高三英语期中考试(试卷含答案)

（考试总分：120 分）

一、 阅读理解 （本题共计4小题，总分30分）

1.（6分）A

I used to be crazy about the hunting season. The excitement of waiting for a prey(猎物)and the pride of showing off the kill fascinated me. However, everything changed after that cold morning.

Early on that day of the late fall, I set off alone for the woods, packing a gun, a bottle of hot coffee and three thick sandwiches. After finding the fresh deer's tracks in the snow, I settled down behind a little bush.

I sat there for about an hour. It was then that I saw him. A deer, a big beautiful deer! There was no cover nearer to him than 30 yards. Surely I couldn't miss! I waited for him to realize I was there. I waited for him to be shocked and run away. But he fooled me completely. He came towards me! He was curious, I suppose, or maybe lie was stupid---how else can you explain it? Well, that deer walked right up to where I was sitting. Then he stopped and looked at me!

What happened next is hard to believe, but it's true. And it all seemed quite natural. Just as when a friendly young deer comes near you, I reached up and scratched his head. And he liked to be scratched. In fact, he practically asked for more. Then, I fed him my sandwich! Yes, I know what a deer eats, but that deer ate my sandwich. Well, he finally went his way, down the hill and up the deer trail. Shoot him? Not me. You wouldn't have either, not after that. I just watched him go.

When I was about half way back, I heard two shots, followed by a dull slam(撞击)a few seconds later. Those two shots usually mean a kill. I had forgotten there were other hunters that day.

Those hunters would never know they could have scratched his head. 1. Why didn't the author kill the deer?

A. He preferred to shoot a shy deer. B. He was fooled by the tricky deer. C. He was sympathetic for the deer. D. He was too shocked to shoot the deer. 2. What most probably happened to the deer in the end? A. Other hunters shot the deer to death. B. Other hunters scratched the deer's head too. C. The deer managed to escape from being shot. D. The deer would become friends with the author. 3. What's the best title of this text?

A. A Hunting in Late Fall. B. A Lovely Deer. C. The Cruel Killing. D. The Last Hunting.

2.（8分）B

Roughly the size of a soda can, sitting on a bookshelf, a relatively harmless device(设备) may be turning friends away from your home. The elephant in your living room is your Internet-connected camera, a device people are increasingly using for peace of mind in their homes. But few stop to think about the effect these devices may have on house guests. Should you tell your friends, for instance, that they're being recorded while you all watch the big game together?

\"It's certainly new territory, especially as home security cameras become easier to fix,\" says Lizzie Post, president of the Emily Post Institute, America's distinguished manners advisors. \" I think it will be very interesting to see what manners appear in terms of whether you tell people you have a camera or not, and whether guests have a right to ask that it be turned off, if it's not a security issue. \"Post wants to make clear

that she's not talking about legal rights, but rather personal preference.

When it comes to security cameras, Post says it's a host's responsibility to make sure guests feel comfortable within their home. If the host casually acknowledges that there is a camera in the room by telling a story about it, that may be enough to provide an opening for a guest to say if they are uncomfortable.

However, if a contractor(合约工)is working in your home, you don't need to tell them that there are cameras watching. Then again, the camera can also work in contractors' favor. \"If anything does go wrong while they're in the house, they don't want to be blamed for it,\" she says. \"In fact, the camera could be the thing that proves that they didn't steal the $20, or knock the vase off the table.

4. The visitors arc concerned that the security camera may . A. threaten their health B. spoil their peace of mind C. disturb their privacy D. affect their preference 5. What is a host's responsibility concerning the security camera? A. Indicating its position. B. Making their guests feel at case C. Turning it oil in time. D. Having a casual talk with guests.

6. How can the hone security camera benefit contractors working in your home? A. It can prevent the accidents happening. B. It can prove their innocence. C. It can record their working progress. D. It can make their work more enjoyable.

