fun.Black Box VRThough many people determine to go to the gym once a week,few reach their goal. Black Box VR wants to change that by turning hardexercise into fun video games. Using it, gym users will find themselvesfighting enemies, including big creatures—all while getting exercise.（1）What is the feature of CX-1?A . It can be opened by facial expressions.B . It can recognize and follow its owner.C . It can move very fast in busy places.D . It can sense the suitcase’s location.（2）Who would most probably want an Aibo?A . People who want to walk a dog.B . People who often play tricks on others.C . People who want to take high-quality photographs.D . People who want a dog but can’t look after a real one.（3）Which product can help people work out regularly in a gym?A . CX-1.B . Aibo.C . Forpheus.D . Black Box VR.2. 阅读理解A serious problem for today’s society is who should beresponsible for our elderly and how to improve their lives. It is not only afinancial problem but also a question of the system we want for our society. Iwould like to suggest several possible solutions to this problem.First, employers should take the responsibility for theirretired employees. To make this possible, a percentage of profits should be setaside for this purpose. But when a company must take life-long responsibilityfor its employees, it may suffer from a commercial disadvantage due to higheremployee costs. Another way of solving the problem is to return theresponsibility to the individual. This means each person must save during hisworking years to pay for his years of retirement. This does not seem a veryfair model since some people have enough trouble paying for their daily lifewithout trying to earn extra to cover their retirement years. This means thegovernment might have to step in to care for the poor.In addition, the government could take responsibility for thecare of the elderly. This could be financed through government taxes toincrease the level of pensions. Furthermore, some institutions should becreated for senior citizens, which can help provide a comfortable life forthem. Unfortunately, as the present situation in our country shows, this is nota truly viable answer. The government can seldom afford to care for theelderly, particularly when it is busy trying to care for the young.One further solution is that the government or socialorganizations establish some working places especially for the elderly wherethey are independent.To sum up, all these options have advantages anddisadvantages. Therefore, it is reasonable to expect that some combination ofthese options may be needed to provide the care we hope to give to our elderlygenerations.（1）What is the writer’s main purpose in writing this article?A . To discuss some possible solutions to an important social problem.B . To make general readers aware of the problems of retired people.C . To point out the need for government support for old people.D . To instruct retired people on how they can have a happier life.（2）What does the underlined word “viable” in Paragraph 3 most probably mean?A . Impossible.B . Practical.C . Useful.D . Successful.（3）According to the passage, how can the government help to improve the lives of retired people?A . Set aside some profits to help people with problems after they retire.B . Increase savings levels of people during their working years.C . Increase the discounts for food and transport for the old.D . Make available pensions for those who have retired.（4）What can be concluded from the passage?A . Taking care of the old is mainly an issue of money.B . Employers should allow their workers to retire at a later age.C . There is no single solution to the problems of the old.D . Becoming independent should be the goal of most old people.3. 阅读理解One of India’s top engineering schools has restrictedInternet acce ss in its boarding houses, saying addiction to surfing, gaming andblogging was affecting students’ performance, making them lonely and evensuicidal.Authorities at the best Indian Institute of Technology in Mumbai said students had stopped socializing and many were late for morningclasses or slept through them. “Now, a student doesn’t even know who livestwo doors away from him because he is so busy on the Internet,” saidPrakash Gopalan, dean of Student Affairs. “The old dormitory culture ofcompanionship an d socializing among students is gone. This is not healthy inour opinion.”IIT-Mumbai, with about 5,000 students, is one of the sevenIITs across India which are considered to be among the finest engineeringschools in the world. They are also a talent pool for global technology giants.But their hard courses, tough competition and lonely campus lifestyle havetaken an effect on students. Depressive and dysfunctional lifestyles areknown to be common among IIT students, and at least nine have committed suicidein the past five years. Students have unlimited free Internet access in theirboarding houses to help them in their studies, but many also use it to surf,chat, download movies and music, blog and for gaming.“Starting Monday, Internet access will be bannedbe tween 11 p.m. and 12:30 p.m. at IIT-Mumbai’s 13 boarding buildings toencourage students to sleep early and to try and force them out of theirshells.” Gopalan said. But the move has not gone down well with studentswho say they hate their lives being regulat ed. “Now they will say we needto listen to a lullaby to go to sleep.” said Rajiv, an electronics student.（1）What may happen to the students addicted to the Internet in IIT-Mumbai?A . Feel lonely and even suicidal.B . Perform well in studies.C . Know their classmates better.D . Participate in social activities.