2019-2020学年新余市第一中学高三英语第一次联考试卷及答案解析

2019-2020学年新余市第一中学高三英语第一次联考试卷及答案解析第一部分阅读（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A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项
A
Many workers have had no choice but to adapt to working from home in recent months since offices shut down due to the COVID-19 pandemic (新冠疫情). And the noisy situation and endless housework may result in a terrible emotion. A new option is waiting foryou. That is WFH: work from a hotel.
Hotel Figuero
A special program titled Work Perks aims to reposition some of 94-year-old Hotel Figuero’s 268 rooms as day-use offices.
According to Managing Director Connie Wang, the set-up launched in June and is a great opportunity to get out of their houses with high-speed Wi-Fi, unlimited printing privileges and free parking. The 350-square-foot rooms sell for $ 129 per day, with an option to extend to an overnight stay for an additional $ 20.
The Wythe
A boutique hotel in Brooklyn. The hotel recently announced a partnership with co-working office space company Industrious through which it is recycling 13 second-story guest rooms to serve as offices for up to four people.
Each of the rooms has a small outdoor platform, and dogs are welcome. Pricing starts at $ 200 and goes up to $ 275, depending on how many people use the space.
The Sawyer
The Sawyer, in Sacramento, California, is offering pool cabanas (更衣室) for use as outdoor offices, complete with fast Wi-Fi, free parking and catered lunch for $ 150 per day.
HotelsByDay
Yannis Moati founded HotelsByDay back in 2015. That company has grown to include more than 1,500 hotels, and has seen a significant increase in the number of inquiries for day-use bookings lately.
Moati said the current situation will force hotels to upgrade themselves to stay alive, and he predicted that offering rooms for day-use only is one of the directions they will go.
1.How much should one pay for a 24-hour stay in Hotel Figuero?
A.$ 129.
B.$ 149.
C.$ 150.
D.$ 200.
2.Which hotel allows pets in?
A.The Wythe.
B.The Sawyer.
C.HotelsByDay.
D.Hotel Figuero.
3.What do we know about Yannis Moati?
A.He started a program titledWork Perks.
B.He has upgraded at least 1,500 rooms.
C.He usually predicts everything correctly.
D.He is optimistic about the WFH trend.
B
Light pollution is a significant but overlooked driver of the rapid decline of insect populations, according to the most comprehensive review of the scientific evidence to date.
Artificial light at night can affect every aspect of insects' lives, the researchers said. "We strongly believe artificial light at night — in combination with habitat loss, chemical pollution.invasive (入侵的) species, and climate change — is driving insect declines, " the scientists concluded after assessing more than 150 studies.
Insect population collapses have been reported around the world, and the first global scientific review published in February,said widespread declines threatened to cause a "catastrophic collapse of nature's ecosystems".
There are thought to be millions of insect species, most still unknown to science, and about half are active at night. Those active in the day may also be disturbed by light at night when they are at rest.
The most familiar impact of light pollution is moths (飞蛾) flapping around a bulb, mistaking it for the moon. Some insects use the polarisation of light to find the water they need to breed, as light waves line up after reflecting from a smooth surface. But artificial light can scupper (使泡汤) this. Insects areimportant prey (猎物) for many species, but light pollution can tip the balance in favour of the predator if it traps insects around lights. Such increases in predation risk were likely to cause the rapid extinction of affected species, the researchers said.
The researchers said most human-caused threats to insects have analogues in nature, such as climate change and invasive species. But light pollution is particularly hard for insects to deal with.
However, unlike other drivers of decline, light pollution is ly easy to prevent. Simply turning off lights that are not needed is the most obvious action, he said, while making lights motion-activated also cuts light pollution. Shading lights so only the area needed is lit up is important. It is the same with avoiding blue-white lights, which interfere with daily rhythms. LED lights also offer hope as they can be easily tuned to avoid harmful colours and
flicker rates.
4. What is discussed in the passage?
A. Causes of declining insect populations.
B. Consequences of insect population collapses.
C. Light pollution: the key bringer of insect declines.
D. Insect declines: the driver of the collapsed ecosystem.
5. What is the 5th paragraph mainly about?
A. How light travels in space.
B. How light helps insects find food.
C. How the food chain is interrelated.
D. How light pollution affects insects.
6. What does the underlined word"analogues"in Paragraph 6probably mean?
A. Selective things.
B. Similar things.
C. Variations.
D. Limitations.
7. What is the purpose of the last paragraph?
A. To offer solutions.
B. To give examples.
C. To make comparisons.
D. To present arguments.
C
Since I was born and brought up in a rural town, I have a great interest in nature. Using the chance of studying abroad in my second year at college, I decided to go toCanadajust because I wanted to see the beautiful phenomena there So after I finished the study program, I went toYellowknifein theNorthwest Territories.
