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包33中2017-2018学年度第一学期期中I考试
高三年级英语试题
命题人：侯海燕 2017.10. 20
第Ⅰ卷
第一部分： 英语听力 （略）
第二部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）
第一节 （共15小题，每题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.
A
Top 4 Beautiful Bookstores in the World
City Lights, San Francisco, United States
City Lights, a bookstore-publisher combination specializing in world literature, arts and politics, is still one of the world's greatest bookshops since its establishment in 1953. It became well-known for publishing Allen Ginsberg's influential collection "Howl and Other Poems". Having been a gathering place for American literary icons(偶像), like Jack Kerouac and Allen Ginsberg, this "Literary Landmark" attracts book lovers from across the country and around the world.
El Ateneo Grand Splendid, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Occupying a 1920s theatre in the city's downtown, El Ateneo Grand Splendid has kept the original furnishings---original balconies, painted ceilings, shining carvings and deep red stage curtains---and added books. The former theatre boxes became reading rooms. Putting your fingers on pages, enjoying the cosy atmosphere of the cafe on the stage between red velvet curtains, will be definitely perfect time.
Livraria Lello, Porto, Portugal
First opened in 1906, it is in Portugal's second city, Porto. Its front with a beautiful design, complicated decoration and volumes of books attract many admirers. The lazy red staircase is the centerpiece of this amazing shop, which winds up to the first floor like a flower. Books are available in English, Portuguese and French. A small cafe upstairs is a great place to quietly read your new book and enjoy a selection of coffees, wine and cigars.
Shakespeare &Company, Paris, France
Originally established in 1919 by Sylvia Beach, it is a combination of a bookstore and a reading library, specializing in English-language literature. In the 1920s, the store was a meeting point for literary icons such as Ezra Pound, Ernest Hemingway and James Joyce. Located in the 5th District, in Paris's Left Bank, the current store was opened in 1951, named after and in honor of the earlier
store closed during World War II. It is a cosy place to admire the packed shelves and poetic posters.
21. In which bookstore can people admire the flower-like staircase in the center?
A. In City Lights.
B. In El Ateneo Grand Splendid.
C. In Livraria Lello.
D. In Shakespeare &Company.
22. What is El Ateneo Grand Splendid noted for compared with the other bookstores?
A. Its origin. B. Its beauty.
C. Its location. D. Its comfortableness.
23. Which bookstore also publishes books?
A. City Lights. B. El Ateneo Grand Splendid.
C. Livraria Lello. D. Shakespeare &Company.
24. What do City Lights and Shakespeare & Company have in common?
A. They pack the shelves. B. They provide good coffees.
C. They were opened early. D. They received famous writers.
B
This rainy afternoon I decided to visit the Great North Museum. Walking into the building, I
just felt excited, looking forward to what I was going to find out in the visit, something I would like to share with my beloved husband when I got home.
Just as I walked past the Chinese Antique Porcelain section, one collection caught my eyes
and heart very much: a Chinese plate with a drawing of a garden scene with two ladies, a child, a dog and a willow, very beautiful and unique. It reminded me that my mum used to have a similar plate
like that;of course it was not from the Ming Dynasty, but we had plates and bowls of a
similar design, following and serving us for many years.
I still remember every day mum was busy cooking for eight of us. While waiting for the
dinner to be ready, we would play in the garden, jumping up and down, with the family dogs and cats also running around. When the dinner was ready, we all ran over to the big round table,
everyone holding a bowl with rice, and chopsticks, getting ready to fight for the food on the table. My mum normally would prepare five or six dishes served with those beautiful Chinese plates.
The noises of chatting mixed with the warm heat, sweat, and wind blowing would slowly accompany the sun setting down. The pleasant evening would come and purple and blue colored the sky. Mum’s face was full of shine and happiness; she loved to see us finish all her dishes. She would always be the last person to eat,
and basically the last to clear the leftovers. Mum always put herself last and the children first. Then I moved away and lived so far from her, but the food that she prepared always stays in my heart, and I always remember the beautiful Chinese plates.
