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1、2019-2020 學年寧夏固原市隆德縣普通高中教育集團聯(lián)考高三(上)期中英語試卷一、閱讀理解(本大題共15 小題,共30.0 分)ABroken Wings1-4 Aug : Musical adaptation of the poet Kahil Gibrans 1912 masterpiece Set in New Yorkin 1923 , it transports you to turn-of-the-century Beirut7:30 pm ( & 2 :30 pm 4 Aug ) Tickets :10- 96 so www trh co uk Theatre Royal H
2、aymarket , Haymarket , SWIY 4HT T: 020-7930 8800 E7 Station: Piccadilly Circus Chicago the MusicalMartin Kemp stars as Billy in this jazz musical based on real murder cases which shocked Chicago in the 1920s Mon-Sat 7 :30 pm;Wed & Sat 2:30 pm Tickets : 25-150www phoenixtheatrelondon co ukPhoenix The
3、atre, 110 Charing Cross Rd, WC2HOJP T: 0843-316 1082 E7 Station:Tottenham Court RoadDreamgirlsMusical about a female singing group from Chicago Clar,sic songs include I Am Telling You Im Not Going , I Am Changing , and Listen and One Night Only Join these friends as they go on a musical rollercoaste
4、r ride through a world of fame , fortune and the ruthless realities of show business, testing their friendships to the very limit Mon-Sat 7 : 30 pm; Wed & Sat 2 : 30 pm Tickets : 15- 75 www savoytheatre org savoyStrand WC2R OET T: 0844-871 7687 E8 Station: Covent GardenEverybodys Talking about Jamie
5、This feel-good musical is set on a council estate in Sheffield , northern England , and tells the story of 16-year-old Jamie and how he overcomes bullies and prejudice This is inspired by atrue bully story Mon-Sat 7 : 30 pm; Wed & &t 2 : 30 pm Tickets : 20- 85 www everybodystalkingaboutjarmie co ukA
6、pollo Theatre , 31 Shaftesbury Ava WID 7ES T :0330-333 4809 E7 Station: Piccaddly Circus1. Which number can one call to get more information on the musical about a murder story ?_A. 020-7930 8800 B. 0843-316 1082 C. 0844-871 7687 D. 0330-333 4809 2. Which one of the musicals isnt set in the U S? _A.
7、 Dreamgirls B. Chicago the Musical C. Broken Wings D. Everybodys Talking about Jamie 3. If one wants to enjoy classic songs , which website should he visit to book tickets ?_第1頁,共 13頁A. www trh co uk B. www phoenixtheatrelondon co ukC. www savoytheatre org savoyD. www everybodystalkingaboutjamie co
8、ukBMartha Graham, born in 1894, was one of the most famous dancers and creators of dance, whose influence on modern dance has been compared with the influence Pablo Picasso had on the modern visual arts, Stravinsky had on music, or Frank Lloyd Wright had on architecture. She created almost two hundr
9、ed dance pieces. She is often called the Mother of Modern Dance.Earlier in her life, however, Graham did not know that she would become a dancer. At that time, the dancers were looked down on. So Grahams parents didnt approve of her desire to dance at the beginning. Until the mid-1910s, she began he
10、r studies at the newly created Denishawn School of Dancing and Related Arts, founded by Ruth St. Denis and Ted Shawn, where Graham worked very hard to improve her ability to dance because she was considered too old to begin dancing.In 1936, Graham made her defining work, Chronicle, which signaled th
11、e beginning of a new area in modern dance. The dance brought serious issues to the stage for the general public in a dramatic manner. Influenced by the Wall Street Crash of 1929, the Great Depression that followed, and the Spanish Civil War, it focused on depression and isolation, reflected in the d
12、ark nature of both the set and costumes.Graham continued to dance past the age of seventy. Once again, she met with criticism from people who came to watch her shows. But she didnt give up. Her last completed ballet was 1990s Maple Leaf Rag. A Dancers World is an introduction to Graham and her work.