I clearly remember the sixth night inYellowknife. Suddenly my host mother came to my room around 8 p.m. and told me to change clothes and go outside quickly carrying her camera.
The northern lights were flickering (闪烁) in the sky! I was shocked and just stood there with my mouth open.
I forgot to take pictures of the mysterious lights.
Since that night, whenever it was sunny, I went outside at night and looked at the sky. It was so cold that I lost all feeling in myhands and feet.
As I took pictures of the northern lights, I came to find a characteristic movement of the lights. They first appear in the north part of the sky and then they gradually come down to the south part of the sky. After that,
suddenly, they come in the middle of the north and south only for a while, which is the time when the best northern lights can be seen. Since it is only a few seconds for the northern lights to come down to the middle of the sky, it is very hard to get good pictures.
The stronger the sun acts, the better and stronger the northern lights flicker in the sky. That’s because they come about from the collisions (碰撞) between atmospheric gases and the solar wind. Much more solar wind comes to the earth when the sun is active, whichleads to the best northern lights. And the color1 s of the northern lights depend on the height of the collisions and the kinds of gases.
8. Why did the host mother ask the author to go out?
A. She wanted to take a picture of him.
B. She wanted to take a walk with him.
C. She wanted to tell him something important.
D. She wanted him to see the northern lights.
9. The author forgot to take pictures after going out because ______.
A. the host mother didn’t remind him to take the camera
B. he was shocked by the wonderful sight
C. the lights flickering in the sky disappeared too soon
D. he lost all feeling in his hands and feet
10. When is the best time to see the northern lights?
A. When they appear in the north part of the sky.
B. When they come down to the south part of the sky.
C. When they are between the north and south.
D. When they rise in the east part of the sky.
11. What does the last paragraph mainly tell us?
A. Waysto take good pictures.
B. The relationship between the sun and the northern lights.
C.The color1 s of the northern lights.
D. The time of the best northern lights.
D
Poaching and habitat loss have threatened Africa's two species of elephants, taking them closer toward the edge of disappearance, according to a new report released by the International Union for Conservation of
Nature(IUCN).
Before this update, Africa's elephants were grouped together and were evaluated as vulnerable by the IUCN. This is the first time the two species have been sorted separately. In the past, elephants were mostly considered as either Asian elephants or African elephants. Forest and savanna elephants were typically classified as subspecies of African elephants.
The African forest elephant is now listed as critically endangered and the African savanna elephant as endangered. The number of African forest elephants fell by more than 86% over a 31 -year assessment period. The population of African savanna elephants dropped by at least 60% over the last 50 years, according to the IUCN, which tracks the assessment risk of the world's animals. Africa currently has an estimated 415,000 elephants, counting the two species together.
Both elephant species experienced significant population decreases because of poaching. Although it peaked in 2011, illegal hunting still happens and continues to threaten elephant populations. African elephants also face continued habitat loss as their land isconvertedfor agriculture or other uses.
There is some good conservation news, the IUCN points out. Anti-poaching measures, combined with better land use planning to support better human-wildlife relationships, have helped conservation efforts. Some forest elephant population figures have stabilized in well-managed areas in Gabon and the Republic of Congo and savanna population figures have remained stable or have been growing, particularly in the Kavango-Zambezi Transfrontier Conservation Area in southern Africa.
But with constant demand for ivory and increasing human pressures on Africa's wild lands, concern for Africa's elephants is high, and the need to creatively conserve and wisely manage these animals and their habitats is more severe than ever.
12. What can be inferred from the new report about African elephants?
A. They are divided into three kinds.
B. They are dying out.
C. Their threat is mainly from poaching.
D. Their population has grown in Africa.
13. What does the author mainly tell us in Paragraph 3?
A. The detailed number of African elephants.
B. The similarities of African elephants.
C. The different types of African elephants.
D. The present situation of African elephants.
14. What does the underlined word "converted" in Paragraph 4 probably mean?
A. Expanded.
B. Protected.
C. Transformed.
D. Forbidden.
15. What's the authors attitude to the present situation of African elephants?
A. Hopeless.
B. Optimistic.
C. Uncertain.
D. Worried.
第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

