2019-2020 学年度第一学期期中考试
高三年级英语试题
答卷时间：120 分钟 满分：150
第 I 卷
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 get the information about the job?
A. In the paper B. From a friend C. On the Internet.
2. What will the woman probably do on Thanksgiving Day?
A. Visit her sister. B. Stay at home. C. Visit her grandfather
3. When did the movie begin?
A. At 9:15. B. At 9:45 C. At 10:15
4. When will the man leave for Tokyo?
A. Today. B. Tomorrow morning. C. The day after tomorrow.
5. Where did the woman go in the end?
A. Xi’an B. Chengdu. C. Qinhuangdao
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、7 题。
6. What do we know about the man?
A. He has quit his job. B. He does well in his job. C. He has opened his own company.
7. What does the woman decide to do?
A. To become a model. B. To find a new job. C. To open a school.
听第 7 段材料，回答第 8、9 题。
8. When will the speakers go shopping?
A. On Friday. B. On Saturday. C. On Sunday.
9. What will the man buy as a birthday present?
A. A dress. B. A necklace. C. A birthday cake.听第 8 段材料，回答第 10 至 12 题。
10.Where does the woman live now?
A. In a local family. B. In a hotel. C. In a rented apartment.
11.What is the woman’s main problem in studying?
A. The housing problem. B. Language difficulties. C. A lack of practical work.
12. What is the woman studying?
A. International Trade B. Language. C. Music.
听第 9 段材料，回答第 13 至 16 题。
13. Why does the man take English classes?
A. To prepare for an English examination. B. To prepare for further study abroad.
C. To prepare for his future business career.
14. Why does the man choose to take an evening course?
A. The evening course is cheaper. B. He has to work during the day.
C. He already has a day course.
15. What can we learn about the weekend course?
A. It costs US $300. B. It lasts for five weeks.
C. There are two classes each evening.
16. What does the man want to know at the end of the conversation?
A. Where to attend the class. B. What to bring for registration.
C. How to get to Rose Hall.
听第 10 段材料，回答第 17 至 20 题。
17.What is the Liberty Bell mainly made up of?
A. Copper and zinc. B. Tin and silver. C. Copper and tin.
18.When was the Bell sent to the Pennsylvania State House?
A. In 1743. B. In 1756. C. In 1753.
19.What was added to the Bell the first time by the local artisans?
A. Silver. B. Copper. C. Tin.
20.What can we learn about the Liberty Bell center?
A. It opens nine hours a day. B. The admission to it is free of charge.
C. It is not open in summer.
第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分 35 分）
第一节 （共 10 小题，每小题 2.5 份，满分 25 分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的 A.B.C.D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
Before I studied psychology, I used to think that people would laugh when funny things
occurred. While I was right about that, I discovered there are lots of other psychological factors that
make people laugh other than the funny part of a joke. When someone laughs at a joke, there will
usually be more than one reason that makes him laugh and the more reasons there are, the more
powerful the joke will be.
I was attending a stand-up comedy show in Egypt, and when the man started to make fun of
pedestrians crossing streets, everyone laughed their hearts out. The main reason those people
strongly laughed was that almost all of them felt angry towards pedestrians who crossed streets
carelessly. The joke wasn’t only funny; it also made the audience feel that they were right about
being angry at those pedestrians. That is, people were laughing both because of the funny joke and
because of the happiness experienced as a result of the psychological support they got.
The better a joke makes a person feel, and the more it includes other psychological factors, the
more the person will like it. For example, if you envy one of your friends, and someone tells a joke
that is funny and, at the same time, makes your friend seem stupid, then you will probably laugh at
it louder than if you weren’t jealous of him.
In short, we don’t laugh only when we hear something funny; we also laugh when we
experience some kind of happiness that results from the other psychological factors involved in the
joke. I strongly discourage making fun of anyone or belittling someone to make someone else
laugh. All I want to explain is that if your joke supports a person’s emotions, he will certainly like it
a lot.
21.What did the author find out after studying psychology?
A. Only good jokes make people laugh. B. Laughter can make people healthy.
C. Funny things can make people laugh. D. Many factors lead to people laughing.
22.Why did the audience laugh loud at the pedestrians?
A. They played a trick on the pedestrians. B. The pedestrians behaved in a funny way.
C. Their emotion was approved of by the show. D. They could feel the pedestrians’ happiness.
23.What does the underlined word “belittling” probably mean?
A. Praise. B. Blame. C. Make up to. D. Look down on.
BMoney with no strings attached. It’s not something you see every day. But at Union Station in
Los Angeles last month, a board went up with dollar bills attached to it with pins and a sign that read,
"Give What You Can, Take What You Need."
