黑龙江省齐齐哈尔市届高三英语上学期期中试题.docx

1、黑龙江省齐齐哈尔市届高三英语上学期期中试题2020学年度高三上学期期中考试英语命题人：2020.11.7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。AIn todays world of smart phones and laptops, most people have at least one time-telling thing with them. Since these digital products are so common, is time

2、running out for the 500-year-old watch? According to some consumers, the answer is yes. New Jersey teenager Charlie Wolman says a watch is “an extra piece of equipment with no necessary function.” Many young adults think so and use their smart phones to tell time. It is said that fewer young people

3、wear watches today than ten years ago. As a result, some people say that the watch industry is at a crossroads.However, watchmakers optimistically say that watches redeem (弥补) popularity when consumers reach their 20s and 30s. By then, they are willing to spend money on a quality watch that doesnt j

4、ust keep good time. Fifty years ago, watchmakers took pride in their products accuracy. But in recent years, the watch industry has changed itself into an accessory (配饰) business. And today, the image a watch conveys has become more important than the time it tells.“Complications” features that go b

5、eyond simple timekeeping are an important part of a watchs image. Todays watches offer lots of features that meet almost any personality. These features include compasses, USB drivers, and even other functions that measure the effectiveness of golf swings!Creativity also plays a key role in designin

6、g todays watches. For example, Japanese watchmaker Tokyoflash makes watches that dont even look like watches. The companys popular Shinshoku model uses different color lights to tell time. It looks more like a fashionable bracelet than a watch.Whether a watch conveys fashion sense, creative talent o

7、r a love of sports, consumers want their watches to stand out. Nowadays, everyone has the same kind of gadget in their bags, so people want to make a statement with whats on their wrists. Will this interest in wrist fashion last? Only time will tell!1. What can we know from the first paragraph?A. As

8、 most people see, watches are out of fashion.B. Some people feel that watches have been of no use.C. The watch industry will close down sooner or later.D. There are so many choices of watches for teenagers today.2. According to the passage, what image does a watch convey nowadays?A. It simply tells

9、time.B. It appeals to many teenagers.C. It has many complex functions.D. It has an impact on creativity and imagination.3. Japanese watchmaker Tokyoflash is mentioned in Paragraph 4 to _.A. show why Shinshoku watches are popularB. advertise Shinshoku watches made by TokyoflashC. tell that todays wat

10、ches need more imaginationD. make a comparison between watches and bracelets4. What may be the best title for the passage?A. Watches Tell More Than Time B. Japanese Watches Stand OutC. Watch Industry Is In a Bad Situation D. Watches Are Becoming Less PopularBOphelia and the Marvelous Boy by Karen Fo

11、xleeType: FantasyStory line: When Ophelia moves to a strange city where it never stops snowing, she discovers a boy locked away for 75 years in a museum. She must help the boy before the Snow Queen freezes the world. Along the way, Ophelia learns how to believe in things she cannot see.Targeted read

12、ers: People who like fairy tales would enjoy this book.A Hundred Horses by Sarah LeanType: MysteryStory line: The wooden horse Nell brings along during her visits to aunt and cousins is stolen by a girl named Angel. As Nell finds out Angels true identity, a bond grows between them and a group of 99

13、horses. Word has it that the 100th horse is magical. But where is it? Nell doesnt know, but Angel might know.Targeted readers: Kids who like animals and nature will be sure to find this book exciting.How to Catch a Bogle by Catherine JinksType: FantasyStory line: Birdie is an orphan who is good at t

14、rapping monsters with her singing voice. She is the only goblin (妖精) hunter in the world. When kids go missing, its up to her to figure out why.Targeted readers: Anyone who is looking for monsters will take great pleasure in this book.I Even Funnier. A Middle School Story by James Patterson and Chri

15、s GrabensteinType: FictionStory Line: After a car accident Jamie loses his family, so he moves in with his aunt, uncle and his cousin Stevie, whose basic aim is to trick Jamie. But Jamie keeps having a positive attitude and running after his goals. He has been recently honored the Funniest Kid Comic

16、 of New York State.Targeted readers: This book would be great for anyone who is fond of humorous books.5. Which writer tells a story about a girl saving the world?A. Karen Foxlee. B. Sarah Lean.C. Catherine Jinks. D. James Patterson and Chris Grabenstein.6. Nature lovers may take interest in_.A. Oph