（2）What does the underlined word “dysfunctional” in Paragraph 3 most probably mean?A . unpopularB . meaningfulC . abnormalD . exciting（3）What measures have been taken in IIT-Mumbai?A . Students must go to bed before 11 p.m.B . Students are forbidden to surf the Internet on campus.C . Students have unlimited free Internet access in their dormitories.D . Internet access is unavailable in deep night in boarding buildings.（4）What can we infer from the last paragraph?A . All electronics students hate the banning order.B . Some students complain about the banning order.C . There is no Internet access on the IIT campus ever since.D . More students prefer listening to music to surfing the Internet.4. 阅读理解Chicago is considering firm measures to prevent the Asiancarp, a giant fish native to the Far East, from coming into North America’sGreat Lakes in large numbers. Such a move could cost up to$18bn, a heavyeconomic burden to the city.This species, more than a metre in length, was originallyintroduced to southern US states three decades ago to control weeds in sewage treatment plants. But they escapedinto the Mississippi River and increased in numberquickly, making their waynorth towards the Great Lakes and threatening the native fish species along theway.“Dozens of them will often leap out of the water asboats approach.” Michael Beecham, a local environmental expert, describedhow frightening the scene was. “I’ve gone down the river and seen thesefis h jump up and hit me in the face. It is a big problem for our nativespecies.” he said.A meeting has been organized to find a technologicalsolution to the carp problem, one of which involves blocking parts of Chicago’scanal system. Listening at the meeting was John Goss, who was worried about theeffect that having barriers in the canal system would have on industry. “Itwould certainly increase the cost of transportation,” he told. “It iscurrently very cheap and efficient to bring materials and finished goods downthe Chicago ship canal.’’Another cheaper option is to eat the fish out of existence.Dirk Fucik is selling carp burger at his fish shop not far fromdowntown Chicago. He thinks the carps are a great resource. “To catch itand throw it away is a waste,” he says. “Eating them helps solve theproblem and also provides jobs.” But the idea has not yet caught on. Sofar, he is the only person in Chicago selling carp burgers.（1）What can we learn about the Asian carp according to the passage?A . It is very adaptable to the new environment.B . It is originally used to control weeds in the Great Lakes.C . It has become a new food in many restaurants.D . It has caused parts of Ch icago’s canal system to be blocked.（2）From John Goss’s point of view, the building of barriers ______________.A . can force the Asian carp out of the Great LakesB . may lead to the increasing cost of industrial productsC . will help the canal system work more efficientlyD . will bring high profits to the related companies（3）What can be inferred from the last paragraph of the passage?A . The Americans have included the Asian carp in their food list.B . Catching Asian carps has created many jobs in America.C . Dirk Fucik is a pioneer in selling carp burgers in Chicago.D . Throwing away the caught fish is a waste of the resources.（4）What’s the best title of the passage?A . Chicago goes to war with Asian carpsB . The Asian carp escapes from the Great LakesC . Possible ways to handle non-native speciesD . The Great Lakes, new home for Asian Carps二、任务型阅读5. 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。
2019届高三上学期英语期中考试试卷第3套真题
2019届高三上学期英语期中考试试卷一、阅读理解1. 阅读理解Best Western Ilford HotelBest Western Ilford is just 20 minutes away from Central Londonvia subway or train, putting you within touching distance of all that the capitalhas to offer!It is a 3-star hotel, offering luxury as well as comfort. Fromthe stylish, convenient setting to the latest multi-media facilities, we’re wellconnected in more ways than one!Our multi-lingual staff will do everything they can to makeyour stay as memorable as possible and you might pick up some handy new phrasesalong the way! If you want to see the sights and get the most out of London whileyou’re here, they’ll be happy to recommend the city’s best bits, and tell you thebest way to get there too.Even though near central London, there’s m ore countryside scenerynear the hotel. Just minutes away, you can enjoy the beautiful Epping Forest andride a horse along the famous Centenary Walk path. The English lakes and gardensin the nearby Valentines Park are simply stunning（极好的）, and the popular Fairlop Waters is perfectfor birdwatchers!Location: 3-5 Argyle Road, Ilford, England, IG1 3BH, United KingdomGetting there:Nearest motorway: M11, Ja406, 2.4kilometresNearest train station: Ilford, 0.8 kilometresNearest tube station: Gants Hill, 70 kilometresNearest airport: London City, 4.5 kilometresMeeting, Conferences and EventsThe meeting and conferences facilities at the Best Western Ilfordare second to none. We can cater for business meetings, training sessions, seminarsand product launches, so be our guest!For your reference:Twenty-Four Hour Service. No Lift. Hotel does not sell alcohol;however, soft drinks are available.（1）What do we know about the staff in Best Western Ilford Hotel?A . They will communicate with you only in English.B . They can show you around Central London freely.C . They can teach you English for days free of charge.D . They do everything they can for you and offer best service.