选项中有两项为多余选项According to a report, the average American throws away 4.4 pounds of garbage each day. That adds up to 728,000 tons of daily garbage. Thankfully, states likeIdahoare carrying our innovative policies that others can follow. Here’s whatIdahois doing.
___16___Now, it has a blooming wind-power industry and is one of the only six states with commercial geothermal (地热的) electricity. Geothermal power plants are able to create energy using water and heat that comes from dry steam wells or from hot-water wells. The steam then powers a machine that generates electricity.
BecauseIdahonever had a large supply of fossil fuels to rely on, leaders had to become more creative with their power sources. Idaho is not as densely (密集地) populated as most other states.___17___ WhenBoiseleaders realized how much food was ending up in the local landfill, they took new steps to cutback on food waste. In 2017, the local government initiated a citywide composting (堆肥) program, where Boise residents could have their organic waste picked up at the curb (路边) along with their regular recycling.___18___ If you tend to buy less, chances are you’re throwing out less as well.___19___According to a report by Bureau of Economic Analysis, Idahoans average about $36,777 in personal spending each year, compared with $42,757 for the average American.
Idahoans manage to keep waste out of their landfills partly because of their strong commitment to recycling. BecauseIdahohas a series of communities — from urban areas inBoiseto the surrounding suburbs — no two recycling programs in the state are alike.___20___Rural areas exploit drop-off recycling centers to cut costs, while cities use curbside pickup.
A. Idaho just earned that title unexpectedly.
B. Idaho was an early adopter of green energy sources.
C. They are then able to obtain the compost soil for free.
D. Therefore, it’s able to take advantage of the space for wind-power sources.
E. Each region has developed its own unique program based on its needs and resources.
F. One possible reason whyIdahois less wasteful has to do with consumer spending habits.
G. There customized programs make iteasier for residents to have good consumption habits.
第二部分语言运用（共两节，满分45分）
第一节（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项
I goton the bus to go to school as normally do. Today, however, was quite____21____. As we approached the next stop, a little girl got on. She____22____into her wallet to find the $2 to pay the driver, but I could____23____by her expression that she didn’t have the correct____24____. Therefore, I stood up, took out $2 from my wallet, and paid____25____the girl. Then I walked back and sat down. The girl____26____me, sitting down next to me. She said “thank you” in a sweet little voice and we began to chat. I found out that she was trying to get toState Street. I felt____27____to think about a girl in such a young age____28____around in the city with no money or parent. When my____29____approached, I instructed her to get off with me and she agreed. As we got to the_____30_____, the little girl took my hand, and I_____31_____ her across the street to safety._____32_____, I had some spare time, so I_____33_____the girl to State Street, gave her $5, told her how to get home, and said goodbye. As I_____34_____out my hand to shake, she ran to me and gave me the biggest and_____35_____hug. We waved each other goodbye and she looked at me with the sweetest blue eyes, and then she skipped away_____36_____the street.
Although my new friend, Emily, was just a 9 year old girl, she gave me_____37_____ that will take her many years to understand. As we hugged, none of us said a word;_____38_____, I knew that our hearts had met and a_____39_____was made. No age can limit the_____40_____of one’s kindness or the love they can give.
21. A. frightening B. disappointing C. different D. relaxing
22. A. observed B. touched C. reached D. searched
23. A. tell B. hear C. imagine D. base
24. A. ticket B. access C. permit D. fare
25. A. off B. for C. back D. to
26. A. followed B. pushed C. noticed D. excused
27. A. tired B. bored C. troubled D. inspired
28. A. chatting B. looking C. wandering D. playing
29. A. company B. store C. center D. stop
30. A. corner B. crossroads C. destination D. shop
31. A. forced B. hurried C. led D. freed
32. A. Usually B. Luckily C. Suddenly D. Personally
33. A. accompanied B. treated C. invited D. instructed
34. A. pulled B. carried C. made D. held
35. A. toughest B. slightest C. weakest D. strongest
36. A. across B. over C. off D. down
37. A. something B. anything C. nothing D. everything
38. A. otherwise B. however C. besides D. therefore
39. A. conclusion B. contribution C. connection D. collection
40. A. ability B. power C. force D. energy
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式
Twenty years ago, the idea of sharing our lives so____41.____(open) with the world was unheard of. However, for young people today it____42.____(consider) completely normal to share pictures of their lives and interact online every day
However,____43.____concerns people is that too much time on social media may have some negative effects. Researchers measured people's attitudes and feelings before and after visiting social media sites. They found that the more time people spent on social media, the more unhappy they became.
There are a number of reasons for this. When____44.____(surf) the social media, people often see photographs and stories showing beautiful holidays, fun parties and fashionable clothes. People rarely post negative stories or bad pictures,____45.____can be misleading. For those looking at these pictures and comparing them to their own lives, they can end up feeling sad and depressed. They might think their lives are____46.____(bad) in comparison. Even for those people who post positive stories and pictures, they too can feel stressed and worried.____47.____number of "likes" and comments on their posts can make them anxious about their____48.____(popular). Of course, there is also the problem of "cyber bullying".
We don't have to disconnect from the Internet____49.____(live) a happy life, but we should realize that the pictures we see and stories we read are only part of a bigger picture. If we can do that, we can protect____50.____(we) and enjoy our lives.
第四部分写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节短文改错（满分10分）
51.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:在缺词处加一个漏词符号(^) ,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。

