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1、20182019年度第一学期期中考试高三英语试题（试题总分：120分 答题时间：120分钟）温馨提示：细心阅读，认真思考，合理安排答题时间。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。AEach applicant to Harvard College is considered with great care. We consider each applicant to Harvard College as a whole person, and put enormous care
2、 into evaluating every application. We hope you will explore the information in this section to understand what we look for in our admissions process.How to ApplySubmit your application through the Common Application, the Coalition Application, or the Universal College Application. Each is treated e
3、qually by the Admissions Committee. Complete and submit your materials as soon as possible to ensure full and timely consideration of your application. View our Application Tips for step-by-step information.When to ApplyDateDeadlineDateDeadlineNovember 1Early Action DeadlineMarch 1Financial Aid Appl
4、ication deadlineNovember 1Early Financial Aid Application deadlineLate MarchDecision letters mailedMid - DecemberEarly Auction decisions releasedMay 1Reply date for Admitted StudentsJanuary 1Regular Decision deadlineWhat We Look ForWe seek promising students who will contribute to the Harvard commun
5、ity during their college years, and to society throughout their lives.While academic accomplishment is the basic requirement, the Admission Committee considers many other factorsstrong personal qualities, special talents or excellences of all kinds, perspectives formed by unusual personal circumstan
6、ces, and the ability to take advantage of available resources and opportunities.We outline everything you need to apply to Harvard.Click https: /college. harvard. edu/admissions/apply to get detailed requirements.1. Where can you find step-by-step information of how to apply?A. Common Application.B.
7、 Coalition Application.C. Application Tips D. Universal College Application.2. Which is the final day for Financial Aid Application?A. November 1. B. March 1 C. January 1 D. May 1.3. What is the basic requirement to apply for Harvard University?A. Academic accomplishment.B. Strong personal qualities
8、.C. Special talents.D. Unique perspectives.BMy favorite book, The Secret by Rhonda Byrne, talks about a formula called “SFF” which stands for “stopping finding faults”. I used to be a critical person and tried to find faults. I guess I somehow inherited this character from my father. Actually many g
9、ood qualities of my father are worth admiring except this.My father is the person who constantly looks for mistakes in other people and he thinks no one is perfect in the world. His character created a negative atmosphere in my family. I was the same as my father, so I often felt angry, disappointed
10、, depressed, and lonely in school.After I had read my favorite book I began to seek “good things” in other people. It has completely changed my life. Now I feel happier, I have more friends, I have more trust in people, and I realize everyone has their own strength! Another important lesson I got fr
11、om this book is that I should always behave myself in a positive manner. Lets admit that we sometimes complain about our situation. Thats not good. “Believe it or not, people dont like to listen to negative opinions.”One more valuable lesson I got from the book is that I should be a good listener. W
12、hen I was younger, I only wanted people to pay whole attention to my words so that I could show them how important I was. I was very proud and would show off my achievements in school without considering others feeling. I had very few friends and most people considered me as an “arrogant” person. No
13、w, I find it mush easier to make friends after making some changes!4. Why does the author like the book The Secret?A. Because hes found the secret of success from it.B. Because the book uncovers the secrets of happiness.C. Because hes learnt his fathers characters from it.D. Because it helps him cha
14、nge his attitude towards life.5. What do you know about the authors father?A. He likes finding faults with people around him.B. He makes his son feel angry and disappointed.C. He seems a critical person but in fact easy-going.D. He can create a negative atmosphere when necessary.6. The underlined wo
15、rd “arrogant” probably means “_”.A. troublesome B. admirable C. self-important D. cold-blooded7. What is the authors purpose in writing the text?A. To persuade readers to be good listeners.B. To tell readers the influence of a book on him.C. To share his painful changing experience.D. To show the result of his fathers negative character. CQuietly sitting there reading, I found myself suddenly listening to the train guards announcements. Train travelers will surely agree that when the guard makes an announcement, whether its the recorded message or the guards message, few people listen