（2）Which of the following places is the farthest away from the hotel?A . Argyle Road.B . Epping Forest.C . Gants Hill.D . Valentines Park.（3）What is the purpose of the last paragraph of the text?A . To draw your special attention.B . To introduce their best service.C . To advertise the soft drinks.D . To tell about the hotel’s histor y.2. 阅读理解That cold January night, I was growing sick of my life in SanFrancisco.There I was, walking home at one in the morning after a tiring practiceat the theater. With opening night only a week away, I was still learning my lines.I was having trouble dealing with my part-time job at the bank and my acting atnight at the same time. As I walked, I thought seriously about giving up both actingand San Francisco. City life had become too much for me.As I walked down empty streets under tall buildings, I felt verysmall and cold. I began running, both to keep warm and to keep away any possiblerobbers. Very few people were still out except a few sad-looking homeless peopleunder blankets.About a block from my apartment, I heard a sound behind me. Iturned quickly, half expecting to see someone with a knife or a gun. The streetwas empty. All I saw was a shining streetlight. Still, the noise had made me nervous,so I started to run faster. Not until I reached my apartment building and unlockedthe door did I realize what the noise had been. It had been my wallet falling tothe sidewalk.Suddenly I wasn’t cold or tired anymore. I ran out of the doorand back to where I’d heard the noise. Although I searched the sidewalk anxiouslyfor fifteen minutes, my wallet was nowhere to be found.Just as I was about to give up the search, I heard the garbagetruck pull up to the sidewalk next to me. When a voice called from the inside, “AlisaCamacho?” I thought I was dreaming. How could this man know my name? The dooropened, and out jumped a small red-haired man with an amused look in his eyes. “Isthis what you’re looking for?” he asked, holdingup a small square shape.It was nearly 3 a. m. by the time I got into bed. I wouldn’tget much sleep that night, but I had got my wallet back. I also had got back someenjoyment of city life. I realized that the city couldn’t be a bad place as longas people were willing to help each other.（1）How did the writer feel when she was walking home after work?A . Cold and sickB . Lucky and hopefulC . Satisfied and cheerfulD . Disappointed and helpless（2）From the first paragraph, we learn that the writer was busy_____.A . solving her problem at the bankB . taking part in various city activitiesC . learning acting in an evening schoolD . preparing for the first night show （3）On her way home the writer_____.A . lost her wallet unknowinglyB . was stopped by a garbage truck driverC . was robbed of her wallet by a man with a knifeD . found some homeless people following her（4）From the text, we can infer that the writer_____.A . would stop working at nightB . would stay on in San FranciscoC . would make friends with the manD . would give up her job at the bank3. 阅读理解There is an old Chinese proverb that states “One Generationplants the trees; anoth er gets the shade,” and this is how it should be withmothers and daughters. The relationship between a mother and daughter is sometimesconfusing. If close, the relationship can be similar to friendship.However, themother and daughter relationship has unique characteristics that distinguish itfrom a friendship. These characteristics include a hierarchy of responsibility and unconditional love,which preclude mothers and daughters from being best friends.Marina, 27 years old, says, “I love spending time wi th mymom, but I wouldn’t consider her my best friend. Best friends don’t pay for yourwedding. Best friends don’t remind you how they carried you in their body and gaveyou life! Best friends don’t tell you how wise they are because they have been aliveat le ast 20 years longer than you.” This doesn’t mean that the mother and daughterrelationship can’t be very close and satisfying.While some adult relationships are still troubled, many findthem to be extremely rewarding. This generation of mothers and adult daughters hasa lot in common which increases the likelihood of shared companionship. Mothersand daughters have always shared the common experience of being homemakers, responsiblefor maintaining and passing on family values and traditions. Today contemporarymothers and daughters also share the experience of the workforce and technology,which may bring them even closer together.Best friends may or may not continue to be best friends, butfor better or worse, the mother and daughter relationship is permanent, even iffor some unfortunate reason they aren’t speaking. The mother and child relationshipis closer than any other. There is not an equal relationship. Daughters should notfeel responsible for their mother’s emotional well-being. It isn’t thatthey don’tcare deeply about their mothers. It’s just that they shouldn’t be burdened withtheir mother’s well being.The mother and daughter relationship is a relationship that isnot replaceable by any other. Mothers never stop being mothers, which includes frequentlywanting to protect their daughters and often feeling responsible for their happiness.Mother always “trumps” friend.（1）The underlined word “preclude” in Paragraph 1 probably means “_________”.A . differB . preventC . benefitD . change（2）What do we know from the passage?A . The mother and daughter relationship can be replaced by a best friend.B . A mother’s love brings her and her daughter a close friendship.C . The mother and daughter relationship goes beyond best friends’ friendship.D . Marina has a troubled relationship with her mother.