福建省永安市第三中学高中校2022届高三上学期期中考英语试题
（满分150分，时间120分钟）
一、听力理解（每小题1.5分，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。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 does the conversation probably take place
A. In a supermarket B. In the street. C. In the post office.
2. What did Carl do
A. He fixed a TV set. B. He designed a medal. C. He took a test.
3. What does the man do
A. He’s a waiter. B. He’s a shop assistant. C. He’s a tailor.
4. When will the flight arrive
A. At 18:20. B. At 18:50. C. At 18:35.
5. How can the man improve his article
A. By adding a couple of points.
B. By deleting unnecessary words.
C. By correcting grammar mistakes.
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. What does Bill often do on Friday night
A. Visit his parents. B. Walk along Broadway. C. Go to the movies.
7. Who watches musical plays most often
A. Sarah. B. Bill. C. Bill’s parents.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. Why does David want to speak to Mike
A. To cancel a meeting. B. To invite him to a party. C. To discuss a schedule.
9. What do we know about the speakers
A. They are colleagues. B. They’ve never met before. C. They are close friends.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. What kind of camera does the man want
A. A TV camera. B. A movie camera. C. A video camera.
11. Which function is the man most interested in
A. A large memory. B. Underwater filming. C. Auto-focus.
12. How much would the man pay for the second camera
A. 950 euros. B. 470 euros. C. 650 euros.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. Who is Clifford
A. A fictional character. B. A little girl. C. The man’s pet.
14. Who suggested that Norman paint for children’s books
A. Elizabeth. B. A publisher. C. His wife.
15. What is Norman’s story based on
A. A painting. B. A book. C. A young woman.
16. What is it that shocked Norman
A. His efforts made in vain. B. His editor’s disagreement. C. His unexpected success.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. Who would like to make small talk according to the speaker
A. Relatives. B. Strangers. C. Visitors.
18. Why do people have small talk
A. To show friendliness. B. To express opinions. C. To avoid arguments.
19. Which of the following is a frequent topic in small talk
A. Politics. B. Salaries. C. Movies.
20. What does the speaker recommend at the end of his lecture
A. Feeling free to change topics.
B. Asking open-ended questions.
C. Making small talk interesting.
二、阅读理解（共两节20小题，满分50分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5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。
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The Hearst Castle
Hearst Castle is a park on the central California coast and a National Historic Landmark. It was designed by Julia Morgan for William Randolph Hearst from 1919 until 1947. In 1957, the owner donated the fortune to the state of California. Since that time it has been a state historic park where its large collection of art and antiques (古董) are open for public tours. Despite its location far from any urban center, the site attracts roughly one million visitors per year.
Guided Tours
Tour One is recommended for first time visitors. It now includes the movie, Hearst Castle: Building the Dream.
Tour Two gives visitors a closer look at the main house's upper floors, Mr. Hearst's private suite, the libraries, and the kitchen.
Tour Three looks at the Castle's North Wing, guest rooms and guest house Casa Del Monte.
Tour Four includes the impressive gardens and grounds, the largest guest house, the wine basement, and the Hidden Terrace.
Ticket Prices
Hearst Castle accepts VISA, Master Card, American Express and Discover. Free day use parking is available for cars, motorcycles and tour buses.
Tours Adult Aged 6--17
Tour 1 $24 $12
Tours 2, 3 or 4 $24 $12
Evening tour $30 $15
* Children under 6 are free when accompanied by a paying adult.
Reservation Information
While tickets may be purchased at the Visitor Center upon arrival, tour reservations can be made online now or by calling 1-800-444-4445, see below for times.
Reservation Call Center Hours
Reservation Call Center Hours
Dates Monday-Friday Saturday-Sunday
March-September 8am to 6pm 8am to 6pm
October-February 9am to 5pm 9am to 3pm
Visit www.hearstcastle.org for more information.