Plates for many people can be just tools to serve food, nothing more than that. But for me they
are not plates, for me they are a memory.
25. Why did the Chinese plate in the Museum draw the author’s attention?
A. Because its pattern and design were elegant.
B. Because it called up her previous experience.
C. Because she could share it with her husband.
D. Because she remembered Mum had the same plate.
26. What can we infer about the author from Paragraph 3?
A. She didn’t want to help her mother cook dinner.
B. She used to fight against her family for more food.
C. Her family enjoyed a warm and happy dinner atmosphere.
D. Her mum would serve precious dishes with Chinese plates.
27. How does the author sound while telling the story?
A. Touched. B. Excited. C. Pleased. D. Encouraged.
C
It’s cold and dark outside, and your bed is so warm and comfortable. Going for a run seems like such a bad idea. But before you hide your running shoes, it might be worth giving that crazy idea a go.
According to The Huffington Post, an outdoor run in winter, as opposed to one on a treadmill（跑步机）,burns more calories because the body is working hard to regulate（调节）its core temperature. Furthermore, research shows that race times are faster in cold weather than in warmer temperatures and quicker runs burn more calories. Similarly, cold weather also makes the heart work harder to distribute blood through the body, making that vital muscle even stronger.
Outdoor exercise also turns up your energy and rids you of the stress and depression that build up every day. The heat and humidity in summer can drag you down and tire you faster, but cold weather is refreshing. It adjusts you to your surroundings, making you feel alive.
Of course, the threat of smog in some built-up areas is a further hurdle to winter exercise. Heart attacks, strokes, lung cancer and asthma are all dangers of running in smog. The combination of air pollution and exercise increases the potential problems. If you do choose to run outside on smoggy days, take a path in a park or residential area to avoid car exhaust（尾气）,and go early in the
morning, before rush hour. But staying inside on smoggy days and waiting for the next clear day to run is best.
28. How does cold weather benefit runners, compared with warm weather?
A. They can run more slowly.
B. They can take in more calories.
C. Their hearts can function harder.
D. Their body temperature can get lower.
29. How does summer affect runners?
A. It builds up their energy quickly. B. It makes runners tired easily.
C. It lessens runners’ stress. D. It causes heart attacks.
30. What are the runners supposed to do on smoggy days?
A. Stop driving cars. B. Do more exercise.
C. Avoid outdoor exercise. D. Run late in the morning.
31. What can be the best title of the passage?
A. Refresh with a Winter Run
B. Take Outdoor Exercise in Summer
C. Go to Run in a Park
D. Follow the Tips to Reduce Stress
D
Tea，the most typical English drink，became established in Britain because of the influence of a foreign princess，Catherine of Braganza，the queen of Charles II．As a lover of tea since her childhood in Portugal，she brought tea-drinking to the English royal court and set a trend for the beverage in the 17th century．The fashion soon spread beyond the circle of the nobility to the middle classes，and tea became a popular drink at the London coffee houses where people met to do business and discuss events of the day．Many employers served a cup of tea to their workers in the middle of the morning，thus inventing a lasting British institution，the“tea break．”However，drinking tea in social settings outside the workplace was beyond the means of the majority of British people．It came with a high price tag and tea was taxed as well．
Around 1800，the seventh Duchess of Bedford，Anne Maria，began the popular practice of“afternoon tea，”a ceremony taking place at about four o’clock．Until then，people did not usually eat or drink anything between lunch and dinner．At approximately the same time，the Earl of Sandwich popularized a new way of eating bread—in thin slices, with something like jam or cucumbers between them．Before long，a small meal at the end of the afternoon，involving tea and sandwiches, became part of the British way of life．
As tea became much cheaper during the 19th century, its popularity spread right through all corners of the British society. Thus, tea became Britain’s favorite drink. In working-class households，it was served with the main meal of the day，eaten when workers returned home after a day’s labor．This meal has become known as“high tea．”Today，tea can be drunk at any time of the day，and accounts for over two-fifths of all drinks consumed in Britain---with the exception of water．
32．What is mainly discussed about tea in the text?