7. What's the author's attitude towards the security camera?

A. Negative. B. Pessimistic. C. Favorable. D. Objective.

3.（8分）C

What's your favorite type of music? Most people may prefer rock and roll, pop or jazz. These types are most publicized by television and the radio. Country music now would seem to mistakenly belong to the category of rock or pop. Publicity of this category started to drop only after the year 2000; however, it did have its peak years just before falling down.

What people may not know is that this type of music inspired(促成) rock and roll especially with one of the most important figures in music history-Elvis Presley-who is known as the 6/King of Rock and Roll\". Elvis used to be very famous at a radio program which broadcast country music back in the late 1940- s. Country music is influenced by jazz and blues. Rock music is also influenced by jazz and blues so that they may even seem similar.

Nowadays, country music is closely related to pop music due to artists' preference and popular demand. Starting from the 1980's it slowly divided itself into New and Old Country Music. Legends like Johnny Cash began to slip away because the new understanding of country music actually contains pop and his music just doesn't fit the category. Fortunately, country music is still heavily promoted through websites and reviews.

Certain types of music nowadays are linked with different age groups. Classical for the people in the mid 19th century, pop in the 1920's, and then there's country music. All these types continue to grow and modernize while still appealing to certain age groups. More modern country music compositions tend to become different in their own ways which makes it even harder to identify them as country music while they, again, remain appealing only to certain age groups. Active promoters of country music videos, however, seem to appeal to a large number of age groups especially those active in Australia, for as long as country music isn't mixed with other types, it will eventually regain its charm as music for all ages.

8．It can be learned from the first paragraph that country music____.

A．is most publicized by television and the radio B．used to be liked by more people compared to jazz C．has become less popular since the year 2000 D．should be included in the category of rock or pop

9．What is the relationship between rock music and country music? A．Both types influenced the formation of rock and roll. B．Presley turned pop music into country music. C．They are both influenced by jazz and blues.

D．The use of the same instruments makes them sound similar. 10．Some legends of country music began to slip away because____. A．their songs totally changed the style of country music B．they began to work on pop music for more profits C．there is no marketing space for country music anymore D．they can't meet the popular demands on country music 11．The author seems to believe that____.

A．country music should keep its own style to attract more listeners B．it's necessary for country music to be mixed with other types C．only a certain age group of people will like country music in the future D．common characteristics can be found in all modern music

4.（8分）D

It is no secret that physical activity is necessary to a person’s well-being. Because children are continuously developing physically and emotionally, they are especially affected by the benefits of activity. Former First Lady Michelle Obama’s Let’s Move initiative reports that nearly one-third of US children are overweight or obese, and that “schools are a key setting for kids to get their 60 minutes of play with moderate activity, given the significant portion(部分)of time they spend there.”

Physical education programs in schools directly benefit students’ physical health. Regular exercise promotes muscles and bone development. In addition to participating in physical activity, students in P.E. learn the fundamentals of a healthful lifestyle, the building blocks upon which they can develop into healthy, knowledgeable adults.

Though the lack of attention on P.E. is often justified as an opportunity to spend more time in the classroom, studies show that physical activity contributes to improved academic performance. Regular activity during the school day is strongly associated with higher concentration levels. A statewide policy in North Carolina requires that children from kindergarten to eighth grade participate in 30 minutes of physical activity each day.

Activities in P.E. help children develop healthful social interactions. From a young age, children learn cooperation through group activities and form a positive sense of identity as part of a team. Such group activities are continually important as children grow older. The International Platform on Sport and Development states that sport has been used as a practical tool to engage young people in their communities through volunteering, resulting in higher levels of leadership and community engagement among young people. The benefits of P.E. to a child’s mental health are both complex and comprehensive. Improved physical health, academics and social interactions all contribute to good mental health. Physical activity sets the stage for a good night’s sleep, provides more energy to participate in hobbies and interact with others.

12.The first paragraph implies that

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A. children are becoming much lazier nowadays B. some schools have forbidden physical activity C. most parents are dissatisfied with school education D. schools must pay more attention to physical education

13.Physical education is ignored in away because

E. children dislike taking physical activity F. schools are worried about children’s safety G. students should have more time for study

H. less sporting equipment is available to schoolchildren

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14.Which is NOT a benefit of P.E. classes?