21. If you are quite interested in wine, which tour will you choose
A. Tour One. B. Tour Two. C. Tour Three. D. Tour Four.
22. Which of the following is the available time to book tickets by phone
A. At 8 am on Monday in February. B. At 9 am on Sunday in March.
C. At 7 pm on Friday in September. D. At 6 pm on Saturday in October.
23. If a couple take Tour One with their 5-year-old son, how much will they pay for the tickets
A. 48 B. 36. C. 24 D. 60.
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I have been in England three months now. I hope you don’t think I’ve forgotten you. There have been so many places to see and so many things to do that I haven’t had much time for writing letters．
I shall soon be starting my studies at King’s College. So far I’ve been learning about England and British ways of living. I won’t tell you about London. There are lots of books you can read and lots of pictures you can look at about this famous city. I’m sure you’ll be more interested to know what I think about life here．
I find some of the customs interesting. People here do not shake hands as much as we do in the mainland（大陆）of Europe. During the first few weeks I was often surprised because people did not put out their hands when I met them. Men raise their hats to women but not to each other．
24．The writer came to London from ．
A． the mainland of Europe B．Asia C．America D．Africa
25．The writer did not write the letter earlier because ．
A．she had forgotten her friend
B．she was too busy to write
C．she was lonely and sad in this strange land
D．she was too busy with her courses（课程）at King’s College
26．How does the writer feel about British ways of living？
A．Happy． B．Angry． C．Interesting． D．Sad.
27．The writer came to London ．
A．to study B. to make a living
C．to learn British ways of living D. for sightseeing only
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Buying books on the Internet is a great way to save time and money. Online bookstores offer new books and used books that can save you lots of money. They are far better compared to traditional bookstores as they offer much wider kinds of books. Another advantage of buying books online is that you can also read the book reviews (评论) as well as readers’ reviews to get an idea whether the book is worth buying. Online bookstores offer great discounts to regular customers which is a big attraction for book lovers.
For book lovers, the most important thing is to get books on time. Therefore, you need to find a reliable online bookstore that will be able to provide fast deliveries.
Here are some tips to use when choosing an online bookstore. Some online bookstores are popular for fiction books; some are for non-fiction books or novels, etc. Understanding their specialization (专业) will help you get the right kind of books in time. Check whether you will be buying the books from a third-party（第三方的） seller or directly from the website. Although the website could be reputable(声誉好的)，third-party sellers advertised on their site may not have a good reputation. Never jump at stores that offer super cheap prices, as books sold at such low prices could be in very bad condition.
Most of the popular online bookstores offer useful tools. One tool is a wish list tool on its website. You can update（更新）the list of books you wish to buy in the future. The bookstore will know what you want and will e-mail you immediately when the book of your choice is available.
28. How can a reader buy a worthy book when shopping online
A. By comparing service. B. By asking booksellers for advice.
C. By reading online reviews D. By asking for discounts.
29. According to the text, what do online book lovers care about most
A. The author of books. B. The speed of delivers.
C. The prices of books. D. The conditions of books
30. What’s benefit of updating your wish list tool
A. The bookstore will give you the book as a gift.
B. You may pay for the book in a low price.
C. The book store will know what you want.
D. You may know more reliable booksellers.
31. The underlined words “regular customers” in paragraph 1 refer to ______.
A. people who are rich B. people who like reading
C. people who often surfs the Internet D. people who always buy thing in the same shop
D
London’s newest skyscraper (摩天大楼) is called the Shard and it cost about 430 million pounds to build. At a height of almost 310 metres, it is the tallest building in Europe. The Shard has completely changed the appearance of London. However, not everyone thinks that it is a change for the better.
The Shard was designed by the famous Italian architect Renzo Piano. When he began designing the Shard for London, Piano wanted a very tall building that looked like a spire (尖顶). He wanted the glass surfaces to reflect the sky and the city. The sides of the building aren’t regular. So the building has an unusual shape. It looks like a very thin, sharp piece of broken glass. And that is how the building got the name: the Shard. Piano says that the spire shape of the Shard is part of a great London tradition. The shape reminds him of the spires of the churches of London or the tall masts (桅杆) of the ships that were once on the river Thames.
The Shard has 87 floors. At the top, there is an observatory. At the moment the building is empty, but eventually there will be a five-star hotel. There will also be top quality restaurants, apartments and offices.
Before building work began, a lot of people didn’t want the Shard though the plans were approved. Now they are still unhappy about the Shard. Some critics say that such a tall skyscraper might be good in a city like New York, but not in London. They say that the best thing about the Shard is its spire shape. But that is the only thing. There is no decoration, only flat surfaces. The Egyptians did that 4,500 years ago. They also think the Shard is too big for London. It destroys the beauty of the city.