People quickly caught on. And while many took dollars, many others pinned their own cash to
the board. “People of all ages, races, and social-economic (社会经济的)backgrounds gave and took,
”said Tyler Bridges of The Toolbox, which created the project. "We even had a bride in her wedding
dress come up to the board and take a few dollars." Most of the bills on the board were singles, but a
few people left fives, tens and even twenties. The video clip(片段)shows one man who had found a $
20 bill pinning it to the board.
“What I can say for the folks that gave the most, is that they were full of smiles,” Bridges said.
“There’s a certain feeling that giving can do for you and that was apparent in those that gave the
most." Most people who took dollars took only a few, but Bridges said a very small number took as
much as they could.
While the clip might look like part of a new ad campaign, Bridges said the only goal was to show
generosity and sympathy. He added that he hopes people in other cities might try similar projects and
post their own videos on the Internet.
“After all, everyone has bad days and good days," he said. “Some days you need a helping hand
and some days you can be the one giving the helping hand.”
24. What does the expression "money with no strings attached" in paragraph 1 mean?
A. Money spent without hesitation. B. Money not legally made.
C. Money offered without conditions. D. Money not tied together.
25. What did Bridges want to show by mentioning the bride?
A. Women tended to be more sociable. B. The activity attracted various people.
C. Economic problems were getting worse. D. Young couples needed financial assistance.
26. Why did Bridges carry out the project?
A. To do a test on people’s morals. B. To raise money for his company.
C. To earn himself a good reputation. D. To promote kindness and sympathy.
C
After years of heated debate ， gray wolves were reintroduced to Yellowstone National Park ．Fourteen wolves were caught in Canada and transported to the park ．By last year ，the
Yellowstone wolf population had grown to more than 170 wolves．
Gray wolves once were seen here and there in the Yellowstone area and much of the continental
United States，but they were gradually displaced by human development．By the 1920s，wolves had
practically disappeared from the Yellowstone area．They went farther north into the deep forests of
Canada，where there were fewer humans around．
The disappearance of the wolves had many unexpected results．Deer and elk populations-major
food sources （来源） for the wolf-grew rapidly．These animals consumed large amounts of
vegetation （植被），which reduced plant diversity in the park．In the absence of wolves，coyote
populations also grew quickly．The coyotes killed a large percentage of the park's red foxes，and
completely drove away the park's beavers．
As early as 1966 ， biologists asked the government to consider reintroducing wolves to
Yellowstone Park ． They hoped that wolves would be able to control the elk and coyote
problems．Many farmers opposed the plan because they feared that wolves would kill their farm
animals or pets．
The government spent nearly 30 years coming up with a plan to reintroduce the wolves．The
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service carefully monitors and manages the wolf packs in
Yellowstone ． Today ， the debate continues over how well the gray wolf is fitting in at
Yellowstone．Elk，deer，and coyote populations are down，while beavers and red foxes have made
a comeback．The Yellowstone wolf project has been a valuable experiment to help biologists decide
whether to reintroduce wolves to other parts of the country as well．
27.What is the text mainly about？
A. Wildlife research in the United States．
B. Plant diversity in the Yellowstone area．
C. The conflict between farmers and gray wolves．
D. The reintroduction of wolves to Yellowstone Park．
28.What does the underlined word" displaced" in paragraph 2 mean？______
A. Tested． B. Separated． C. Forced out． D. Tracked down．
29.What did the disappearance of gray wolves bring about？______
A. Damage to local ecology．B. A decline in the park's income．
C. Preservation of vegetation．D. An increase in the variety of animals．
30.What is the author's attitude towards the Yellowstone wolf project？______
A. Doubtful． B. Positive．C. Disapproving．D. Uncaring．第二节（共 5 小题，每小题 2 分，满分 10 分）
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，选项中有两项为多余选项。
The Science of Risk-Seeking
Sometimes We decide that a little unnecessary danger is worth it because when we weigh the
risk and the reward, the risk seems worth taking. 31 Some of us enjoy activities that would
surprise and scare the rest of us. Why? Experts say it may have to do with how our brains work.
The reason why any of us take any risks at all might have to do with early humans. Risk-takers
were better at hunting, fighting, or exploring. 32 As the quality of Risk-taking was passed
from one generation to the next, humans ended up with a sense of adventure and a tolerance for
risk.
So why aren’t we all jumping out of airplanes then? Well, even 200,000 years ago, too much
risk-taking could get one killed. A few daring survived, though, along with a few stay-in-the-cave
types. As a result, humans developed a range of character types that still exists today. So maybe you
love car racing, or maybe you hate it. 33
No matter where you are on the risk-seeking range, scientists say that your willingness to take
risks increases during your teenage years. 34 To help you do that, your brain increases your
hunger for new experiences. New experiences often mean taking some risks, so your brain raises
your tolerance for risk as well.
