北京师大附中2019届上学期高中三年级期中考试英语试卷
本试卷有五道大题,考试时长120分钟,满分150分。
一、本大题共20小题,共30分。
第一节(共5小题;每小题1. 5分,共7. 5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一道小题,从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后,你将有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话你将听一遍。
1. Where are the speakers?
A. At a bank. B. At a hotel. C. At an airport.
2. What's the relationship between the two speakers?
A. Neighbors. B. Roommates. C. Friends.
3. What does the man want to buy?
4. What was the man fined for?
A. Wrong parking.
B. Running a red light.
C. Driving too fast.
5. When does the flight leave?
A. At 8:30 am. B. At 9:00 am. C. At 9:30 am.
第二节(共10小题;每小题1. 5分,共15分)
听下面4段对话。每段对话后有几道小题,从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话前,你将有5秒钟的时间阅读每小题。听完后,每小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话你将听两遍。
听第6段材料,回答第6至7题。
6. How is the woman trying to lose weight now?
A. By eating every other day.
B. By drinking plenty of water.
C. By eating orange-colored foods.
7. What does the man think of the woman's diets?
A. Ridiculous. B. Balanced. C. Effective.
听第7段材料,回答第8至9题。
8. What is the girl doing?
A. Doing her homework.
B. Practicing the guitar.
C. Making some records.
9. What does the girl think of working in a bank?
A. Boring. B. Important. C. Well-paid.
听第8段材料,回答第10至12题。
10. Where will they have a snack?
A. Outside the church.
B. On the hill top.
C. At the car park.
11. Where is the old church?
A. Near the waterfall.
B. At the foot of the hill.
C. Behind the park.
12. How long will they spend on the hiking?
A. 2 hours. B. 3 hours. C. 4 hours.
听第9段材料,回答第13至15题。
13. What is the grand prize for the winner?
A. Some cash and a trip. B. A set of books. C. A set of DVDs.
14. How many muscles does a cat have in each ear?
A. 32. B. 33. C. 34.
15. What animal is the largest on the earth?
A. A shark. B. An elephant. C. A blue whale.
第三节(共5小题;每小题1. 5分,共7. 5分)
听下面一段对话,完成第16至20题,每小题仅填写一个词。听对话前,你将有20秒钟的时间阅读试题,听完后你将有60秒钟的作答时间。这段对话你将听两遍。
Car Rental Form
Customer information
Name: Ronald 16
Age: 33
Driving license type: 17
Car
information
Car type: A Toyota
Time: From next 18 to Thursday
Total rent: £ 19 , not including petrol
Pick-up time
Around 20
二、本大题共20小题,共30分。
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,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
Keep a Checklist in Your Mind
When I was about seven or eight years old, I remember going into the barn(马厩)one evening where my father was doing jobs that he had to do regularly. I was surprised to see him 21 his hat backwards. It looked 22 .
When I asked Dad 23 his hat was on backwards, he smiled and gave me an explanation. It seemed there was a large water 24 for the cattle that had to be filled every day. Because it took a long time to finish it, he would 25 the water on and then go about doing other things like cleaning the barn or 26 the cattle, which usually cost him twenty minutes or even more time. The 27 , of course, was that if he forgot to turn the water off, the tank would overflow, and water would be wasted and it would make a 28 .
Then he told me the 29 he had his hat turned around. When he finished his jobs and began to take off his work clothes, he would notice as he 30 his hat that the visor(帽舌)was not where it was supposed to be. This would 31 him the water was still running and he would go back to the barn and tum it 32 .
I saw my father develop many other 33 over the years. And I never forgot how helpful and 34 they are. Some may have even been life-saving. As we all know, sometimes people forget things and make mistakes 35 they may try their best. Using good methods can help them 36 more effectively. Instead of 37 people-or yourself-for mistakes, you'd better look for some ways that will help them in 38 what they truly wish to do.
This could be practical, and as simple as a checklist. Now I've 39 a lot of them, such as putting my car keys in the same place every time. It could be having someone 40 your work and it could also be a computer program that finds out whether your calculations are correct.
21. A. passing B. wearing C. holding D. taking
22, A. terrible B. ordinary C. impolite D. funny
23. A. whether B. how C. why D. where
24. A. tank B. pool C. pipe D. bottle
25. A. put B. bring C. carry D. turn
26. A. beating B. feeding C. selling D. pulling
27. A. danger B. conflict C. purpose D. secret
28. A. decision B. demand C. mess D. choice
29. A. pressure B. method C. fun_ction D. reason
30. A. raised B. removed C. held D. threw
31. A. confuse B. attract C. remind D. disturb
32. A. down B. on C. up D. off
33. A. systems B. businesses C. products D. programs
34. A. comfortable B. valuable C. expensive D. traditional
35. A. until B. because C. though D. after
36. A. operate B. reduce C. struggle D. respond
37. A. comparing B. judging C. examining D. blaming
38. A. providing B. achieving C. imagining D. treating
39. A. affected B. observed C. employed D. corrected
40. A. check B. adjust C. select D. predict
三、本大题共20小题,共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A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
The following safety risks may result in serious injury or death to the user of the MINI Cooper S:
● This product contains small parts that are for adult assembly(组装)only. Keep small children away when assembling. Remove all protective materials before assembly. Be sure to remove all packaging materials and parts from underneath the car body.
