河北唐山市高三上期末考试英语试卷

Some of the most painful moments I spend as a vet (兽医 ) are those spent with my customers assisting my animal patients from this world to the next. Making this final decision is not easy, and I have often felt powerless to comfort the sorrowful owners.
That was before I met Shane.
I had been called to examine a ten-year-old dog named Belker who had developed a serious health problem. The dog's owner—Ron, his wife, Lisa, and their little boy, Shane—were hoping for a miracle (奇迹). But I told the family there were no miracles left for Belker, and offered to perform the euthanasia (安乐死) for the old dog in their home. As we made the arrangements, Ron and Lisa told me they thought it would be good for the four-year-old Shane to observe the euthanasia. They felt Shane could learn something from the experience.
The next day, I felt the familiar catch in my throat as Belker's family surrounded him.
Shane seemed so calm, patting the old dog for the last time, that I wondered if he understood what was going on.
A few minutes later, Belker slipped peacefully away. The little boy seemed to accept Belker's death without any difficulty or confusion. We sat together for a little while after Belker's death, wondering aloud about the sad fact that animal lives are shorter than human lives.
Shane, who had been listening quietly, piped up: "I know why."
Shocked, we all turned to him. What came out of his mouth next astonished me. I'd never heard a more comforting explanation.
He said, "Everybody is born so they can learn how to live a good life: like loving everybody and being nice, right?" The four-year-old continued, "Well, animals already know how to do that, so they don't have to stay as long."
Shane's parents wanted Shane to witness the euthanasia mainly because ____.

What can we learn from the third paragraph?

We can infer from the underlined sentence that____.

What would the author say about Shane?

Instagram is containing so many photos of food—now a pop-up diner in London is taking advantage of this new trend by letting people settle the bill for their meals simply by uploading photos of their dishes to social networks.
I always thought people's taking pictures of their food was kind of silly, but at this new  pop-up restaurant in the UK, I'd probably do it too. 'The Picture House' is the world's first pay-by-photo restaurant—you order, click a photo of the food, share on Instagram and eat for free!
The restaurant belongs to frozen food giant (巨人) Birds Eye, who came up with the idea to cash in on people's addiction with photographing food and sharing the pictures online. They conducted a survey and found out that more than half of the British population regularly took pictures of their meals. So they realized it was a better way to advertise their new dining range.
The pop-up diner was open in Soho, London for three days in May, and is now moving to other major UK cities. They serve two-course meals that customers don't have to pay for, if they photo and Instagram it.
The restaurant is a part of Birds Eye's 'Food for Life' campaign, a new marketing project that aims at changing the way people look at frozen food. "Taking photos of food enables people to show off and to share their mealtime moments—from the everyday to the special," said marketing director Margaret Jobling.
The reaction to The Picture House has been great so far. And the pay-by-picture concept has proven to be an effective way. Alternative payment methods are actually gaining popularity among a lot of businesses. Last year, in a cafe in Germany customers pay by how much time they spend there, not by what they eat.
Instagram probably is ____.

What's the author's attitude to this new trend?

'The Picture House' encourages sharing photos of its food to ____.

Which of the following can serve as the best title for the passage?