（3）The author proves his statements mainly by _________.A . listing dataB . giving explanationsC . quoting sayingsD . making examples（4）What is the best title for the passage?A . How to be a good mother and daughter?B . Who is a mother’s best friend?C . Mother or friend?D . Can a mother be a daughter’s best friend?4. 阅读理解Being sociable looks like a good way to add years to your life.Relationships with family, friends, neighbours, even pets, will all do thetrick,but the biggest longevity boost seems to come from marriage or an equivalent relationship.The effect was first noted in 1858 by William Farr, who wrote that widows and widowers were at a much higher risk of dying thantheir married peers. Studies since then suggest that marriage could add as muchas seven years to a man’s life and two to a woman’s. The effect holds for all causesof death, whether illness, accident or self-harm.Even if the odds are stacked against you , marriage can more than compensate. Linda Waite of the Universityof Chicago has found that a married older man with heart disease can expect to livenearly four years longer than an unmarried man with a healthy heart. Likewise, amarried man who smokes more than a pack a day is likely to live as l ong as a divorcedman who doesn’t smoke. There’s a flip side, however, as partners are morelikely to become ill or die in the couple of years following their spouse’s death,and caring for a spouse with mental disorder can leave you with some of the samesevere problems. Even so, the odds favour marriage. In a 30-year study of more than10,000 people, Nicholas Christakis of Harvard Medical School describes how all kindsof social networks have similar effects.So how does it work? The effects are complex, affected by socio-economicfactors, health-service provision, emotional support and other more physiologicalmechanisms.For example, social contact can boost development of the brain and immune system,leading to better health and less chance of depression later in life. People insupportive relationships may handle stress better. Then there are the psychologicalbenefits of a supportive partner.A life partner, children and good friends are all recommendedif you aim to live to 100.The best social network is still being mapped out, butChristakis says: “People are interconnected, so their health is interconnected.”（1）Which one of the following is TRUE according to the passage?A . The married men live seven years longer than the unmarried.B . Marriage can help make up for ill health,C . The unmarried are more likely to have heart disease than the married old men.D . Unmarried people are likely to suffer in later life（2）It can be inferred from the context that the “flip side” in Paragraph2 refers to________.A . the disadvantages of being marriedB . The emotional problems arising from marriageC . The responsibility of taking care of one’s familyD . The consequence of a broken marriage（3）What does the author say about social networks?A . They contribute a great deal to longevity.B . They help develop people’s community spirit.C . They provide timely support for thos e in need.D . They help relieve people of their life’s burden.（4）What can be inferred from the last paragraph?A . It’s important that we develop a social network when young.B . To stay healthy, one should have a proper social network.C . Getting a divorce means risking a reduced life span.D . We should share our social networks with each other.二、任务型阅读5. 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。
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河北省故城县高级中学2018届高三英语上学期期中试题
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.￡9.15.
C.￡9.18.
答案是B。
1.Whatdoes the woman suggest the man do?
A.Wash fewer clothes at a time.
ea different washing machine.
C.Let us use the washing machine first.
2.What can be inferred about the woman?
A.She is going to drop the class too.
B.She doesn’tknow how to swim.
C.It took her long time to learn to swim.
3.What does the doctorimply?
A.The man should continue using the medicine.
B.She’llbe away from the office for two days.
C.The man doesn’t need anything for his cough.
4.What will the man probably do next?
A.Buy the pants the woman showed him.
B.Wait until the pants are on sale.
C.Look at pants made ofa different material.
5.What can be inferred about professor Bums?
A.She didn't require any paperslast semester.
B.She was more flexible last semester.
C.She grades papers very quickly.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，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，各小题给出5秒钟的作答时间。
每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6.What do we know about the man?
A.He is good at marathon.
B.Hejust rana marathon.
C.He's
a beginner runner.
7.What does the man decide to do in the end?
A.Go to gym.
B.Give up hisidea.
C.Exercise outdoors.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8.Whatis the man doing?
A.Doing some last-minute Christmas shopping.
B.Preparing for an emergency Kit.
C.Getting camping supplies.
9.What does the woman say about earthquakes?
A.There hasn't been onein along time.
B.You need to be prepared.
C.They've been increasing in recent years.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10.Who does the man recognize?
A.Uncle Charlie.
B.Bobby and Sally.
C.Grandma and grandpa.
11.What is Max doing?
A.Playing witha ball.
B.Running after Joe.
C.Sittingon the ground with Sally.
12.What can we learn about the man?
A.He spends alot oftimein the garage.
B.He gives the childrencandy.
C.He loves cucumber.。