吉林省桦甸市第八高级中学2019届高三第一次阶段性考试（8月）英语试卷

d. He met the Pope in Rome.

A.c-a-b-d B.a-b-c-d C.b-a-d-c D.a-c-b-d 31.What does the underlined word “witty” mean? A.Inspiring. B.Confident. C.Intelligent. D.Funny.

D.

Thanks to software like Apple’s Siri or Microsoft’s Cortana, it’s easier than ever to do something on our phone or computer. All we have to do is talk, and our favorite song starts playing a few seconds later.

But in the near future, asking our phone to play a song by using our voice will seem as old-fashioned as using CDs. That’s because US tech company Microsoft

recently applied for a patent (专利) for a “brain control interface” (BCI), meaning that soon, we may be able to control our phone and computer with our thoughts. BCI technology works by converting (转化) brain signals into computer

commands, similar to how pressing a certain key on a keyboard is converted into an electrical signal.This technology isn’t brand new, however.

Last year, for example, it was reported that scientists were able to help a paralyzed man from the US, 53-year-old Bill Kochevar, to move again.To do this, Kochevar was fitted with BCI technology, as well as equipment to make his muscles move.

After a few weeks of getting used to it, Kochevar was able to use his thoughts to “tell” the BCI to move his muscles, meaning he was able to feed himself for the first time in years.

Aside from helping disabled people, it’s hoped that BCI technology will improve the daily lives of other people too.

US social networking platform Facebook announced last year that it was working on BCI technology to help people type by using their brain.

By 2019, the company hopes to have created a system that will allow people to type up to 100 words per minute just by thinking about them. In turn, this could be used to offer live translation, from English to Chinese, for example.

However, many people are worried that technology that can read our thoughts will create privacy (隐私) issues, especially if social media companies are involved. But Facebook researcher Regina Dugan said at a conference last year that the company has no interest in reading people’s random thoughts. “That might be more than any of us care to know. And it’s not something any of us should have a right to know,” she said.

32.What can BCI technology do?

A.It converts our voice into computer commands. B.It offers a live translation service for people.

C.It allows our thoughts to control certain equipment. D.It controls our brain signals with a computer.

33.How does Kochevar probably feel about BCI technology? A.Disappointed. B.Thankful. C.Embarrassed. D.Proud.

34.Who else could benefit from BCI technology besides disabled people, according to the article?

A.Bus drivers. B.Medical workers. C.Social media users. D.Shop assistants. 35.Why are some people worried about BCI technology? A.It might do harm to their health.

B.Their privacy might not be respected.

C.It might take away too many job opportunities.

D.The equipment may be too expensive for ordinary p

七选五

Millions of Chinese people have been playing a mobile game called Travel Frog recently. __36__ . You prepare food and tools for its trips, and the frog sends you postcards while it’s away.

The game’s popularity may have something to do with how lonely people feel these days, according to Xinhua News Agenc.__37__, and playing the game helps them forget their loneliness for a short time.

__38__. According to the Guardian, about 40 percent of US adults say they’re lonely. And in the UK, about one in five people are “always or often lonely”, The Telegraph reported.

This might be why the UK government announced in January that it had created the job of “minister for loneliness (孤独大臣)”._39__, while the minister’s office plans to spend money on activities to bring people together.

_40__. When we see pictures of friends having fun or posting selfies without us, we may compare their “perfect” lives with our own, making us feel lonely and left out. But we should remember that there’s no need to feel lonely. As UK poet John Donne once wrote, “No man is an island, entire of itself; every man is a piece of the continent, a part of the main.”

A. Loneliness seems to be a common problem today

B. Travel Frog is a mobile game known for its peaceful nature

C. In the game, you act as the “parent” of a frog that lives alone and enjoys traveling D. The minister’s job is to find ways to help British people feel less lonely E. Many players say that the lonely frog is just like them F. The loneliness problem may be partly due to social media G. Loneliness is believed to be harmful to people’s health

第三部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）

第一节：完形填空 （共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）

Ibby Piracha is one of many regular customers at his local Starbucks in a small town in Virginia, US. 41 , Ibby isn’t like the other regulars – he’s 42 . Krystal Payne, a new employee, wanted to do something to make Ibby feel more 43 . So she spoke with other employees about Ibby, learning that they always did what they could to give him excellent 44 . But Payne wanted to take it a step further.She went home and spent her night

learning American Sign Language so she could better 45 with Ibby. The next day, she wrote him a small 46 saying: “I’ve been learning ASL, just so you can have the same 47 as everyone else.”Ibby, who was overcome with emotion over this small act of kindness, has 48 the note at home ever since.

Ibby was so 49 by Payne’s gesture (友好的示意) that he posted it on Facebook to share with his friends. His 50 was then reposted by many other people – a result that he did not 51 . But he is happy that Payne is getting the 52 she deserves (应得).

