高三上学期期中考英语试题 含答案.docx

1、高三上学期期中考英语试题 含答案2019-2020年高三上学期期中考英语试题 含答案2014.11.01笔试部分（满分135分）一、 完形填空（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）请认真阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的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。In a world where parisons happen non-stop, it is difficult to look outside yourself and toever be _1_with who you are. Theres always someone whos a bit _2_. Th

2、e only solution is to reach inside and measure against what Warren Buffett calls your own inner yardstick. There is no more 3 measure for parison than who you were yesterday, last week or lastdecade, when you were at your 4 . Nothing useful ever es from parison to others. Either you see yourself as

3、better thansomeone and you get 5 , or you see someone else as better than you and you feel like all yourhard work is for 6 . It is a fools game. Not one of us is 7 alike. The only direct and honestparison is within yourself. Everything else is apples to oranges. My opinion is that you are only 8 to

4、pare yourself to someone else if their life 9 is the same as your own. Good luck finding that match. And one thing is for sure. No matter howhard you work and how 10 you are, there will always be someone who can run a little faster, jump a little higher, score a little better or look a little nicer

5、in a swimsuit. And if theres not, you can bet someone is ing up fast behind you. So how can you always win in life? Bee your best 11 . Having an image of your most recent past limits is the perfect thing to 12 you to the next level.If you ran 7 flights of stairs yesterday, then do 8 today. Who 13 if

6、 the guy next to you did 15? Itdoesnt make a bit of 14 . You are a more fit person today than you were yesterday. Yourown progress is all you need. If you 15 to a slightly higher standard of yourself every day, you will always be at the top of your game. 1. A. patient B. strict C. content D. concern

7、ed2. A. stronger B. better C. lazier D. wiser3. A. useful B. careful C. accurate D. powerful 4. A. end B. best C. side D. convenience5. A. satisfied B. inspired C. busy D. lazy6. A. nothing B. fun C. sure D. success7. A. really B. exactly C. fully D. actually8. A. instructed B. suggested C. allowed

8、D. directed9. A. situation B. position C. occasion D. acmodation10. A. diligent B. addicted C. optimistic D. dedicated11. A. assistant B. petitor C. coach D. teacher12. A. lead B. expose C. push D. cause13. A. cares B. says C. wonders D. asks14. A. effort B. sense C. change D. difference 15. A. tend

9、 B. devote C. mit D. contribute二、 语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，在空格处填入一个适当的词或者用括号中词语的正确形式填空，并将答案填写在答题卡标号为1625的相应位置上。 The only 16 (survive) of an accident in which a ship is sunk at sea was washed up on a small, island where nobody lived, He prayed excitedly that God would e to

10、 17 rescue, and every day he scanned the horizon for help, but none seemed forthing. Disappointedly, he eventually managed to build a little hut out of driftwood to protect himself and to store his few possessions. But then one day, after searching for food, he arrived home, only 18 (find) his littl

11、e hut in flames, with the smoke rolling up to the sky. The worst had happened; everything was lost. He was filled 19 grief and anger. God, how could you do this to me! he cried. Early the next day, however, he 20 (awaken) by the sound of a ship that was approaching the island . 21 had e to rescue hi

12、m. How did you know I was here? asked 22 weary man of his rescuers. We saw your smoke signal, they replied. It is easy to get 23 (discourage) when things are going bad. But we shouldnt lose heart, 24 God is at work in our lives, even in the midst of pain and suffering. Remember, next time your littl

13、e hut is burning to the ground it just may be a smoke signal that tells God to give love and kindness. For all the negative things 25 we have to say to ourselves, God has a positive answer for it.三、阅读（共两节，满分50分）第一节 阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。ASparrow is a fast-

14、food chain with 200 restaurants. Some years ago, the group to which Sparrow belonged was taken over by another pany. Although Sparrow showed no sign of declining, the chain was generally in an unhealthy state. With more and more fast-food concepts reaching the market, the Sparrow menu had to struggl

15、e for attention. And to make matters worse, its new owner had no plans to give it the funds it required. Sparrow failed to grow for another two years. Until a new CEO, Carl Pearson, decided to build up its market share. He did a survey, which showed that consumers who already used Sparrow restaurant

16、s were extremely positive about the chain, while customers of other fast-food chains were unwilling to turn away from them. Sparrow had to develop a new promotional campaign. Pearson faced a battle over the future of the Sparrow brand. The chains owner now favored rebranding Sparrow as Marcys restau