Preparations are underway around the world for Chinese New Year (Feb 19) and celebrations in China will be mirrored across the planet wherever the Chinese Diaspora (华侨) calls home. Here are some Chinatowns for those outside of China wishing to mark the day.
London
Although it may not be as large or as long-built as others, having only become a center for the Chinese community during the 1950s, London's Chinatown is a perfectly formed little firework that knows how to see in the year with a bang. Decorated with red lanterns (灯笼), previous years have seen shows with acrobatics (杂技), martial arts (武术), dance and opera nearby.
San Francisco
San Francisco's Chinatown is perhaps the most famous in the United States. The city was the main entry-point for Chinese who had crossed the Pacific to the USA during the early 19th      century. Between the Grant Avenue and the Stockton Street, this historic area is a local treasure, attracting more visitors per year than the Golden Gate Bridge.
Bangkok
With a more than 100-year-old history, the Thai capital's Chinatown contains complex streets offering all kinds of tasty treats, clothes, toys and antiques. Sunday market days are such a good time to get the full atmosphere of the neighborhood. The area is also known for its gold dealers, whose shops line the road.
Mauritius
Found in Port Louis, this Mauritian Chinatown shows the island nation's rich multicultural diversity. Established in the early years of the 20th century by settlers from China, its tiny            shops and restaurants serve locals and visitors. During the Chinese Spring Festival, the most exciting sight is the Dragon Dances on Rue Royale when Chinese musicians and dancers perform the traditional Lion dances through the streets.
According to the text, which of the following has the longest history?

What's special about Bangkok's Chinatown?

If you want to enjoy the Dragon Dances, you can go to ____.

Hybrid cars （混合动力车） are cars that run on petrol and electricity. They have a small standard petrol engine and a battery (电池) electric motor to provide electric power.
There are some differences between different models of hybrid cars, but the general principle is that the car runs on petrol, and the electric motor kicks in when additional power is required, for example, when going uphill or accelerating. In some hybrid cars the petrol engine turns itself off when not needed, for example when the car has stopped at traffic light, keeping only the electric engine running.
Conventional cars have large engines to deal with driving uphill and accelerating. Hybrid cars have much smaller petrol engines, improved by electric motors when needed, so they use less petrol. Another way that fuel consumption is cut is by a system of "regenerative (再生的) braking". The electric motor is used to slow down the car, rather than conventional brakes. The energy produced by slowing the car is changed into electrical power, which is automatically stored in the battery. In effect, the battery recharges when you brake. In conventional cars the energy produced when braking is wasted.
In 1928 Ferdinand Porsche built an experimental hybrid car. The first mass-produced                        hybrid car, the Toyota Prius, came out in Japan at the end of 1997. However, hybrid cars became available in the USA only in 1999. As they use less fuel, hybrid cars are cheaper to run. There are also many voices in place to encourage people to buy them. In some countries, hybrid car owners pay a lower rate of tax, and don't have to pay on certain roads. In some cities, hybrid cars are allowed to park for free.
Hybrid cars consume less energy than conventional cars because hybrid cars _____.

In regenerative braking, _____.

From the last paragraph we can learn that Hybrid cars ____.

The main purpose of this text is to_____.

You may have grown up living with sisters and brothers, or this may be your first time
sharing your living space with someone else.   However, it can also be a great part of your college experience. Follow these tips to make sure you and your roommate keep things pleasant and supportive throughout the year.
Be clear from the beginning.
Maybe you hate it when someone interrupts you when you are sleeping every morning. Maybe you need ten minutes to yourself before talking to anyone after you wake up.
It's not fair to expect him or her to pick up on them right away, and communicating what you need is one of the best ways to get rid of problems before they become problems.

This may seem simple, but it's probably one of the biggest reasons why roommates
experience conflicts. Don't you think he'll mind if you borrow his shoes for a quick soccer game? For all you know, you just stepped over an uncrossable line. Don't borrow, use, or take     anything without getting permission first.
Be open to change.
You should expect to learn and grow and change during your time at school.
As the term progresses, realize things will change for both of you. Be comfortable addressing things that unexpectedly come up, setting new rules, and being flexible to your changing environment.
Follow the Golden Rule.
    No matter what your relationship is at the end of the year, you can take comfort knowing you acted like an adult and treated your roommate with respect.

E. Having a roommate surely has its challenges.
F. You should correct your bad habits first.
G. And the same should happen to your roommate, if all goes well.