●Battery posts contain lead known to the state of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Never open the battery.
● Body parts such as hands, legs, hair and clothing can get caught in moving parts. Never place a body part near a moving part or wear loose clothing while using the vehicle. Always wear shoes when using the vehicle.
●Using the vehicle near streets, motor vehicles, drop-offs such as steps, water (swimming pools) or other bodies of water, hills, wet areas, in alleys, at night or in the dark could result in an unexpected accident. Instead, use the vehicle on the highway. Always use the vehicle in a safe, secure environment.
● Using the vehicle in unsafe conditions such as snow, rain, loose dirt, mud, or sand may result in unexpected action, for example tip over.
●Using the vehicle in an unsafe manner. Examples include but are not limited to:
·Pulling the vehicle with another vehicle or similar device
·Allowing more than two riders
·Pushing the user from the back
·Traveling at an unsafe speed
● Always use common sense and safe practices when using the vehicle.
● Store the vehicle indoors or cover it to protect it from weather. Water will damage the motor, electric system, and battery.
41. When assembling, you should ________.
A. open the battery on the spot B. ignore the packaging materials
C. keep small children off the spot D. take away all protective materials
42. According to the text, it is safer to ________.
A. have at least four passengers
B. push the user from behind at the start
C. drive on the highway instead of on hills
D. wear loose clothes while using the vehicle
43. Where can you probably find the text?
A. An official report. B. A popular magazine.
C. A physics textbook. D. A product handbook.
B
The Owl Count
Annie slept in the front seat while her father drove through the darkness. "We're almost there!" Dad announced cheerfully. "Soon we'll be observing and counting owls at the state park. " Yawning, Annie nodded and smiled. The time was 4:30 A. M. Looking out into the darkness, Annie remembered learning in school that most owls are active at night, when they hunt for food. During the day they sleep in hard-to-find spots.
"Dad, why do you need to count owls?" she asked. "It's important for scientists to have current information about bird populations," he explained. "We want to know which birds have decreased in number and whether any new kinds of birds are coming into a certain area. You and I will write down the kinds of birds that we see today and keep a record of how many times we see each kind. Then we'll send out a report to a scientific organization that is collecting information about birds from people all over the country. "
Dad pulled into the parking lot of the state park. Then, with flashlights in hand, they began their hike into the woods. Annie zipped up her coat and tried to keep from trembling. She had not expected the morning to be so frigid. Luckily her gloves were in her pocket.
Suddenly Annie's father stopped and gestured for her to be still. Obeying, Annie did not take another step. She thought she heard a low crying up ahead. "That's certainly a screech owl," her father whispered. "Let's get a look at it. " After looking more closely, Annie could see that it was a small owl. Sensing danger, the owl narrowed its eyes and pulled its feathers tightly against its body. Annie carefully wrote down in her notebook that they had seen a screech owl.
Walking a little farther, they came to a tall oak tree. "This looks like a perfect spot to attract owls," Dad said. "I'm going to play a recording of a common call of the barred owl. Maybe we can get one to answer. " Annie could hardly believe her ears. The recorded call sounded as if the bird were asking, "Who cooks for you?" Moments later Annie thought she heard a return call in the distance. She held her breath and waited. Suddenly a huge bird landed very quietly on a branch directly above them.
Annie had long forgotten how cold it was. She stood in wonder, shining her flashlight on the bird and studying it carefully. The barred owl was nearly two feet tall. Gray feathers. surrounded its dark eyes. The bird did not stay long, but it did not matter. Annie would never forget the image of the powerful barred owl.
44. Why did Annie and her father go to the state park?
A. To take a hike in the woods.
B. To record the call of barred owls.
C. To collect information about birds.
D. To protect the environment for wildlife.
45. The underlined word "frigid" in Paragraph 3 probably means ___________.
A. dark B. clear C. cold D. nice
46. In Paragraph 4, why did Annie's father stop her suddenly?
A. He noticed a screech owl.
B. He heard somebody crying.
C. He sensed they were in danger.
D. He reminded her to take down notes.
47. How did Annie feel when she saw the barred owl?
A. Bored. B. Relaxed. C. Frightened. D. Amazed.
C
Life can be so wonderful, full of adventure and joy. It can also be full of challenges, setbacks and heartbreaks. Whatever our circumstances, we generally still have dreams, hopes and desires-that little something more we want for ourselves and our loved ones. Yet knowing we can have more can also create a problem, because when we go to change the way we do things, up come the old patterns and pitfalls (陷阱) that stopped us from seeking what we wanted in the first place.
