1、武威一中2019年秋季学期期中考试高三年级英语试卷第一部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节 （共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 AWhats onKids Show 2(Djembe)SamajamWhen: Aug23 and 24, 7:30pmWhere: Zhe jiang Peoples Great Hall, HangzhouCanadian performance troup(剧团)Samajam has introuduced a show for families, creating musical
2、happenings with the help of their audience.Everyone in the audience receives a “music bag” which contains drumsticks, tambourines, a musical tube and a djembe, Kids and the entire family learn and play with the instruments, as they are led by performances on stage. Djembe is an African drum, a repre
3、sentative instrument of the Manding culture in west Africa.Baskerville: A Sherlock Homes MysteryWhen: Sept4-9, 7:30pmWhere: National center for the performing Arts, BeijingBaskerville: A Sherlock Homes Mystery is a play by playwright Ken Ludwig from the united States, The play is a humorous adaptati
4、on of Conan Doyles The Hound of the Baskervilles featuring more than 40 characters played by five actors.According to Ludwig, the version of Shylock Holmes and Doctor Watson in his mind is imprinted in his innermost world. The detectives are younger, more energetic and similar to those in the origin
5、al works .In addition to roles , the scenes and stage effects were developed on that basis.2047 ApologueWhen: Sept13 and 14, 7:30pmWhere: National center for the performing Arts, Beijing Director Zhang Yimou continues to explore the relationship between man and machine in the “ third season” of his
6、concept stage show, 2047 Apologue. In this new production, Zhang continued his idea from the original 2047 Apologue by dealing with the theme of the relationship between human beings and technology. The show aims to mirror reality, commenting on how science and technology are such a huge part of lif
7、e in the 21st century.Igor Krol-LlliminationWhen: Aug18, 7pmWhere: The pearl, Shanghai来源:学*科*网Z*X*X*KA cool breeze from a northern Land, a rising star on the Baltic Sea horizon. This summer, for the first time, Igor Krol from St Petersburg, is coming to China. Krol is a musical actor and singer, the
8、 laureate(获奖者)of several international vocal competitions in Russia and has played the main yoles in musicals such as Tanz der Vampire, Aladdin and the Court of Monte-Cristo. Krols solo concert Lllumination is a luxurious music experience, with elements of classical musical, pop and rock.1. What is
9、special about Kids Show2 (Djembe)?A. Everyone will get a “music bag” for freeB. The kids will play the drums for their parents.C. Most of the instruments come from West AfricaD.The performers will interact with the audience.2. What can we know about Lllumination?A . It offers you several different s
10、tyles of musicB.It has ever been awarded in the worldC.It is the first Russian musical team to chinaD. It has a number of music experiences3. Which will be shown at the same place?A. Kids Show2 (Djembe) and Baskerville: A Sherlock Homes MysteryB. Baskerville: A Sherlock Homes Mystery and 2047 Apolog
11、ue.C. 2047 Apologue and LlluminationD. Lllumination and kids show 2(Djembe) B Im a student in my fourth year of a biomedical science degree at Robert Gordon University in Aberdeen, but I also work 38 hours a week at Sainsburys to make ends meet. I do three night shifts a week, plus overtime if I can
12、 get it. Monday is the most occupied day for me - I work from 10 pm until 8 am on Saturday and Sunday nights, earning just over 100 a night, and then I have to be at my first lecture at 9 am on Monday. By the time I finish lectures, at 2 pm, Im exhausted, but I know I have to be back at work by 10 p
13、m.I constantly have to force myself to stay awake, and to be alert, whatever it takes. A packet of Skittles and a Red Bull usually helps. The work I do at Sainsburys is very physical like stacking shelves. Im lucky because Im an active person and the amount I lift at work is nothing compared with th
14、e weights I lift in the gym. I know I have the strength to bear it.Im originally from Nigeria. I came here when I was seven, growing up in Croydon, south London. Money was tight. My parents gave me everything I needed, but there was no money to spend on luxuries. I worked hard at school though and,
15、with the help of GT Scholars, I got some of the best A-level grades in my class.Unfortunately, though I had applied for “settled” British residential status when very young, the Home Office waited until I was in sixth form to approve my application. That meant I wasnt eligible for a student loan. Th
16、e only way I could afford to go to university was that if I got a job that would pay for all my living costs and my parents, who work in market research, paid for my tuition fees. In Scotland, thats about 7,000 a year.I dont have much time to socialize because of my job. Ideally, I would also like t