A．Its development in Britain． B．Its traditional ways of drinking．
C．Its influence around the world． D．Its popularity in Europe．
33．What does the underlined words“the beverage”probably refer to?
A．Tea drinking． B．A small meal．
C．A way of eating bread． D．A choice of drinks．
34．Why was tea unable to be accepted as a common drink in Britain in the 17th century?
A．It was merely served in London．
B．It was taxed as an alcoholic drink．
C．It was forbidden in business settings．
D．It was too expensive for most people．
35．How is the text organized?
A．By cause and effect． B．By comparison．
C．In time order． D．In frequency order．
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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 overcome shyness
Does the thought of talking in front of people make you shy? If so, you are far from alone. Many people in the world suffer from mild to extreme shyness and are struggling to overcome it. Remember that breaking out of that shell doesn't magically happen overnight. 36 You're on the right track by just reading this article — now let's keep going.
Figure out your reasons. Do you become shy in front of new audience? Or when surrounded by people you know and admire? Try to find out the thoughts that go through your head right before the shyness hits. Chances are that not all situations make you shy. You're okay being around your family, right? Are they different from the strangers around you? Of course not . 37
38 For 99% of us, we become shy when we think if we speak up or stand out, we'll embarrass ourselves. That's why it's important to focus on others. When we stop focusing on ourselves, we stop worrying about our performance.
Practice speaking clearly to yourself. You have gotten used to hearing your own voice! Record yourself pretending to have conversations. Sounds ridiculous, sure, but you'll notice patterns, when and why you stop, etc. At the beginning you'll feel like an actor, but it will become an old habit. 39
Don't compare yourself to others. The more you compare yourself to others, the more you will feel that you are not able to measure up. 40 Even if you do, do it realistically. Everyone else has his own confidence problems, too!
A. Place your attention on others.
B. Practice makes habits, you know.
C.Take the challenge and face it bravely.
D. It is no use comparing yourself to anybody else.
E. It takes time, efforts, and of course the desire to change.
F. You just know them better and what’s more, they know you
G.The reason for your shyness is that you are lacking in confidence.
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)
I learned to do woodwork when I was very young.
I remember I made my first project—a small table when I was 9 years old. I was so 41 of it that I looked upon it as if I had created a(an) 42 . It was absolutely beautiful and it had taken me six weeks to 43 it. I could hardly wait to give it to Mother Winters as a(an) 44 . She was the headmistress of our orphanage（孤儿院）, who was always kind but 45 with us.
As the tables were not dry from the clear coating(清漆), our woodworking teacher told us to wait a few days before taking them to our dormitories. But I was just so 46 and happy that I couldn’t wait. I dashed out like a 47 , carrying my table, smiling from ear to ear.
When I reached the dormitory I placed the little table beside my bed. I was 48 it when Mother Winters entered. She walked over to the table. Running her hand 49 it, she noticed that it was still wet.
“Were you 50 to bring this home?” she asked.
“No, ma’am,” I 51 with my head down.
She ordered me to throw the table out and so I did. After she left, I immediately opened the door to get it back. There was 52 stuck all over. I brushed and cried, but the dirt did not come off.
I hid the table in my closet and never 53 it. However, a year later during a cleaning-up, it
was discovered. Painfully, I had to give the table to Mother Henderson, my houseparent, thinking that she would 54 it away.
Thirty years later at a reunion, I 55 that Mother Henderson was living nearby, so I drove up to see her. We talked cheerfully for long. As I was about to leave, she asked me to come down to her 56 to get something important. I followed her 57 into a dark corner. She picked something up. 58 she turned around, I could see that she was holding a little table.
Mother Henderson kept the little table that I had given up for so long .
Today, I look at that table with bitter--sweet memories but full of 59 to Mother Henderson, who kept the table for a young orphan who 60 it so much.