17、elia and the Marvelous Boy B. A Hundred HorsesC. How to Catch a Bogle D. I Even Funnier: A Middle School Story7. Who goes through life challenges without losing heart?A. Ophelia. B. Nell. C. Birdie. D. Jamie.8. In which section of a newspaper can we probably find this passage?A. Fashion. B. Literatu

18、re. C. Business. D. Local news.CMany Beijing residents go to great lengths to avoid breathing the citys smoggy air, especially when it reaches critical pollution levels, but one local entrepreneur decided that canning and selling this poor quality air as a souvenir would be a great idea. Believe it

19、or not, he was right.After seeing a number of companies achieve commercial success by canning fresh air from countries like France, Canada or Australia and selling it in China, Dominic Johnson Hill, a British-born citizen of Beijing and owner of the Plastered 8 souvenir shop, decided to turn the ide

20、a on its head and sell canned Beijing air throughout China and abroad.“Id seen people going crazy to buy canned air from Canada and Australia, so I thought it was time to push business the other way,” the entrepreneur said. “Theyre perfect gifts! What else are you going to take home when you go home

21、 from Beijing? A roast duck? A Plastered T-shirt? These cans are light, portable; you can just imagine someones face when they unwrap it for Christmas.”The few mouth-fulls of Beijing air come in standard tin cans featuring a couple of iconic city landmarks as well as a snarky description of the cont

22、ents: “a unique blend of nitrogen, oxygen and some other stuff ”. The tongue-in-cheek souvenirs cost 28 RMB (US$4) and are available at the Plastered 8 shop, as well as on its online shop. But if youre actually considering buying some, youd better ask shop, as they are virtually flying off the shelv

23、es. Johnson Hill told Ruptly that his shop is selling hundreds of Beijing air cans every day.Personally, the well-sold can probably is an awakening for the public to be concerned about the living conditions. Yet one thing thats not particularly clear is whether the air is really collected from Beiji

24、ng, as the cans are labeled as “Made in Shenzhen”. Theres a big chance thats just Plastered 8 humor, as they also list “Choking Hazard” and “May have come into contact with nuts” as warnings.Anyway, it is probably a unique way to arouse public awareness of protecting the environment.9. What are many

25、 people in Beijing likely to do with the smoggy air?A. Try to get used to it. B. Can it as a souvenir.C. Sell it all over the world. D. Try their best to avoid it.10. How may one feel when receiving canned Beijing air for Christmas?A. Satisfied. B. Surprised. C. Frightened. D. Refreshed.11. Which of

26、 the following can replace the underlined word “stuff” in Paragraph 4？A. liquids B. objects C. minerals D. risks12. What can we infer from the passage?A. There is something unidentified in the canned Beijing air.B. The Plastered 8 souvenir shop is famous for its humor.C. The writer may expect us to

27、care more about the environment.D. Dominic Johnson-Hill is a British man who lives in Beijing.DIn different cultural groups, people can take the meaning of silence differently. In their opinions, silences may be thoughtful, or they may be empty when a person has nothing to say. A silence in a conver

28、sation may also show stubbornness, or worry. Silence may be viewed by some cultural groups as extremely uncomfortable; therefore attempts may be made to fill every gap with conversation. People in other cultural groups value silence and view it as necessary for understanding a persons needs.Many Nat

29、ive Americans value silence and feel it is a basic part of communicating among people, just as some traditional Chinese and Thailanders do. Therefore, when a person from one of these cultures is speaking and suddenly stops, what may be implied is that the person wants the listener to consider what h

30、as been said before continuing. In these cultures, silence is a call for reflection.Other cultures may use silence in other ways, particularly when dealing with conflicts among people or in relationships of people with different amounts of power. For example, Russian, French, and Spanish people may

31、use silence to show agreement between parties about the topic under discussion. However, Mexicans may use silence when instructions are given by a person in authority rather than be rude to that person by arguing with him or her. In still another use, people in Asian cultures may view silence as a s

32、ign of respect, particularly to an elder or a person in authority.Nurses and other care-givers need to be aware of the possible meanings of silence when they come across the personal anxiety their patients may be experiencing. Nurses should recognize their own personal and cultural construction of silence so that a patients silence is not interrupted too early or allowed to go on unnecessarily. A nurse who understands the healing value of silence can use this un