13、 She tells about her dances and her dance group shows some of their methods.Martha Graham received many awards during her lifetime, including the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1976. She was the first dancer to receive the countrys highest civilian honor. She died in 1991 at the age of ninety-six.
14、 In 1998, Time magazine listed her as the Dancer of the Century and as one of the most important people of the twentieth century.4. Why are some famous people mentioned in Paragraph 1?A. To show Martha Graham was influenced greatly by them.B. To show Martha Graham kept in touch with them regularly.C
15、. To show Martha Graham had a great effect on modern dance.D. To show Martha Graham learned something from them.5. Why did Martha Grahams parents disagree on her desire to dance at first?A. She was too old to learn dance.B. Dance was seen as a lower art at that time.C. There was no academic school t
16、o teach dancing.D. Her family was too poor to afford her tuition.6. When Martha Graham continued to dance in her 70s, she _.A. was warmly welcomed by the youthB. achieved huge success once againC. received many awards for her ageD. was attacked by some people7. Whats the text mainly about?A. The bac
17、kground of modern dance.B. The development of modern dance.第2頁,共 13頁C. Martha Graham and her achievements in dance.D. The awards Martha Graham won in her life.CThe Leaning Tower of Pisa (比薩斜塔) has never stood straight The buildings lean has puzzled engineers for hundreds of years Engineers began bui
18、lding the hell tower in Italy in 1173 It took more than 200 years to finish It was built on unexpectedly soft ground and the tower began to lean before it was done The mistake has made the building one of the worlds strange sightsHow can something so unstable last for hundreds of years? The tower ha
19、s survived two worldwars, millions of visitors , and four strong earthquakes Engineering Professor GeorgeMylonakis wanted to know why He studied the ground beneath the building and looked at how soil affects the building and how well it stands up Mylonakis and other engineers came up with an answer
20、about the tower The answer has to do with the soft ground under the tower The engineers found other important reasons,too The tower is very tall and is made of stone that makes it stiff Its height and firmness combined with the softness of the foundation soil cause the vibrational (振動的) characterist
21、ics of the structure to be improved considerably in such a way that the tower does not resonate (共振)with earthquake ground motion So during an earthquake, the tower does not shake as much as the earth under itStill , Mylonakis said the tower had almost fallen since it continued to lean more as the s
22、oft ground settled under it In the early 1990s , it was in real danger of falling and the Italian government closed the tower to visitors and started to save it Crews gradually began to take out small amounts of soil from the high north side With less soil under it , that side of the tower sank slig
23、htly Engineers also fixed equipment that allows them to make adjustments to the water pressure beneath the tower, further controlling how much the tower leans The building still leans It just leans a bit less than before Most importantly , the tower isno longer in danger John Burland worked on the p
24、roject to save the tower He said it ishighly unlikely that the soft ground under the tower will cause it to fall and only a very largeearthquake would knock down the tower8.Why did George Mylonakis study the leaning Tower of Pisa? _A. To find out why it leans B. To explore why it still standsC. To c
25、all on people to save it D. To research the soft ground under it 9.What does the underlined word stiff in Paragraph 3 refer to? _A.B.sinkingC.solidD.splendidshaky10. What measure was taken to save the tower in the early 1990s ? _A. Limit the number of visitors B. Remove soil from two sides C. Monito
26、r the amount of soil water D. Make the tower lower in the north 11. What do John Burlands words suggest in the last paragraph ? _A. The tower is safe in most casesB. The tower still leans in danger C. The tower may fall due to the soft ground D. The tower will stand even if large earthquakes hit 第3頁
27、,共 13頁DThe ability to predict the future is a rare talent American author Isaac Asimov , one of thegreatest science-fiction writers of his age , had such a talent Back in 1983 , he was asked to predict how the world would look like in 2019 Now that were here, lets see what he got right On the role t
28、hat computing would play in the future , he was amazingly accurate Asimov thought computers would cause a revolution comparable to the industrial revolution of the 19th century Specifically , he said that mobile computerized objects would be an important part of everyday life Here, he clearly foresa