17、o have more time to study so I can excel at my course. Yes, I have a lot on my plate, but working hard isnt new to me. Growing up, my parents and my mentors in the church and at GT Scholars cultivated in me the importance of working hard for what I want in life.My dream is to do an MA in physiothera
18、py next year and then get a job working for the NHS. But right now, Im just focused on trying to get the best grades I can. Whenever I find life hard, I tell myself this is about my future. I dont need much, but I would like to worry less about money and have more free time. That is what I look forw
19、ard to the most.4. Why does the author work long hours and sometimes overtime every week?A. To help his parents pay off the debts. B. To pay for his tuition fees.C. To prove his ability to earn money. D. To pay for his own living expenses.5. The underlined word “eligible” in the passage can be repla
20、ced by _.A. responsible B. qualified C. feasible D. anxious6. According to the passage, which of the following words can NOT be used to describe the author?A. Sociable. B. Diligent C. Ambitious . D. Persistent.7. Which of the following proverbs can best summarize the passage?A. A penny saved is a pe
21、nny earned . B. Actions speak louder than words. C. God helps those who help themselves. D .Where there is life, there is hope.来源:学科网ZXXKCIts 5pm on a Friday and Im standing in a coffee shop above Shibuya crossing - one of the most busiest place in Japan where more than a thousand of Tokyos smartly
22、dressed people gather at eight points, ready to cross - then rush straight for each other. It looks like they must bump into each other, but Its amazing that they all manage to reach the other side safely.But the real reason Im here is that I want to see people crash. I want businessmen to knock int
23、o each other, their umbrellas flying off their arms, and uniformed schoolchildren hitting grannies. Why may I see this now, but wouldnt have had the chance even a year ago? Its very simple - smartphones.Smartphone use is booming in Japan. In 2012, only about a quarter of Japanese used them, most bei
24、ng perfectly happy with their everyday mobiles. But now more than half of all Japanese now own a smartphone and the number is rising fast. But with that rise has grown another phenomenon - the smartphone walk. Those people whore staring at a phone screen adopt this kind of pace- their head down, arm
25、s outreached, looking like zombies（僵尸）trying to find human prey(猎食).Surprisingly, an American named Michael Cucek who has lived here for more than 20 years told me smartphone walk probably wouldnt be a long-term problem. Japanese phone manner is in fact better than anywhere else in the world - hardl
26、y anyone speaks on their phones on trains, and teenagers wouldnt dare broadcast music out of one. If things got truly bad at Shibuya, the police would just start shouting at people to look up.But really, is the smartphone walk such an annoying problem? Theres only one way to find out. So I leave the
27、 coffee shop, head down to the crossing and start typing an email, promising myself I wont look up until I get to the other side. When they start walking past me, its my time to cross. As I step forward, the experience quickly becomes nervous - legs jump in and out of my vision without warning, whil
28、e shopping bags fly towards my face before being pulled away at the last moment. Im sure Im going to get hit, but after a few seconds I relax. Its OK. Everyones reacting for me.I expect to see two smartphone walkers just like me. But instead I find a young couple, very much in love and very much ref
29、using to let each others hands go just to give way to a fool on his smartphone. The girl gives me such a look of dislike that I quickly apologize and rush round them. That look was enough to ensure Ill never be smartphone walking again.8. Why does the author stand in a coffee shop above Shibuya cros
30、sing?A. Because he is waiting for somebody.B. Because he can have a good view from there.C. Because he wants to see what would happen because of smartphones.D. Because its interesting to see businessmens umbrellas flying off their arms9. How does Michael Cucek find smartphone walk in Japan?A. He fou
31、nd it by accident when he lives here.B. Japanese pay much attention to their phone manner in public. C. The police in Shibuya are too strict with peoples phone manner.D. Smartphone walk in Japan has a deep root.10. How does the author confirm whether smartphone walk is annoying or not?A. By personal
32、 experimenting B. By comparing with other way of walkC. By giving example. D. By explaining the traffic rules patiently11. After smartphone walking himself, the author thinks_.A. its exciting to walk while sending emailsB. its really dangerous to walk while sending emailsC. there are some others sma