This tension between what we feel we can have and what we're seemingly able to have is the niggling(烦人的) suffering, the anxiety we feel. This is where we usually think it's easier to just give up. But we're never meant to let go of the part of us that knows we can have more. The intelligence behind that knowing is us-the real us. It's the part that believes in life and its possibilities. If you drop that, you begin to feel a little "dead" inside because you're dropping "you".
So, if we have this capability but somehow life seems to keep us stuck, how do we break these patterns?
Decide on a new course and make one decision at a time. This is good advice for a new adventure or just getting through today's challenges.
While, deep down, we know we can do it, our mind-or the minds of those close to us-usually says we can't.
That isn't a reason to stop, it's just the mind, that little man or woman on your shoulder, trying to talk you out of something again. It has done it many times before. It's all about starting simple and doing it now.
Decide and act before overthinking. When you do this you may feel a little, or large, release from the jail of your mind and you'll be on your way.
48. It can be inferred from the first two paragraphs that we should ___________.
A. slow down and live a simple life
B. be careful when we choose to change
C. stick to our dreams under any circumstances
D. be content with what we already have
49. What is the key to breaking the old patterns?
A. To focus on every detail.
B. To decide and take immediate action.
C. To listen to those close to us.
D. To think twice before we act.
50. Which of the following best explains the underlined part in the last paragraph?
A. Escape from your punishment. B. Realization of your dreams.
C. Freedom from your tension. D. Reduction of your expectations.
51. What does the author intend to tell us?
A. It's easier than we think to get what we want.
B. It's important to learn to accept sufferings in life.
C. It's impractical to change our way of thinking.
D. It's harder than we expect to follow a new course.
D
Technological change is everywhere and affects every aspect of life, mostly for the better. However, social changes that are brought about by new technology are often mistaken for a change in attitudes.
An example at hand is the involvement of parents in the lives of their children who are attending college. Surveys on this topic suggest that parents today continue to be "very" or "somewhat" overly-protective even after their children move into college dormitories. The same surveys also indicate that the rate of parental involvement is greater today than it was a generation ago. This is usually interpreted as a sign that today's parents are trying to manage their children's lives past the point where this behavior is appropriate.
However, greater parental involvement does not necessarily indicate that parents are failing to let go of their "adult" children.
In the context(背景) of this discussion, it seems valuable to first find out the cause of change in the case of parents' involvement with their grown children. If parents of earlier generations had wanted to be in touch with their college-age children frequently, would this have been possible? Probably not. On the other hand, does the possibility of frequent communication today mean that the urge to do so wasn't present a generation ago? Many studies show that older parents-today's grandparents-would have called their children more often if the means and cost of doing so had not been a barrier.
Furthermore, studies show that finances are the most frequent subject of communication between parents and their college children. The fact that college students are financially dependent on their parents is nothing new; nor are requests for more money to be sent from home. This phenomenon is neither good nor bad; it is a fact of college life, today and in the past.
Thanks to the advanced technology, we live in an age of bettered communication. This has many implications well beyond the role that parents seem to play in the lives of their children who have left for college. But it is useful to bear in mind that all such changes come from the technology and not some imagined desire by parents to keep their children under their wings.
52. The surveys inform us of ___________.
A. the development of technology
B. the changes of adult children's behavior
C. the parents' over-protection of their college children
D. the means and expenses of students' communication
53. The writer believes that ___________.
A. parents today are more protective than those in the past
B. the disadvantages of new technology outweigh its advantages
C. technology explains greater parental involvement with their children
D. parents' changed attitudes lead to college children's delayed independence
54. What is the best title for the passage?
A. Technology or Attitude
B. Dependence or Independence
C. Family Influences or Social Changes
D. College Management or Communication Advancement
55. Which of the following shows the development of ideas in this passage?
I:Introduction P:Point Sp: Sub-point(次要点) C:Conclusion
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。选项中有两项为多余选项。
机读卡填涂说明:E请填涂AB,F请填涂AC,G请填涂AD
Americans use many expressions with the word "dog". People in the United States love their dogs and treat them well. 56 However, dogs without owners to care for them lead a different kind of life. The expression, to lead a dog's life, describes a person who has an unhappy existence.
Some people say we live in a dog-eat-dog world. 57 They say that to be successful, a person has to work like a dog. This means they have to work very, very hard. Such hard work can make people dog-tired. And, the situation would be even worse if they became sick as a dog.