The next morning, Payne heard about the post when her manager 53 her and mentioned that there were many requests from reporters to 54 her. A Starbucks spokeswoman heard about her 55 gesture and said the company was “very 56 ” of Payne’s actions.

“My job is to 57 people have the experience they expect and that’s what I gave him,” said Payne.Ibby sees Payne’s act of kindness as a(n) 58 . “It shows that she respects deaf people,” he said.

Payne now knows enough ASL to take Ibby’s 59 , which makes Ibby’s life much easier. In the past, Ibby would have to order through text messages that he would show to the staff.Ibby still loves to visit the coffee shop, saying it is something that “gave me genuine (真正的) 60 – even now, I’m still smiling”. 1.A.Besides B.However C.Instead D.Also 2.A.quiet B.famous C.deaf D.blind

3.A.welcome B.cheerful C.different D.confident 4.A.presents B.ideas C.service D.guide

5.A.live B.compete C.play D.communicate 6.A.note B.story C.tip D.report 7.A.right B.experience C.chance D.emotion 8.A.kept B.copied C.read D.shared 9.A.bothered B.moved C.confused D.attracted 10.A.story B.gesture C.post D.picture

11.A.expect B.ignore C.want D.notice

12.A.chance B.pay C.award D.recognition 13.A.praised B.questioned C.criticized D.warned 14.A.understand B.interview C.meet D.promote 15.A.strange B.important C.kind D.brave 16.A.proud B.fond C.afraid D.ashamed 17.A.protect B.promise C.allow for D.make sure 18.A.trust B.inspiration C.opportunity D.guidance 19.A.step B.rule C.order D.advice

20.A.surprise B.pride C.challenge D.happiness

第二节 语法填空

读下面材料,在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。

Tea is enjoyed all over the world as a comforting treat. First, choose the type of tea you want to drink. There are various types of tea that offer different health _61_(benefit) and flavors. Next, boil a pot of water and pour it over your tea. Allow your tea to soak thoroughly. Add milk and sugar to increase the flavor of bold teas or add honey _62_ lightly flavored teas if desired.

Green tea is known for _63_ (it) high level of a cancer-fighting chemical. _64_,green tea is high in caffeine and can make you feel anxious and nervous if you drink too much. It is said that oolong tea may promote healthy skin and black tea can _65_(great) reduce the risk of breast cancer in younger women. White tea is helpful in preventing cavities and building the _66_ (strong) of your teeth. There have been many claims about herbal teas which can do good to health, but there is limited research or _67_(support) data on these claims.

Most teas can _68_(buy) and transported in tins of loose tea or in small packages of tea bags. Some people believe that loose leaf teas have a _69_(fresh) flavor than tea bags _70_others prefer tea bags because they’re much easier to use and carry around. 第四部分 写作

第一节 短文改错

Jo worked at a bush school whose classrooms was made of bamboo and the roofs of grass. It took the students about two hours get to the school. The other day, Jo visited Tombe’s home in a remoting village. When they arrived at the village,

Tombe’s mother was working in her garden. Tombe’s father led them to their house, a low bamboo hut with grass stick out of the roof, which she could only see one broom, a few tin plates and cup and a couple of jars. That they ate to were sweet potatoes, corn and greens. That night Jo and Jenny slept in a newly made platform. They left the village next morning after many goodbyes and handshakes. 第二节 书面表达

假设你是红星中学高三学生李华。你的英国朋友Jim在给你的邮件中提到他对中国历史很感兴趣,并请你介绍一位你喜欢的中国历史人物。请你给Jim回信,内容包括:

1.该人物是谁; 2.该人物的主要贡献; 3.该人物对你的影响。 注意: 1. 词数100左右;

2. 开头和结尾已给出,不计入总词数。 Dear Jim,

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Yours, Li Hua

命题人:曲少军 校对人：高三英语组

参考答案

听力 1-5 CCAAB 6-10 BACBB 11-15 ACBAB 16-20 CCABC 阅读理解

第一节 21-25 CBDCA 26-30CDADC 31-35 CCBCB 第二节七选五 36-40 CEADF

完形填空 41-45 BCACD 46-50 ABABC 51-55 ADABC 56-60 ADBCD

语法填空 61.benifits 62. to 63. its 64.However 65.greatly

66.strength 67.supporting 68.be bought 69.fresher 70.while

短文改错

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many goodbyes and handshakes. 解析：

书面表达

Dear Jim,

It’s great to hear from you. I feel proud knowing your interest in Chinese history.

As for my favorite figure in Chinese history, it must be Wei Yuan, a great thinker in the late Qing Dynasty. He, in his book, Haiguo Tuzhi(Maps and Records of the World), introduced modern technologies and ideas toChina. That opened our eyes to the world. In fact, he inspires me to major in English in college, to be a bridge betweenChinaand the world.

Interested in knowing more? I can find you some books! Just let me know. Cheers!

Yours, Li Hua