33、rtphone walking like himD. other passers-by give way to him although they dislike. DCharity Cycling UK recently launched a campaign to raise awareness of dooring after discovering that many people dont know what it is. Dooring is when a driver or passenger opens the door into another road usertypica
34、lly cyclistwithout looking for other road users.Cycling UK chief executive Paul Tuohy told Gloucestershire Live: “Some people seem to see car dooring as a bit of a joke, but its not and can have serious consequences. Cycling UK wants to see great awareness made about the dangers of opening your car
35、door carelessly, and people to be encouraged to look before they open.”The charity says 2,009 of the 3,000 injuries were sustained by cyclists, resulting in five fatalities but says this might not be the full extent of the danger. Cycling UK says not all car dooring incidents will be attended by pol
36、ice, so the charity has written to transport minister Jesse Norman calling for a public awareness campaign urging all car occupants, not just drivers, to look before opening vehicle doors. One of the ways the charity suggests is the “Dutch reach”, where people leaving a vehicle reach over and use th
37、e non-door side hand to open the door. Cycling UK also suggests harsher laws and advice on safer road positioning for people who cycle. Mr. Tuohy said: “In the Netherlands they are known for practicing a method, known sometimes as the Dutch reach, which we think could be successfully encouraged in t
38、he UK.” “Cycling UK has written to the Department for Transport asking them to look into this, and highlight the dangers of car dooring through a public awareness THINK style campaign.” If youre really concerned about opening a door into the path of a cyclist coming behind you, consider using whats
39、known as the “Dutch reach” to open the door.That will naturally turn you in your seat and give you a much better view of whats coming up alongside in the car.12.Why does the author mention the figures in Paragraph3? A.To cause public concern. B.To report the terrible accidents. C.To show the danger
40、of car dooring. D.To stress the importance of traffic safety. 13.While doing the “Dutch reach”, you should_. A.sit stil lin your seat. B.open the car door politely. C.use the inside hand to open the door. D.use the left hand to open the car door. 14.What can be learned from the text? A.Many people a
41、re ignorant of car dooring. B.The “Dutch reach” is well received in England.C.Dooring incidents are all attended by police. D.Drivers are to blame for dooring incidents.15.Whats the authors attitude towards car dooring? A.Negative. B.Ridiculous. C.Neutral. D.Concerned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
42、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。When I first came to UK from China at 6, I entered the first grade. 16 . I saw children throw their leftover food into the large trash cans-from half-eaten pizzas to untouched burgers. I watched them pour their milk into a white bucket. In China, this was a huge no-no i
43、n school. We had to finish everything.One day, my first grade teacher announced that we would be having a party and everyone was told to bring something from their country. 17 . My mom stayed up after her long day of work and made many dumplings. She put them in the fridge and woke up early in the m
44、orning to steam them and fry them so they would taste extra fresh when I brought them to school. They smelled great and looked golden brown after they were cooked.I was so excited to share these with my class and teachers. It was placed in the corner of the table next to all the other delicious food
45、. 18 . One or two kids bravely took a piece and knew what they were because they had it with their parents at a Chinese restaurant. At the end of the party, it was cleanup. My teacher walked up to me and asked, pointing to the dumplings, “Would you like to take these home?” I carefully replied, “No”
46、 19 . I thought she was going to share it with other teachers, but immediately after I said that, she threw all the dumplings into the trash and continued cleaning. I was confused: what just happened? 20 . And today I still witness this frequently in my English friends. Please eat all your food or t
47、ake it to go or share it or just get enough so you dont have to throw it away. Thank you.A. In China, “no” usually means “yes”B. I got super excited and told my parentsC. It was very impolite to take your gift homeD. Its the biggest culture shock I have experiencedE. When I got home, I shared the ex
48、perience with my parentsF. Many kids had the cookies and juices and were hesitant to try the dumplingsG. I didnt understand why kids were getting their lunch food and not finishing it来源:学|科|网第二部分 语言知识运用（共两节，满分40分）第一节 完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）A butcher was really surprised when he saw a dog coming inside the shop. He went over to the dog and noticed it