河南省周口中英文学校届高三英语上学期期中试题含答案Word文档下载推荐.docx

1、When pigs fly!This expression is one of my favorites and I use it all the time. It is used primarily when speaking, meaning that something is extremely unlikely or impossible. For example, “I will forgive him when pigs fly!” “When do you think you will get a gym membership, Lucy?” “When pigs fly!”A

2、penny for your thoughts?This question is used in a situation where someone appears thoughtful or is very quiet seeming lost in thought. But remember that you dont actually have to pay them a penny if they do tell you what is going on! For example, “Youve been a bit quiet this evening, Pete. A penny

3、for your thoughts?Its the bees kneesThe phrase dates back to the 1920s, and refers to an extraordinary person, thing, idea, and so on. For example, “Try this chocolate. Its the bees knees.”To feel a bit under the weatherI use this expression in many different situations but most use it to refer to f

4、eeling ill, or unwell. You would not use this phrase if you were feeling extremely unwell. It is only for those times when you are feeling a little ill or suffering from something slightly like a cold or a cough. However, this can also be used to refer to feeling emotionally low.21. What will you sa

5、y if you think something is special?A. When pigs fly! B. A penny for your thoughts?C. To feel a bit under the weather. D. Its the bees knees 22. Which of the following sentence can replace “A penny for your thoughts?A. What are you thinking about? B. What can I do for you? C. How are you feeling? D.

6、 How do you like it?23. Why does the author write the passage?A. To show how to remember idioms.B. To introduce some useful idioms. C. To tell people the importance of idioms.D. To arouse the interest in idioms. BMom and Dad are two of the most important people in your life. You probably see at leas

7、t one of them every day. If your dad worships（崇拜） the Pittsburgh Stealers, youre likely to grow up being a big fan of that football team. And if your mom loves to read, you just might grow up carrying a book wherever you go, just like she does. Here are four ways you can stay close and build a stron

8、g relationship with your parents. （1）Spent time together. How much time do you spend just enjoying each others company?Instead of playing a computer game or watching TV, maybe you can ask your mom and dad to play with you. Go outside together, try a board game, or read a book out. （2）Share your feel

9、ings and ask for help. Your mom or dad might not know that youre having a problem. Tell a parent if youre sad or struggling with something. （3）Show your care. Some families are always kissing, hugging, and saying “I love you”. Its important to show that you care for each other. In addition to kisses

10、 and hugs, kids and parents show their love by respecting each other, being caring, polite, and thoughtful. （4）Whatever you do, do your best! You dont have to be perfect, but when you do your best, you make your parents proud. It makes them happy to see how youre turning into such a great kid. Why?

11、Because it lets them knowtheyre doing a good job.24.The first paragraph mainly tells us. A. the Pittsburgh Stealers is a famous football team B. the kid will like reading if his or her mother likes C. parents influence their kids greatly D. we should follow our parents hobbies25.In the third paragra

12、ph, the author suggests that A. you keep your parents company all the time B. you stay at home with your parents C. you enjoy games when your parents watch TV D. you do something together with your parents26.The underlined part “theyre doing a good job” meansA. they have very good jobs B. their jobs

13、 can bring the family much moneyC. they make you become a great kid D. they make you find a good job27.The text intends to tell usA. parents are important to everyone B. how we get along with our parentsC. to respect our parents D. to share feelings with our parentsCWhen we think of a generation gap

14、 we usually think of conflicting tastes in music, or pastimes. But now the generation gap is handwriting. After one teacher in Tennessee discovered that she had students who couldnt read the assignments she was writing on the board, she posted it on the Internet saying handwriting should be taught i

15、n schools.Opponents claim that handwriting has become out of time in our modern world. Typed words have become a primary form of communication. Once a practical skill, handwriting is no longer used by the vast majority of Americans. It is no longer taught in schools, and some claim that the time tha

16、t it would take to teach it could be put to better use, for instance, by teaching the technical skills.But even in todays world there are still plenty of reasons to pick up a pen and apply it to paper. Many American institutions still require original signatures, for instance, signing for a register

17、ed letter and buying a house. And original signatures are much more difficult to forge（伪造）than their digital counterparts. There is also strong evidence that writing by hand is good for the mind. It activates a different part of the brain, and improves fine moving skills in young children. People al

18、so tend to remember what they write by hand more than what they type, and the process of writing by hand has been shown to stimulate ideas. Not only that, studies have shown that kids who write by hand learn to read and spell earlier than those who dont. Not to mention, handwriting is pleasing, as i

19、s evidenced by the fact that no one has ever typed a love letter. And handwriting remains popular as an art form.Yes we live in a modern world, but we live in a modern world that is based on fundamental values.28. What did the teacher find in her class?A. Her students had a big generation gap with h

20、er.B. Her handwriting was too terrible to understand.C. Some students handwriting on the blackboard was too difficult to tell.D. Some students could not recognize her handwriting on the blackboard.29. Why do some people agree to teach handwriting in school?A. Handwriting is beneficial to the brain.B

21、. Handwriting is very easy to remember. C. Handwriting can help one buy a house. D. Handwriting is an art form out of time.30. What can we infer from the passage?A. Lovers often write love letters to each other.B. What people write by hand is not easy to fake.C. Handwriting is unnecessary in our mod

22、ern society.D. Technical skills are more important than handwriting.31. What is the authors attitude towards teaching handwriting in school?A. Opposed. B. Objective. C. Supportive. D. Unconcerned. DChina officially informed the World Trade Organization on Tuesday that it will ban the import of 24 di

23、fferent types of solid waste by the end of this year as part of a campaign to deal with environmental pollution and protect peoples health.In response to growing public concerns over the potential environmental and health danger caused by the increasing amounts of solid waste imported into the count

24、ry for recycling and treatment, China passed a special law in 1995 to control imports of waste materials, such as plastics, slag from steelmaking, unsorted scrap paper and discarded textile materials.A year later, the country published a list for solid waste imports and began implementing a permit s

25、ystem to control the import volumes and types of waste imported.However, due to the lack of effective supervision（监管）and the failure of relevant departments to fulfill their duties, solid waste imports have not been effectively controlled.So far, China is the worlds largest importer of solid waste.

26、According to the Ministry of Environmental Protection, China imported 7.3 million metric tons of plastic waste worth $3.7 billion in 2016, accounting for 56 percent of global imports of solid waste.Correct recycling of solid waste materials is an important part of the global economy, and moderate im

27、ports of scrap plastic, scrap paper and scrap rubber products, such as vehicle tires, can to some extent, make up for Chinas shortage of various raw materials.However, the lack of supervision has resulted in the countrys severe soil and environmental worsening.Given that Chinas continuing efforts to

28、 push for industrial transformation and upgrading have resulted in a noticeable decline in the demand for the materials recycled from solid waste imports. It is right for the country to restrict such imports for the sake of the environment and public health, and to better adapt to the changed indust

29、rial structure.32. Why will China ban the import of some waste materials?A. The amount of imported solid waste is increasing.B. The demand for imported solid waste is in decline.C. People are more concerned about the environment and health now.D. Some solid waste has damaged the environment and public health.33. Which phrase has the same meaning as the underlined word?A. Putting off. B. Carrying out. C. Calling off. D.Fighting against.34. What is the problem when China deals with the imported waste?A. Some imported waste is difficult to control.B. Some departments havent shouldere