35 For the risk-seekers a part of the brain related to pleasure becomes active, while for
the rest of us, a part of the brain related to fear becomes active.
As experts continue to study the science of risk-seeking, we’ll continue to hit the mountains,
the waves or the shallow end of the pool.
A．It all depends on your character.
B．Those are the risks you should jump to take.
C．Being better at those things meant a greater chance of survival.
D．Thus, these well-equipped people survived because they were the fittest.
E．This is when you start to move away from your family and into the bigger world.
F．However, we are not all using the same reference standard to weigh risks and rewards.
G．New brain research suggests our brains work differently when we face a nervous situation.
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分 45 分）
第一节 完形填空(共 20 小题; 每小题 1. 5 分, 满分 30 分) 阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的 A.B.C.D 四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
About five years ago，I found myself working in a terrible middle school． The hours were long
and the work was boring． 36__, the pay was low．Every day the job seemed a physical 37 for
me. My neck would burn with pain from the 38 bending. My feet would ache from 39 the
entire day. The skin around my fingernails would 40 because of the work my hands were
doing．I tried to keep my 41 up while I worked there, but day by day I felt myself 42 down．Every
morning I would press sticking-plaster on my neck， place Band-Aid around my fingers and 43
my worn-out shoes. And every night I would 44 myself home and fall onto the couch．
One evening I felt like I could 45 it no more．As I drove home alone, I said to myself．"Why
am I working myself here just to 46 ？Why couldn't I find a better job than this？Why do I have to
__47 this right now？"
I wasn't really expecting a（n） __48___， but life always loves to surprise us．As I 49 up
the steps to my front door, I found my wife and my son waiting for me 50 smiling
faces．"Daddy， Daddy!" my son yelled. I smiled and picked him up with my 51 arms. Then after
hugging and kissing him， I laughed for the first time in days and sat down __52__. At that time, I
found the answer which would give me the ___53___ I needed to go on．
Eventually I moved on to a better school, but I __54__ forgot that answer，which had gently
reminded me of the simple truth．We may have to work to live，but we live to 55 . May you always
fill your days with love and joy．
36. A. Instead B. However C. Therefore D. Besides
37. A. class B. shock C. exploration D. challenge
38. A. instant B. occasional C. constant D. regular
39. A. shaking B. racing C. running D. standing
40. A. destroy B. damage C. benefit D. split
41. A. spirits B. attitudes C. minds D. thoughts
42. A. bringing B. tearing C. wearing D. putting
43. A. put on B. set on C. get on D. wear on
44. A. drag B. enjoy C. help D. walk
45. A. appreciate B. stand C. like D. prefer
46. A. survive B. support C. continue D. exist
47. A. put aside B. keep up C. go through D. get across
48. A. reward B. gift C. answer D. solution
49. A. struggled B. moved C. jumped D. climbed 50. A. from B. as C. with D. for
51. A. broken B. relieved C. tired D. trembled
52. A. thoughtfully B. peacefully C. surprisingly D. sadly
53. A. nutrient B. courage C. strength D. break
54. A. ever B. never C. seldom D. already
55. A. work B. relax C. love D. Laugh
第Ⅱ卷
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分 45 分）
第二节 短文填空（共 10 小题每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分）
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1 个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。
China has a very rich and brilliant tea culture. It is one of the most important parts of Chinese
tradition. A small cup of tea contains the spirit and 56 (wise) of the Chinese people. It seems
like the most 57 (enjoy) thing to drink a cup of tea on a quiet day.
Just like coffee, tea grown in different areas 58 (have) different flavors. Some needs
drinking with small and delicate tea cups, and some can 59 (drink) from a big bowl.
Chinese people believe tea needs drinking quietly, __60_ _many of the tea shops are located
in a corner of a Hutong, providing customers 61 a very quiet and comfortable environment---but
the fast pace of life sometimes doesn’t allow that. So there are tea shop owners who, just _62____
Starbucks does, locate their shops in the downtown area to provide service for quick customers.
Take Heytea as an example. It was just a small tea shop 63 (locate) in a small lane in a small
city of Guangdong province in 2012. But in only 5 years, it 64 (expand) 83 stores over China,
including big cities like Beijing. Waiting in lines for more than an hour for their tea is a common
___65___(occur).
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分 40 分）
第一节 应用文写作（满分 15 分）
假如你是李华，你的美国朋友 Jack 想学习汉语，你推荐他去孔子学院，请给他写封邮件，
内容包括：
1． 推荐理由；
2． 相关课程，如中国历史，传统文化等．
注意：
1. 词数 80 左右；2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯．
参考词汇：孔子学院 Confucius Institute
Dear Jack，
________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
Yours
Li Hua
第二节 读后续写（满分 25 分）
阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。
Justin and his younger sister, Lily, lived with their parents in a poor neighborhood. Their mother
was very sick and their father was struggling to find a job, and they had only a little money with which
to buy food. As they had not paid the rent for several months, the landlord was breathing down their
necks.