Other critics don’t like what the Shard seems to represent. They say that the Shard shows how London is becoming more unequal. Only very rich people can afford to buy the expensive private apartments and stay in the hotel. But the people who live near the Shard are among the poorest in London. So the Shard seems a symbol of the division in society between the very rich and the poor.
The Shard now dominates the London skyline. It is not certain, however, that ordinary London citizens will ever accept it as a valuable addition to the city.
32. London’s newest skyscraper is called the Shard because of ______.
A. its shape B. its size C. its cost D. its height
33. When he designed the Shard, Piano wanted it to ______.
A. change London’s skyline B. attract potential visitors
C. copy the Egyptian style D. follow London’s tradition
34. The critics who refer to social division think the Shard ______.
A. is only preferred by the poor B. is popular only with Londoners
C. is far away from the poor area D. is intended for wealthy people
35. Which would be the best title for the passage
A. The Shard: Cheers and Claps B. The Shard: A Change for the Better
C. The Shard: New Symbol of London D. The Shard: Work of a Great Architect
第二节 (共5小题，每小题2.5分，满分12.5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。
People with bad manners are refused in the world of work. They do not get good jobs or promotions. Their business do not succeed. 36. They are liked and supported. They have friends, luck and success. When you improve your manners, you improve your chances of success. The following are several examples of good manners.
37 You will never regret being polite, but you might regret being rude. For example, when you go on a job interview, be polite to the desk clerk as they can affect your chances of success. Use these magic words as often as possible: Hello, Please, Excuse me and Sorry, and use the two most important words: Thank you.
38 Examples: Return telephone and email messages within 24 hours; If you receive a rude message, do not respond with rudeness, but be polite; Do not interrupt people. Make sure people are ready to listen to you before you start talking.
39 Cutting in front of other cars only gains you a few seconds of time. If you are polite, patient and calm, you will arrive safely and feel more relaxed. A good sense of humor shows good manners. 40 Before starting important conversations, meals or meetings, turn off your mobile phone. Ignoring people while you use your phone is impolite.
A. Tell jokes or pass on humorous stories that everyone will enjoy.
B. People with good manners are accepted.
C. You should learn good manners from people around you.
D. Use good manners in all of your communications.
E. It is better to make a careful plan before you take action
F. Use good manners when driving.
G. Be polite to everyone you meet.
三、完形填空（共20小题；每题1分，满分20分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
On receiving my learner driver license a couple of months ago, I started driving lessons straight away. In New Zealand, the 41 driving age is 15.
However it wasn't 42 two days ago that Dad finally allowed me to drive on the motorway. Our 43 was Orewa, a seaside town about 60 kilometers away from my home in Auckland. That morning I 44 sure I had enough to drink and went to the toilet about three times 45 we left. I thought I was totally 46 for the journey, but nothing could have prepared me for my family's 47 . "Relax! Don't hold the steering wheel (方向盘) so 48 . The car is going zigzag (弯弯曲曲的)," called a nervous voice from the 49 . "Speed up. 70km/h isn't fast enough. You are holding up the traffic," another voice ordered from the seat next to mine.
How 50 ! My parents were really starting to get on my nerves. To satisfy them I sped up and within a second, an angry voice began to yell again. "Stop! 51 ! Are you crazy ” Everything did not go fine until I pulled off the motorway and drove into the city, 52 the speed limit was only 50km/h.
My family seemed relieved (放心的) and 53 telling me what to do. They all looked out of the windows and enjoyed the scenery. 54 , that silence didn't last very long. My mum suddenly cried out, "Look at those birds 55 us. Aren’t they lovely "
How did she expect me to look up in the 56 As the driver I had to 57 . Who knows what would have happened if I had taken my eyes off the 58 Four hours later we drove home. This time the journey was much 59 than before as everyone else 60 fast asleep. So, I just took my time and enjoyed the drive.