Challenges and tough experiences can help you find out who you really are.
About 2 years ago, I was     in one of my first taekwondo (跆拳道) championships  (锦标赛). I was very      in myself My opponent (对手) was skinny. The thoughts in my head were something like "She's so       of course you'll win". As the match started, my opponent's true          came out. She came straight at me and landed a head kick on me,           three points in the first five seconds. I was so shocked,           and forgot everything my coach said. I was kicking       , in hopes of not losing. But          hit me. I lost 21-5.1 had never lost before. I was afraid of the girl, and to me, her name was       with defeat.
The experience lasted with me. I worked and trained harder than before. I listened to my         wholeheartedly and made sure I was not overconfident. The following year, I         the same girl once again at the state championships. I was         But with encouragement from my coach, I         some confidence. When the fight started, I did not panic like the previous match but listened to my coach's       . His voice       me around the ring (拳击场), attacking at key moments. The main thought in my head was not about winning or losing,       doing my best. Eventually, I won. My hard work, and listening to my coach all        . My opponent had the        skinny figure, but did not frighten me anymore.
From this experience, I learned not to let confidence overshadow reality. It is important to      _ the fact that there are people better than you. But with this idea in mind, you can work hard to become that person mat is better. This experience also taught me not to judge others based on their         .

A．competing B．struggling C．playing D．quarrelling

A．proud B．confident C．content D．ashamed

A．young B．tiny C．strong D．ugly

A．expression B．sense C．personality D．figure

A．taking B．catching C．reaching D．scoring

A．surprised B．panicked C．tired D．excited

A．angrily B．bravely C．blindly D．cautiously

A．reality B．courage C．imagination D．memory

A．filled B．associated C．mixed D．compared

A．coach B．teammate C．opponent D．judge

A．recognized B．faced C．admired D．reminded

A．afraid B．courageous C．delighted D．alone

A．lacked B．borrowed C．developed D．remembered

A．judgment B．praise C．encouragement D．advice

A．showed B．forced C．kept D．directed

A．but B．or C．so D．and

A．paid back B．called off C．called back D．paid off

A．different B．same C．rare D．common

A．oppose B．ignore C．receive D．accept

A．appearances B．words C．description D．behavior

Many people travel during the holiday season but do not make sure that their houses and homes    (protect). Crime goes up    (rapid) during the winter and summer holiday seasons. Here are some things that you should keep in mind when you go on
holiday.
Always give    (strange) the feeling that you are at home. Have the snow    (clean) off your stairs or out of your driveway during the winter season. You might ask someone to park    cars in your driveway.
Tell your newspaper deliverer that you are not at home.    (have) a pile of newspapers and other mail on your doorsteps tells people that you are not at home, so you could also have a neighbor   a relative get your mail every day.
Fix a timer in some of your rooms  turns lights on and off during different times of the day. Some TVs also come with a timer that you could set to be turned on during certain times. Have motion (运动) sensitive lights outside your house that keep thieves away   you are not at home.

假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处
语言错误，每句中最多有两处，每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号()，并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线(＼)划掉。
修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意：1．每处错误及其修改均限一词。
2．只允许修改1 0处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。
Television playsimportant part in our life. It shows us information program, like the news and sports events. We can watch films, listen to interviews and hearing the sounds of events that happened far away. Television teach us about countries and cultures but we can enjoy entertainment. A television set can be used for another things as well. You can record shows and films for late viewing, watch DVDs, or even play video games. Television was being developed over 80 years ago, influenced our lives ever since.

假如你是育才中学的一名英国交换生Tom。为了放松心情、结交朋友并了解中国的风土人情，
你计划这个假期去云南大理、丽江旅游。请根据以下要点撰写一篇博文寻找中国学生作为旅游伙伴：
1．时间：  2月2 1日-2月26日；
2．对旅伴的要求；
3．联系方式：电话：13012345678; E-mail:tommy1999@163.com.
注意：
1．词数100左右；
2．可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3．开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
I'm Tom, a British exchange student at Yucai High School.
                                                                 
                                                                 
                                                                 
                                                                 
                                                                 
                                                                 
Looking forward to meeting you.