One day, Justin took Lily’ s shoes to a shoe repairman to be fixed, but he lost them on the way
home. It wasn’t’ t until he got home that he realized he had lost the shoes. He was afraid that his
parents would be angry and disappointed, so he begged his sister to keep it secret. Lily agreed and the
two decided to share Justin’ s running shoes. Lily’ s school hours were in the morning, so she would
wear them first. After school, she would rush back and give them to Justin. He could then run to his
school, which began in the afternoon. Although he ran as fast as he could, Justin often arrived late and
was warned by the school.
A long distance race was going to be held for the boys in the city. When Justin learned that the
third prize was a new pair of shoes, he decided to take part. He ran home excitedly and promised his
sister that he would win her the new shoes.
The day of race arrived. Justin had a strong start, but halfway through the race he began to get
tired and his legs began to ache. Getting more and more exhausted he thought only of Lily and his
promise to her. Dreaming of the new shoes he would win for his sister gave him strength, and he
stayed right behind the two fastest runners, determined to finish third. Suddenly, as the finish line
drew near, another runner collided(碰撞)with Justin from behind and Justin crashed to the ground.
注意：
1. 所续写短文的词数应为 150 左右；
2. 应使用 5 个以上短文中标有下划线的关键词语；
3. 续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好；4. 续写完成后，请用下划线标出你所使用的关键词语。
Paragraph 1:
Justin looked up and he saw the other boys rushing ahead. _____________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
Paragraph 2:
Filled with pleasure, Justin walked home in no time. _________________________________
2019-2020 学年第一学期高三英语期中考试答案
第一部分：听力（共两节； 每小题 1.5 分，满分 30 分）
1--5 BBABC 6--10 ACCBB 11--15 CABCC 16--20 BCCBB
第二部分：阅读理解 （共两节, 满分 35 分）
第一节 (共 10 小题；每小题 2.5 分, 满分 25 分)
21-23 DCD 24-26 CBD 27-30 DCAB
第二节 (共 5 小题；每小题 2 分, 满分 10 分)
31-35FCAEG
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）
36-40 DDCDD 41-45 ACAAB 46-50ACCAC 51-55 CBCBC
第二节（共 10 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分）
56. wisdom 57. enjoyable 58 has 59. be drunk 60. so
61. with 62. as 63. located 64. has expanded 65. occurrence
第四部分 写 作（共两节；满分 40 分）
第一节 书面表达 （15 分）One possible version：
Dear Jack，
I'm more than pleased to know that you are eager to learn Chinese ． Confucius Institute may be a good choice ，
which is intended for the Chinese learners who are not native．
Confucius Institute provides various interesting subjects． You will lean Chinese history and traditional culture as
well as Chinese writing ． Also ， you have more chances to talk with classmates in Chinese ． Besides ，
teachers will introduce some Chinese traditional festivals ， such as the Spring Festival ，
Dragon Boat Day and Mid-Autumn Day ． Some relevant activities will be held during different festivals ，
such as making dumplings or eating zongzi ，
where you can not only enjoy delicious meals but also have a good knowledge of Chinese life．I hope you will find my recommendation helpful and attractive．
Yours，
Li Hua
第二节 读后续写 （25 分）
Paragraph 1:
Justin looked up and he saw the other boys rushing ahead. Refusing to give up at this crucial
point, Justin clenched his teeth, jumped to his feet and ran as fast as he could. Finally, he was the fourth one to
dash across the finish line. Justin couldn't help sobbing at the thought of letting his sister down. But much to his
surprise, the runner who collided with him was disqualified for breaking the rule and Justin won the third prize.
Justin felt overjoyed and relieved during the award ceremony, holding the shoes close to his chest.
Paragraph 2:
Filled with pleasure, Justin walked home in no time. He could not wait to see his sister and share the good news.
On his arrival, Justin found Lily was walking about outside nervously and anxiously. “Lily, see what I have got
for you.” Justin said excitedly, taking the prize out of his bag with his trembling hands. The instant Lily saw the
shoes, her face lit up. So thrilled was she that she threw herself at Justin. “Thank you! Justin.” Tears of joy welled
up in their eyes as the brother and the sister hugged tightly together.
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