29、w our world of smartphones , tablets and other devices He also had a great deal to say about space exploration The International Space Station proves his prediction that we would not simply visit space but seek to stay there How did Asimov develop his special sense of future developments ? As a prec
30、ocious boy , Asimov taught himself to read at the age of five He read the newspapers and magazines sold in his parents candy store His scientific interests gained sharper focus at Columbia University in New York Asimov went to study chemistry , but became bored with pure laboratory science Instead,
31、he thought hard about the social significance of science He wanted to communicate his ideas to the public As an author , his books would feature the theme of social change caused by technology Asimov had his finger on the pulse of both scientific and social change He had a clear sight of what was co
32、ming around the corner for humanity in his works like the Galactic Empire seriesHis predictions are absolutely fascinating , Calum Chase , an English writer , told BBC News He was a genius 12.Which of the following has Asimov made a prediction about? _ computers environment tablets space pollution s
33、martphonesA. B. C. D. 13. What do we know about Asimov ? _A. Asimov had great interest in pure lab science B. Asimov kept pace with scientific and social change C. Asimov cared less about the social significance of science D. Asimov would read in his neighbors candy store in his childhood14.What doe
34、s the underlined word precocious in the third paragraph probably mean?_A. TalentedB. NaughtyC. ConsiderateD. Optimistic 15. What will be the best title of the passage ? _A. The Focus on Social ChangeB. A Great Science-fiction WriterC. The Ability to Predict the FutureD. The Man Who Could See the Fut
35、ure二、閱讀七選五(本大題共5 小題,共10.0 分)No one likes lies But unfortunately , most of us ever lied to people around us (1) Learning to be honest can help to clean up your relationships Here are some ways to be honest with othersStop comparing yourself with others (2) As were always comparing ourselves with othe
36、rs , we tend to hide our weaknesses with a quick and creative lie If you stop feeling competitive with others and give yourself the value you deserve , you wont feel the need to lie to bring yourself up 第4頁,共 13頁Forget what you think other people want to hear from you Speak from your heart and tell
37、the truth You dont have to worry about whether or not it will make you look bad (3) Avoid situations in which youll have to lie to others Be careful when someone begins a sentence with Dont tell soandso about this , okay? (4) For example , you can say If it is something that doesnt concern me, pleas
38、e dont tell me I dont want to be responsible for anyones secrets but my own (5) You dont have to lie if you feel good about yourself! Do things that give you pleasure andthat make you feel proud of yourself Start with some little things Dont do things that make you embarrassedA Know your weaknessesB
39、 Do things that make you proud C Thats why we tell lies so often!D It is not a good manner , thoughE You should be prepared for this situation F People respect honesty even when the truth is uncomfortable GSometimes we lie to make ourselves seem better than we really are 16.A.AB.BC.CD.DE.EF. FG. G17
40、.A. AB. BC. CD.EF. FG. G18.A. AB. BC. CD.EF. FG. G19.A. AB. BC. CD.EF. FG. G20.A. AB. BC. CD.EF. FG. G三、完形填空(本大題共20 小題,共30.0 分)DDDDE.E.E.E.I passed a man on the way home from work this evening He was staggering(搖搖晃晃地走) down the road I slowed down and (21)whether to stop and give him a lift However ,
41、there were a lot of cars behind me and I lost the (22) to stop there because the road was too (23) I was not (24) , but he seemed to be quite drunk So I finally(25) my car beside the road and watched him in my rearview mirror (后視鏡) (26),he was too drunkA truck changed its direction to avoid him-he d
42、idnt even (27) I thought I could sit and (28) him to reach mycarFive minutes went by and he (29)My windows were down , and I asked him if he wanted my (30) He said he was going to the next townIt was not (31)enough to put me to troubleSo I asked him to get into my car Sorry , Im (32) quite drunk I a
43、ttended a funeral (葬禮) but my family left earlier , so I decided to (33) homeIm Ryan , he said and offered me his(34) Along the way we had a (35) talk He told me he had buried his uncle , and that he was a traveler He called me Brother and gave me his sunglasses as payment I (36) and said the joy wa
44、s in the giving We(37) almost everything such as where we came from and where welived And he said sorry (38) for being so drunk Anywhere around here is fine for me , he saidSo I (39) him at the next crossing, and thenwe said goodbye I felt lucky to have had that (40) to help him!21.A. askedB. knewC.