A. They assure you of successful future. good state.

C. They help you focus on your studies. skills.

B. They keep your mind in a

D. They do good to your social

15.What is the author’s possible attitude towards the policy in North Carolina?

A. Sceptical . B. Favorable. C. Ambiguous. D. Objective.

二、 阅读七选五 （本题共计1小题，总分10分）

5.（10分）根据短文内容，从文后选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳答案。选项

中有两项是多余选项。

The world is a colorful landscape of different languages, skin colors, and different cultures. It's important to have a good understanding of different cultures in order to become a well-rounded person 16

One way is to read hooks written by authors from a particular culture. Reading works by authors who have a close relationship with a particular culture allows people to gain an authentic glimpse into the food, music, language, religion, and way of a life of a particular group of people. 17 Another way to learn about different cultures is to try to learn a foreign language. 18 A person can choose a language she has always wanted to learn and locate learning programs to help her master the language. Besides, one can enroll in a foreign language class in order to learn in a more formal setting. One can also try to visit areas of the city to establish social connection with native speakers of the language.

19 Seek out restaurants that feature authentic food from a variety of countries. Food is an important part of different cultures and allows people to gain deep understanding into a particular cultural group's way of life.

Communicating with people from other countries through email or snail mail is another useful way to become familiar with different cultures. 20 Various websites offer pen pal services, offering to connect individuals with pen friends around the world.

A. Stories based on a local culture expose one to a different culture. B. Trying authentic food from a specific cultural group is also a great idea. C. There are several ways to become knowledgeable about different cultures. D.A variety of language-learning books, software, and audio programs is available,

E. The Internet has made it possible to communicate with others from different countries.

F. Making contact with native speakers of the language allows one to gain firsthand knowledge.

G. One way to develop this appreciation is to try to team about other cultures around the world.

三、 完形填空 （本题共计1小题，总分30分）

6.（30分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，

选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题纸上将该项涂黑。

I had reached the age of twenty-eight. Still, I 21 whether the letter from my past would make it to me, all these years later. It was a 22 writing task from when I was eighteen. The teacher collected our letters to our 23 selves in self-addressed envelope with stamps and promised to 24 them ten years later. But since so much time had passed, would he even 25 ?

Thinking back on the 26 , I recalled giving my future self some advice. When you're eighteen Years old, twenty-eight seems like a 27 age, but I wasn't feeling as mature as I believed my younger self had 28 me to be.

When the letter finally reached me, I opened it 29 . It began, \"How much do you bet this letter will never get to you? \"It continued to greet me casually 30 we were having an IM (instant messaging) chat. As a senior in high school, facing the 31 SATS and college application, my eighteen-year-old self was so 32 ! She was apparently not quite happy and hoped I wouldn't worry so much in the future, and that I wouldn't forget to be present and 33 my life!

34 to my belief, my eighteen-year-old self did not have any demands of me, or expectations I might have 35 meet. Instead, she wrote, \"I'll 36 whatever you do. Even if you are not the one I'm imagining now, I'll support you, because maybe 37 I'm imagining is someone else, but you're not someone else, you're

me.

I was 38 , and tears welled up in my eyes at this 39 through time. I had put a lot of pressure on myself to be the best version of myself that I could be. 40 , I came to realize what I would have accomplished in ten years would pale in comparison(相形见细)to how I'd feel and who I'd be.