41. A. tired B. ashamed C. proud D. amused
42. A. award B. wonder C. record D. product
43. A. complete B. invent C. fix D. design
44. A. award B. souvenir C. prize D. gift
45. A. satisfied B. patient C. cruel D. strict
46. A. upset B. excited C. amazed D. confident
47. A. thief B. hero C. flash D. smog
48. A. admiring B. decorating C. drying D. hiding
49. A. across B. into C. above D. behind
50. A. determined B. embarrassed C. encouraged D. supposed
51. A. agreed B. sighed C. whispered D. argued
52. A. glue B. dirt C. paint D. wood
53. A. felt B. shook C. rented D. touched
54. A. put B. throw C. take D. give
55. A. remembered B. expected C. learned D. recommended
56. A. basement B. balcony C. bathroom D. bedroom
57. A. unwillingly B. curiously C. doubtfully D. worriedly
58. A. Before B. Since C. Until D. As
59. A. devotion B. concern C. appreciation D. regret
60. A. counted B. mattered C. valued D. minded
第II卷 非选择题（共50分）
第二节 语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入适当的内容（不多于3个单词）或括号中词语的正确形式。
World Read Aloud Day is celebrated each year on the first Wednesday of March. It 61
(start) by the LitWorld.org in 2010 and has now reached 65 countries .The aim is to encourage people worldwide who cannot read to enjoy the benefits of books. The website asks everyone 62 (celebrate) the day by taking a book, finding an audience, and reading out aloud. It is about taking action to show the world that the right to read and write 63 (belong) to all people.
The website asks 64 (visit) to join in the movement to reduce 65 number of illiterate (不识字的)people in the world. It is 66 (absolute) necessary to help those who cannot read. The website says, “It’s time to start by reading aloud to 67 might like it. Share a book with a child who might need it, share a story with someone who would treasure it, listen patiently 68 someone else’s story as they share with you.” The United Nations says, “Literacy involves a variety of learning in enabling individuals to achieve their goals, to develop their knowledge, 69 to participate fully in society.” In that way, World Read Aloud Day does help make a 70 (different)．
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）
此题要求改正所给短文中的错误。短文中有10处错误，每句中最多有两处。错误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。
It is real a good chance to have met all of you here. We have spent several precious weekends in English study in the English Club. Although we have been member for a short period of time, we have made a great progress. That is why we are all very active and the activities are not only enjoyable and also helpful. Besides, the foreign teachers here work hard and try his best to make the activities lively and interested. I am very pleased to say that all of us improved our spoken English greatly so far. I am looking forward to see all of you again in the near future!
第二节 书面表达(满分25分)
假定你是新华中学的学生李华，上周日不慎把书包遗失在操场上，里面有学生证、书籍、钱包等物品，你校外教Mr.Smith捡到后上交给学校。请你用英语给他写封感谢信。
注意：1.词数100词左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3.信的开头和结尾已为你写好，不计入总词数。
Dear Mr.Smith,
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Yours，
Li Hua
高三年级期中（1）英语试题答案
听力：（略）
阅读：21-24 CAAD 25-27 BCA 28-31CBCA
32-35AADC 36-40 EFABD
完型：41-45 CBADD 46-50 BCAAD 51-55 CBDBC 56-60 ABDCC
填空：61.was started 62.to celebrate 63.belongs 64.visitors 65.the 66.absolutely 67.whoever 68.to 69.and 70.difference
改错：
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书面表达
Dear Mr. Smith，
I’m Li Hua, a student from Xinhua Middle School. I’m writing this letter to thank you for returning my schoolbag.
Last Sunday afternoon, after I played basketball with my friends in the playground, I left my schoolbag there owing to my carelessness. I was worried because my student’s ID card, books, wallet and other things were all in it, which are very important to me. Just as I was at a loss, I was informed that my schoolbag was at the school’s Lost and Found, where I knew it was you who had picked up my schoolbag and handed it in.
It’s such a great kindness that I’m extremely grateful to you.You did set a good example to us.
Yours，
Li Hua
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