只允许修改10处，多者(从第11处起)不计分。

Dear Jenny,
Welcome to my school! When you arrive, there will be a party for you holding by my classmates. You may attend to English classes to feel a differently learning style. After that, you can go to your host family that you can experience the Chinese way of life. You can have meals together chatting anything that interests us.
The host family will also show us around some famous scenic spot. You can see people selling kites everywhere because our city was home to kites. There are many kinds of kites to choose from.
So isn't it the good idea to buy some for your friends? Write to me unless you have any questions about the schedule.
Best wishes.
Yours,
Zhang Ming 第二节书面表达（满分25分）
52.假如你是李华，你的外教Linda对中国书法(calligraphy)很感兴趣。

2021年5月30日，城市文化中心将举行一个书法文化交流活动，请给她写一封邀请信，内容包括：
1.时间、地点；
2.活动的内容：看展览、听讲座等；
3.活动的意义。

注意：
1.写作词数应为80左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

Dear Linda,
_____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ ______
Yours,
Li Hua
参考答案
1. B
2. A
3. D
4. C
5. D
6. B
7. A
8. D 9. B 10. C 11. B
12. A 13. D 14. B 15. A
16. B 17. D 18. C 19. F 20. E
21. C 22. C 23. A 24. D 25. B 26. A 27. C 28. C 29. D 30. B 31. C 32.
B 33. A 34. D 35. D 36. D 37. A 38. B 39.
C 40. B
41. openly
42. is considered
43. what 44. surfing
45. which 46. worse
47. The 48. popularity
49. to live
50. ourselves
51.(1).holding → held
(2).去掉to
(3). differently → different
(4). that → where
(5). 在chatting后加about
(6). us → you
(7). spot → spots
(8). was → is
(9). the → a
(10). unless → if
52.略。