21. A. believed B. bet C. doubted D .considered 22. A. hopeless B. creative C. urgent D. tough 23. A. inner B. happy C. future D. young 24. A. correct B. mail C. answer D. write 25. A. remember B. understand C. mind D. remain 26. A. application B. comment C. study D. letter 27. A. grown-up B. happy C. made-up D. promising 28. A. promised B. convince C. encouraged D. expected 29. A. calmly B. cautiously C. eagerly D. naturally 30. A, even if B. so that C. now that D. as if

31. A. appearing B. arriving C. approaching D. approving 32. A. depressed B. ambitious C. carefree D. stressed 33. A. enjoy B. value C. start D. earn 34. A. Contrary B. Honest C. Surprised D. Strange

35. A. tried to B. failed to C. managed to D. determined to 36. A. stand for B. stand with C. stand by D. stand out 37. A. what B. who C. which D. that

38. A. blown away B.blown down C. blown up D.blown near 39. A. self-acceptance B. self-service C. self-defense D. self-concern

40.A.Therefore B.However C.And D. Otherwise

四、 语法填空 （本题共计1小题，总分15分）

7.（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。

You may not know the name John Smith Pemberton, but you must know the name of his 41 (invent):Coca-Cola.

Pemberton was a US chemist. When he was wounded in the Civil War, lie used medicine to case the pain and gradually got 42 (addict) to it. To light the addiction, he created his own drink by 43 (use) leaves of coca and nuts of kola. He named 44 ，“Pemberton's French Wine Coca”. In the same year, the local government passed a ban on alcohol. Pemberton had to change the recipe to remove the alcohol.

In 1886, Pemberton invited Willis Venable to help him perfect his new recipe. They used carbonated water and finally invented a new drink. It had no alcohol 45 could still ease pain and clear the mind. Pemberton decided to sell it 46 a drink rather than a medicine. In 1887, Pemberton sold part of the stock of his company to Asa Candler, 47 later created the Coca-Cola Company.

Nowadays. Coca-Cola has become one of the most popular 48 (drink) in the world. The company only offers semi-finished products to partners and won't sell the 49 (origin) ingredients (成分).Its secret recipe was kept in the Sun Trust Bank in Atlanta for 86 years until the end of 2011. Since then, it 50 (keep) in the World of Coca-Cola center in Atlanta.

五、 短文改错 （本题共计1小题，总分10分）

8.（10分）第一节：短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）

The teenage year from 13 to 19 were the most difficult time for me. They were also the best and worse years in my life. At the first, I thought I knew everything and could make decisions by yourself. However, my parents didn’t seem to think such. They always tell me what to do and how to do it. At one time , I even felt my parents couldn’t understand me so I hoped I could be freely from them. I showed them I was independent by wear strange clothes. Now I am leaving home to college. At last, I will be on my own, but I still want to have my parents to turn to whenever need help. 六、 建议信 （本题共计1小题，总分25分）

9.（25分）假如你是李华，作为交换生正在美国乔治中学学习，发现学校附近的“市民中心公园（Civic Center Park）”的步行小道没有照明路灯，导致发生几起跌倒事故，存在严重安全隐患。请你用英语给市长写一封邮件，内容包括：

1. 2.

反映问题； 说明理由；

3.

提出建议。注意：

1.

词数 100左右；

2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。参考词汇：步行小道 smalllanes

Honourable Mayor,

Yours sincerely, Li Hua

答案

一、 阅读理解 （本题共计4小题，总分30分） 1.（6分）1-3 CAD 2.（8分）4-7 CBBD 3.（8分） 8-11 CCDA 4.（8分） 12-15DCAB

二、 阅读七选五 （本题共计1小题，总分10分） 5.（10分）16-20 CADBE

三、 完形填空 （本题共计1小题，总分30分）

6.（30分）21-25 CBCBA 26-30 DADCD 31-35 CDAAB 36-40 CBAAB 四、 语法填空 （本题共计1小题，总分15分）

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六、 建议信 （本题共计1小题，总分25分） 9.（25分）One Possible Version:

Honourable Mayor,

I’m Li Hua, an exchange student from China studying in George High School. I’ve noticed there

are no street lights along the small lanes in the nearby Civic Center Park. Due to the unavailability of street lights, several minor accidents such as falling over an object have happened in the park. This park is very popular with the residents and a brighter lit park will encourage more to use it optimally. May I suggest that the city council look into installing lights along the small lanes to allow better visibility in the park? Thank you for considering my suggestion.(100 words)

Yours sincerely, Li

Hu