17、rants. Pearson resisted, arguing for an advertising campaign designed to convince customers that visits to Sparrow restaurants were fun. Such an attempt to establish a positive relationship between a pany and the general public was unusual for that time. Pearson strongly believed that numbers were t

18、he key to success, rather than customers speeding power. Finally, the owner accepted his idea. The campaign itself changed the traditional advertising style of the fast-food industry. The TV ads of Sparrow focused on entertainment and featured original songs performed by a variety of stars. Instead

19、of showing the superiority of a specific product, the intention was to put Sparrow in the hearts of potential customers. Pearson also made other decisions which he believed would contribute to the new Sparrow image. For example, he offered to lower the rent of any restaurants which achieved a certai

20、n increase in their turnover (营业额) .These efforts paid off, and Sparrow soon became one of the most successful fast-food chains in the regions where it operated. 26. Which was one of the problems Sparrow faced before Pearson became CEO?A. The number of its customers was declining B. It was in need o

21、f financial support C. Its customers found the food unhealthyD. Most of its restaurants were closed27. What does the underlined word “them” in Paragraph 2 refer to?A. Customers of Sparrow restaurants B. other fast-food chains C. Customers of other fast-food chains D. Sparrow restaurants28. For what

22、purpose did Pearson start the advertising campaign?A. To lean about customers spending power. B. To stress the unusual tradition of Sparrow C. To build a good relationship with the public D. To meet the challenge from Marcys restaurants. 29. The TV ads of Sparrow _ . A. changed peoples views on pop

23、starsB. amused the public with original songs C. focused on the superiority of its products D. influenced the eating habits of the audience 30. What was Pearsons achievement as a CEO?A. He managed to pay off Sparrows debts.B. He made Sparrow much more petitive C. He helped Sparrow take over a pany D

24、. He improved the welfare of Sparrow employees B No air-conditioning? How can you sleep? a friend asks, horrified. Ive just told him that my family has decided to shut the air-conditioner off, and cut our electric bill. On this first night of our cost-cutting adventure, its only eighty-five degrees.

25、 Were not going to suffer, but the three kids grumble anyway. Its too hot to sleep. my thirteen-year-old daughter plains. Im about to die from this heat. her brother says. Just try it tonight. I tell them. In truth, Im too tired to argue for long. My face is sweaty. But I lie quietly, listening to t

26、he cricket (蟋蟀) choirs (合唱) outside. That reminds me of childhood. I think about grandma, who lived to ninety-two and was still in charge of my mothers garden until a few weeks ago before she died. And then Im back there in her house and the summer heat of my childhood. I moved my pillow to the foot

27、 of my grandmothers bed, and angled my face toward the open window. I turned the pillow over, hunting for the cooler side. Grandma saw me struggling, If you just watch for the breeze (light wind), she said, youll cool off and fall asleep. She cranked up（拉起） the Venetian blinds（百叶窗）. I stared at the

28、white curtain, willing it to move. Lying still in waiting, I suddenly noticed life outside the window, the bug（虫子） choruses, neighbors, porch-sitting late, speaking in soft words that forted me. Mom, did you hear that? my seven-year-old asks, I think its an owl（猫头鹰）family. Probably. I tell him, Just

29、 keep listening. Without the noisy air-conditioner, the house is strangely peaceful, and the night noises seem close enough to touch. I hope Im awake tonight, when the first breeze sneaks in.31. What does the underlined word grumble mean?A. shout B. lose temper C. give up D. plain32. The author ment

30、ions her childhood to_.A. memorize her considerate and kind grandmotherB. suggest a way of handling a night without air-conditioningC. share her childhood experience of going without air-conditioningD. convince the readers of the possibility of life without air-conditioning33. How did the authors gr

31、andmother help the author feel cooler?A. She opened the windows and drew the curtains.B. She asked the author to observe the soft wind.C. She found the cooler side of pillow for the author.D. She persuaded the author to listen to the noise outside.34. Finally, the children feel _ without the air-conditioner on.A. peaceful B. intolerable C. bored D. unimaginable35. What is the best title of this passage?A. Life with no air-conditioner B. A night full of memoryC. Waiting for the breeze D. A childhood memoryCI found out one time that doing a favor for someone could get you