45、 wonderedD. doubted22.A. courageB. timeC. rightD. ability23.A. longB. wideC. oldD. busy第5頁,共 13頁24.A. upsetB. sureC. tiredD. calm25.A. leftB. startedC. stoppedD. protected26.A. ClearlyB. LuckilyC. InterestinglyD. Finally27.A. cryB. sufferC. moveD. care28.A. depend onB. wait forC. causeD. order29.A.
46、disappearedB. continuedC. arrivedD. slowed30.A. helpB. guideC. suggestionD. present31.A. prettyB. safeC. largeD. far32.A. alsoB. reallyC. probablyD. never33.A. driveB. rideC. walkD. stay34.A. handB. priceC. serviceD. address35.A. seriousB. terribleC. boringD. pleasant36.A. noticedB. acceptedC. refus
47、edD. remembered37.A. talked aboutB. thought ofC. believed inD. met with38.A. soonB. earlyC. justD. again39.A. joinedB. droppedC. welcomedD. thanked40.A. patienceB. chanceC. powerD. excuse四、語法填空(本大題共1 小題,共15.0 分)41.If you are interested in getting university education in China and (1) ( attend) the u
48、niversity program , you may need to register in the high schoolStarting your education at the high school level in China gives you an advantage since you will be well (2)( prepare) before joining the university You will have learnt Mandarin (普通話),(3) will make your daily conversations smooth You wil
49、l also have familiarized yourself with the surroundings , making (4) easy to get your way around In high school , you will (5)( introduce ) to a Chinese way of learning and educationat (6) early age Besides, getting a high school (7) ( admit) in China is easy You only need to look for schools which
50、are offering high school education to the international students Most of them offer instructions both in English (8) Chinese Choose a right environment that will allow you to learn the local language , choose an area that is (9)( convenience) to you and select a school that allows a foreign student
51、to (10)( easy)adapt to a new culture五、短文改錯(本大題共1 小題,共10.0 分)42.假定英語課上老師要求同桌之間交換修改作文,請你修改你同桌寫的以下作文文中共有 10 處語言錯誤,每句中最多有兩處,每處錯誤涉及一個單詞的增加、刪除或修改增加:在缺詞處加一個漏字符號(),并在其下面寫出該加的詞刪除:把多余的詞用斜線()劃掉修改:在錯的詞下劃一橫線,并在該詞下面寫出修改后的詞注意: 1 每處錯誤及其修改均僅限一詞;2 只允許修改10 處,多者(從第11 處起)不計分Yesterday I was gone home by the bus and my fa
52、ther was going to pick me up at the s tation On the bus, I see a young woman with several bags of heavier books get on I wanted to offer her my seat , and I didnt In my surprise , she and I got off at the s ame stations later After a short conversation , I learned she had to walk a long way h ome So
53、 I offered give her a ride and she accepted When thinking of this experience, I was sad that she didnt do the right thing the first time on the bus But I was very happy to have a second chance to doing it六、書面表達(本大題共1 小題,共25.0 分)第6頁,共 13頁43.假如你是某校的學生會主席李華,為配合學校即將開展的讀書周(Reading Week )活動,你打算倡議同學們多讀書,讀好書請根據(jù)下
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