58 This means that every person enjoys a successful period during his or her life. To be successful, people often have to learn new skills. Yet, some people say that you can never teach an old dog new tricks. They believe that older people do not like to learn new things and will not change the way they do things.
59 People who are unkind or uncaring can be described as meaner than a junkyard dog. Junkyard dogs live in places where people throw away things they do not want. Mean dogs are often used to guard this property. They bark or attack people who try to enter the property. However, sometimes a person who appears to be mean and threatening is really not so bad. We say his bark is worse than his bite.
Dog expressions are also used to describe the weather. The dog days of summer are the hottest days of the year. A rainstorm may cool the weather. But we do not want it to rain too hard. 60
A. Still, people say every dog has its day.
B. We do not want it to rain cats and dogs.
C. Some people are compared to dogs in bad ways.
D. Dogs are their best friends and they are loyal to people.
E. There are many other expressions waiting for you to explore.
F. That means many people are competing for the same things, like good jobs.
G. They take their dogs for walks, let them play outside and give them good food and medical care.
四、本大题共10小题,共15分。
在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个恰当的单词,在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。
A
The city of London 61 (found) by the Romans in the year 43 AD. 62 the next few years it quickly became the main trading center in Britain. For two hundred years after the Romans left, the city was almost forgotten. Its full 63 (important) did not return until the eleventh century. At the end of that century, the government of England was based in Westminster and the Tower of London had been started.
B
Well, I'm here in London. Thank you for 64 (send) me the letter. You ask me what it's like here. I must say, it's pretty good! The language school is very efficiently organized. On the first morning we had to do a test, 65 I found rather hard. However, I got a surprisingly good mark, so I'm in the second class. I 66 (talk) little at first, because I couldn't think of the words quickly enough, but lately I've become much more fluent.
C
Andrew Spicer, the local cycling star, has decided to abandon 67 (he) second attempt to ride non-stop for twenty-four hours. His decision 68 (give) up came after poor weather conditions had caused him to delay setting off for several hours, He says he has not yet decided 69 to try one more time, but denies(否认)losing interest in the project. "I aim to raise money for the local hospital," he explains. "It 70 (deserve) help and I shall do it if I can manage to find the time. "
五、本大题共2小题,共35分。
第一节(15分)
假设你是红星中学高三学生李华。你的英国朋友Jim想了解中国人起名字的习惯,并请你帮他起一个中文名字。请给他写封信,内容包括:
1. 介绍中国人起名字的习惯;
2. 给他起一个中文名字;
3. 说明起此名字的理由。
注意:1. 词数不少于50; 2. 开头和结尾已给出,不计入总词数。
第二节(20分)
假设你是红星中学高三(1)班学生李华。请根据以下四幅图的先后顺序,写一篇英文周记,记录你参加学校“丝绸之路知识竞赛”的全过程。
注意:词数不少于60。
参考答案
第一部分:听力理解(共三节,30分)
BABCC CABAB BCAAC
16. Schuller 17. International 18. Tuesday 19. 135 20. noon
第二部分 完形填空
BDCAD BACDB CDABC ADBCA
第三部分 阅读理解
CCD CCAD CBCA CCAB GFACB
第四部分 语法填空
61. was founded
62. During/In
63. importance
64. sending
65. which
66. talked
67. his
68. to give
69. whether/when
70. deserves
第五部分 书面表达
第一节
Dear. Jim,
I am glad to tell you something about the Chinese naming practice.
Unlike your tradition, the family name in China is put first, followed by the given name. The given name usually contains one or two Chinese characters. Chinese people often name a baby with their best wishes in mind, like wishes for good health, bright future and happiness. Some names imply the birth time, birth place, weather or even a natural phenomenon at the time of the baby's birth. In terms of choosing the characters, parents still need to consider how they sound when combined into a name. They definitely wouldn't want their child to be teased or given a bad nickname because of the pronunciation.
As for your Chinese name, how about "吉祥(Ji Xiang)"? The first character has a similar pronunciation to your name Jim, and both of the characters mean "good luck". You can imagine it: whenever someone calls you "Ji Xiang", it's like he or she is wishing you good luck. I hope you'll love this Chinese name.
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节
This week, I took part in the knowledge competition on the Silk Road held in our school, which brought me a great sense of achievement.
On Monday, a poster which announced the competition attracted my attention. I immediately decided to sign up for it because I am always interested in history.
A few days later, I took part in the first round of the competition, a written test. Though there were many candidates, I succeeded in entering the final with another student from my class.
The final was held this morning. It was a competition among the four classes of the grade. On the stage in the hall, my classmate and I answered most of the questions accurately. Finally, we won out! We were so happy because we brought honor to our class.
When interviewed by the school TV station after the award ceremony, I expressed my excitement and the pride in our splendid culture. The competition broadened my knowledge on the Silk Road and encouraged me to learn more about our own culture in the future.