西北师范大学附属中学2019届高三上学期期中考试英语试题 说明：本试卷分为第I卷（选择题）和第II卷（非选择题）。满分120分，考试时间100分钟。答案写在答题卡上，交卷时只交答题卡。第I卷 选择题（共两节，满分70分）第1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A、B、C和D中，选出最佳选项。APhiladelphia offers a ton of attractions that are suitable for people of every age and here are some familyfriendly attractions.Spruce Street Harbor ParkSpruce Street Harbor Park, one of the best urban beaches in America, is an outdoor heaven on the Delaware River waterfront. Visitors can relax in a hammock, play on the playgrounds, and play games like table tennis and giant chess. Dont miss out on the park at night, when colorful LED lights hanging from treetops make the entire area bright.Blue Cross RiverRinkOffering ice skating in the winter and roller skating in the summer, Blue Cross RiverRink creates a fun, outdoor experience for the whole family. Visitors can play on the nine-hole mini-golf course during the summer, and enjoy eats and drinks from the on-site bar and restaurant all year round.Sesame PlaceBig Bird, Elmo and the other stars of Sesame Street come out and play at Sesame Place, the only theme park in the nation starring the popular TV shows most lovable characters. A water park, interactive activities, parades, fireworks and shows add to the fun.Once Upon a Nation Storytelling BenchesOn summer days, uniformed and professional storytellers at 13 storytelling benches throughout Philadelphias Historic District entertain visitors with true, free, three-to-five minute tales about the colonial era as part of Once Upon a Nation. Children can pick up a Story Flag at any storytelling bench, and then collect a star from every storyteller on their journeys. Flags with all the stars can get free rides on the Parx Liberty Carousel at Franklin Square. 1. Who would most probably go to Spruce Street Harbor Park? A. People who are fond of colorful treetops.B. People who want a relaxing day outdoors.C. People who have a preference for skating.D. People who are interested in water activities.2. Which place would fans of Big Bird be interested in? A. Sesame Place. B. Blue Cross RiverRink.C. Spruce Street Harbor Park. D. The Parx Liberty Carousel.3. What can we know about Philadelphia Storytelling Benches? A.It can be visited all year round.B.It is available at a small charge.C.It has educational significance. D.It is aimed at serving the public.4. What is the text aimed at? A. Telling what we can do in some places.B. Encouraging people to visit Philadelphia.C. Recommending some places for family fun.D. Comparing some attractions in Philadelphia.BA company has just launched what it calls “the worlds first free standardized English test” recently. Anyone can take the test for free. The new exam is called the EFSET, which is short for Education First Standardized English Test. The company, Education First, is known by the letters EF. It is estimated that there are two billion English language learners worldwide. Many of them are interested in attending an American college or university. To do so, foreign students need to take the Test of English as a Foreign Languagebetter known as TOEFL. However, many foreigners are not wealthy enough to take the TOEFL. In addition, test-takers often have to travel overnight to reach an official testing site. The World Bank says an average Cambodian worker earns only about $1,000 per year. Approximately the cost of taking the TOEFL is 17.5 percent of the average workers yearly wage. It is not just individuals who find the test pricey. Some governments also find it prohibitive. Whats more, not everyone needs official results from the TOEFL or IELTSthe International English Language Testing System. In the future, its likely that the government may use the EFSET to test millions of employees and students. Experts believe that the EFSET meets the highest value in language testing. It uses special computer software that makes the questions easier or harder, depending on ones performance. The EFSET measures all the English learners levels while the IELTS and TOEFL only measure learners levels from intermediate to advanced. The EFSET is unique in the sense that it gives free online access to anyone interested in measuring their English level.There is a 50-minute and a two-hour version of the test, which its developers are calling the EFSET Plus. Both versions test only reading and listening skills. Its hopeful that speaking and writing skills will be tested in the future. The IELTS and the TOEFL still use humans to rate the speaking and writing sections. Its a huge deal for students who are in areas where they cant get to the TOEFL or the IELTS. However, it is too early to know whether the EFSET results are acceptable for colleges and universities in America. 5. Why do many foreign students take the