41. A.youngest B. oldest C.best D. worst
42. A. unless B. until C. after D. when
43. A. home B. destination C. city D. aim
44. A. thought B. decided C. made D. kept
45. A. when B. since C. as D. before
46. A. disappointed B. excited C. prepared D. upset
47. A. praises B. complaints C. encouragements D. cries
48. A. lightly B. tightly C. loosely D. happily
49. A. back seat B. front seat C. top seat D. empty seat
50. A. interesting B. moving C. amazing D. annoying
51. A. Get out B. Move on C. Speed up D. Slow down
52. A. where B. while C. which D. why
53. A. began B. continued C. stopped D. forgot
54. A. Luckily B. Probably C. Warmly D. Sadly
55. A. below B. in C. above D. under
56. A. water B. air C. ground D. woods
57. A. concentrate B. see C. check D. care
58. A. bird B. dog C. car D. road
59. A. easier B. flatter C. harder D. lower
60. A. felt B. began C. fell D. kept
四、语法填空（每空1.5分，共15分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入适当的内容或括号内单词的正确形式。
When you step into a new environment, fitting in means 61 (make) more friends and getting more chances to live a happier life. Here 62 (be) some advice that can help you.
Firstly, confidence plays 63 important part and attracts most people. You’re expected 64 (spend) some time thinking about your 65 (strong). If so, you will be able to build up confidence step by step. Secondly, kindness is the bridge 66 your own happiness. Always give more than you receive, and remember a person 67 cares for others is popular everywhere. Thirdly, be active in various group 68 (activity), which can help you add more friends to your circle and see how much they like you. Last but not least, a pleasant smile costs the least and does the most.
If you follow 69 is mentioned above, you will 70 (accept) by people around you.
五、单句语法填空（每题1.5分，共15分）
在空白处填入适当的内容或括号内单词的正确形式。
71. His recent __________ (discover) have added to his reputation in the field of science.
72. When the girl heard the news, there was a _________ (puzzle) look on her face.
73. I could feel the wind _________ (gentle) blowing through my hair and it was a warm summer breeze.
74. The ducks _____________ (lay) many eggs in the past few months.
75. People hope that measures will be taken to prevent house prices ________ (rise).
76. Some believe in the __________ (exist) of life on Mars, while others consider it as myth.
77. Look at the pictures and take turns __________ (tell) the story.
78. Hangzhou is such an ___________ (impress) city that it is popular with tourists.
79. I became interested in playing football thanks _______ a small accident.
80. We have reached a stage _______ we must take effective measures to protect the environment.
六、书面表达( 20分)
假定你是李华，你看到某跨国旅游公司在中山市当地招聘暑期工的广告，你想利用高考结束后的暑假时间去做兼职。于是你写一封申请信申请该职位，要点如下：
1. 年龄：18岁 毕业于中山市一中
2. 相关工作经验和你的优势。
3. 电子邮箱：lihua1998@ ( mailto:lihua1998@ )
4. 期盼尽快得到答复。
注意：1. 词数100左右。2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。3. 开头语已为你写好，不计入总数。
Dear manager,
I have learned from your advertisement that you are in need of a tour guide.________________
________
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
82021-2022上学期期中英语答案
听力 1-5 BACBB 6-10 CAABC 11-15 BBACA 16-20 CBACB
阅读 21-23 DBA 24-27 ABCA 28-31 CBCD 32-35 ADDB
七选五 36-40 BGDFA
完形 41-45 ABBCD 46-50 CBBAD 51-55 DACDC 56-60 BADAC
语法填空 61. making 62. is 63. an 64. to spend
65. strength(s) 66. to 67. who 68. activities
69. what 70. be accepted
单句填空 71. discoveries 72. puzzled 73. gently 74. have laid
75. rising 76. existence 77. to tell 78. impressive
79. to 80. where
五、书面表达
Dear Manager,
I have learned from your advertisement that you are in need of a tour guide. I have the intention of finding a part-time job in your company during this summer vacation.
I’m Li Hua, a girl aged 18 and I have just graduated from Zhongshan No. 1 Middle School. Therefore, I can speak fluent English as well as standard Chinese. Besides, I once worked as a tour guide for a month and was highly praised for my good service and have rich experience. Young and energetic, I’m keen on traveling. Grown up in this city, I’m familiar with many beautiful places in Zhongshan. Thus, I’m convinced that I’m qualified for the job.
Once hired, I would be very grateful and I would devote myself to the post. Please email me at:lihua1998@.
Look forward to your early reply.
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
听力原文
Text 1
M: Excuse me, how can I get to the nearest supermarket
W: It’s on Penny’s Road. Go past the post office, and it’s on your left.
Text 2
W: I don’t know how you did it, Carl. But the TV works beautifully now. You should get a medal for your work.
M: It wasn’t hard at all. It was much easier than preparing for the test.
Text 3
M: Good morning, madam. What can I do for you
W: Well, the sleeves of this jacket are too long. Can you make them shorter
M: Let me take a look. OK. I can do it for20 dollars.
Text 4
W: Excuse me, could you tell me what time Flight AF35 gets in
M: Well, it’s due in at 6:20 pm, but the announcement said just now there has a 30-minute delay because of the bad weather.
Text 5
M: Miss Miller, could you tell me how I can improve this article I got B+.
W: It’s quite good actually. The language use is good and the main point is covered. There’s just too much repetition. You could have said everything within two pages.
Text 6
W: So, Bill, what do you usually do on the weekend
M: I often go to movies with friends on Friday night. How about you, Sarah
W: Well, I love seeing musical plays on Broadway with my friends. Have you been to many
M: Not really. I saw one when I moved to New York and another when my parents came to visit, but not ever since.
Text 7
W: Hello, Helen Smith speaking. Can I help you
M: Hello, this is David. Could I speak to Mike, please
W: I’m afraid he’s not available at the moment. Would you leave a message
M: Yes, I’m calling to cancel the meeting we scheduled for this afternoon.
W: OK. Let me take this down. Could I have your name again
M: Certainly. It’s David Stone.
Text 8
W: Can I help you, sir
M: I’d like to buy a camera.
W: Right. We have ordinary cameras, movie cameras and video cameras. They are all digital.
M: Well, I’m thinking of a video camera.
W: Let’s see. How much do you want to spend, sir
M: Oh, I am not really sure. What is the price
W: Well, that depends on the model and anything else you want to have with it.
M: I see.
W: How about this one It has one of the new memory discs and a protected case for filming underwater, so you can take it when you go diving.
M: It doesn’t have auto-focus.
W: No, it doesn’t.
M: That’s OK. The underwater filming is important for me actually. How much is this
W: It costs 650 euros.
M: Oh, that’s a bit expensive for me. Have you got anything similar but less expensive
W: Well, here is the sale of the week. It’s excellent for the price, only 470 euros and it includes...
Text 9
W: A big dog celebrates a big birthday this year. Clifford the Big Red Dog, first appeared 50 years ago along with Emily Elizabeth, a little girl who loves him. Today we have Norman Bridwell to talk with NBR’s Reporter on his dog’s 50th birthday. So, Norman, tell us how it all started.
M: Well, it was 1962, and I was a struggling, not very successful artist in New York. My wife suggested that I try my hand in painting for children’s books. So I did ten paintings and took them to publishers. I was turned down everywhere except one publisher where a young woman told me I wasn’t very good. So if I want to paint for a book, I need to write one on my own.
W: So you did
M: Oh, the woman pointed to a painting I had done—a little girl with a big red dog, and she said maybe that is a story, and I went home and over that weekend I wrote the story—Clifford the Big Red Dog, and I was shocked it was accepted for publication, because I never wrote anything before.
W: I see. How wonderful!
M: Yes, it was. My wife was also in shock when she did realize it wasn’t a dream, but it was just luck.
W: But that luck turned into 90 Clifford books. And it sold 126 million copies in thirteen languages.
Text 10
M: Hello, everyone. Today I’m going to talk about small talk. That is short conversations people often have with strangers they meet. Such strangers occur at bus stops, on buses, while waiting in line almost anywhere that strangers gather close together. As a matter of fact, these short conversations are a good way for people to say hello and express friendliness. Such conversations usually cover a wild range of topics. The topics may include weather, customer service, movies, TV shows, local sports or the latest news. But you should always keep it in your mind that private questions about salaries, family life, religious belief and politics should be avoided during these conversations. Sounds it’s better to ask open-ended questions. If you ask visitors, “Do you like our city ” They may say simply “Yes!” On the other hand, if you ask, “What do you think of our city ”, they would have more freedom in answering. This kind of question also shows that you’re interested in them. If you appear interested in what people are saying, they feel more comfortable talking with you.
