2019-2020年高三英语期末考试试卷.docx
2019-2020学年高三英语期末试卷及答案解析
2019-2020学年高三英语期末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ADesign a science holiday to win a science holidayIs there a scientific holiday,tour,vacation or experience in your list that you dream of making a reality? We might just be able to help with that! We are the crowd sourcing thoughts and suggestions onnew tours,and the winner will receive two free places on their tour when it's launched.Starting entries 1st May 2020Deadline 31st August 2020ENTER NOW---Write a brief description of your ideal science holiday,tour,vacation or experience.---No matter how big or small,we are looking for brilliant, unique thoughts.It can be a complex multi-location overseas holiday tour,a weekend away deep-diving,or a simple walking tour(and everything in between).---Our current tours are mainly individual-focused but we would love to hear ideas for families and schools.---Creations that have environmentally friendly themes and a low carbon impact are also welcome.---Your entry can be as simple as a great title but writing more specifies will improve the possibility of walking off with the prize.---The competition doesn't close by September,2020,so plenty of time to brainstorm your entry.---We will launch the best idea in late 2020 or at the beginning of 2021. The winner will receive the award once the result is published.If you want to submit more than 3,999 words,include photos/maps with your entry, or submit multiple entries then send it to tours @ . The competition guidelines and other related information are available at .1. When will the winner probably be announced?A. In August,2020.B. In September,2020.C. In January,2021.D. In May,2021.2. What kind of entries might be more likely to win?A. Those producing a low carbon impact.B. Those with a long and unique title.C. Those providing detailed information.D. Those for individual-focused tours.3. What is the purpose of this text?A. To give guidance on a competition.B. To advertise a science holiday.C. To inspire creativity in teenagers.D. To collect the ideas for tours.B"Sorry, but I don't agree with you..."This is usually followed by unbearable silence and angry tears. I've always found it difficult to disagree with someone, because I don't want to lose a friend. I've found it even harder to accept it when someone disagrees with me, because my ego(自尊心)ishurt.Before the other person gets a chance to explain why she disagrees with me, my usual response would be," If you aren't able to see my point of view, then what you think isn't worth my time or consideration, either." But now I've come to realize that when a friend disagrees with me, sometimes she is simply saying, "I don't agree with the way things are done." She still respects me as a person, and is only pointing out a better way to look at a matter. However, there may be times when my friend disagrees with me because I'm against the truth. That's when need to listen to what she says.I've learned that one way to help my friend is for me to be open and honest with the other to voice my thoughts and listen to the other carefully. While we can't control how a person will respond to our views, we must learn to disagree with our friends in love. We will never feel that we are better than the other person.And that will help us to be less emotional, and more objective in the way we express our opinions.In the same way, we can also stay open to feedback(反馈)from others,knowing that our friends may be correcting us in love.Good friendships build each other up, sometimes through disagreements and honest opinions. Though I don't like being disagreed with, I'm starting to see the value of such disagreements.4. The author has found it difficult to disagree with someone because .A. he is a friendly personB. he usually hides his ideasC. he has no mind of his ownD. he wants to keep the friendship5. When a friend disagreed with him,the author used to .A. be unhappyB. argue with the friendC. break up with the friendD. explain things calmly6. The author will listen to a friend when .A. he is against the truthB. he doesn't tell the truthC. he is respected by a friendD. he does things in the wrong way7. What does the author mainly talk about in the text?A. How to keep friendship.B. How to avoid hurting a friend.C. How to express disagreements.D. How to deal with disagreements.CThe prevalence of melanoma (黑素瘤) has been rapidly rising around the world for nearly a century. While some of the increase may be due to better detection, researchers also believe it’s because we’re spending more time outdoors in the sun, vacationing to warmer climates during the winter and using tanning beds. That rise is concerning, since melanoma is the most dangerous kind of skin cancer.Most of us know to cover up and apply sunscreen on hot, sunny days, but when fall arrives, we tend to drop those habits. Experts warn that’s a mistake. Though there’s less need for sun protection after summer ends, exposure to UV rays still adds up.What precautions you should take to defend against melanoma during the cooler months depends on where you are in the world. That’s because the further away you are from the equator, the more UV rays weaken in the winter. “In southern England or Canada, the daily dose of UVA on a clear summer day is 6.5 times higher than on a clear winter day,” says Professor Brian Diffey of the British Association of Dermatologists. “People in those countries typically receive only about 5% of their annual UV exposure in the winter months.”But no matter where you are, even during colder, lower risk months, it’s a mistake to put your sun-protection habits on ice. “It’s important to wear sun-screen when there is a lot of glare from the snow,” says Victoria Mar, director of the Victorian Melanoma Service at Alfred Hospital in Melbourne, Australia.Finally, you should monitor your moles(痣). “Early detection of melanoma is vital for successful treatment,” says Diffey. If it’s caught before it spreads to other parts of the body, the patient will have 99 % of chance to survive for five years. If it’s caught late, that can drop to 25%. Warning signs are a mole that’s changing size, shape or colour, or one that’s asymmetrical — sometimes referred to as “ugly duckling” moles. If you have concerns, talk to your doctor.8. What’s the main cause of the rise ofmelanoma?A. The climate change.B. Better detection.C. More exposure to the sun.D. The increase ofskin cancer.9.What’s a mistake according to experts?A. Applying sunscreen in summer.B. Wearing sun-screen when there is snow.C. Using sunscreen during lower risk months.D. Dropping sun-protection habits in winter.10. What can we learn from the last paragraph?A. Prevention is better than cure.B. Health is better than wealth.C. A disease known is half cured.D. When the sun comes in, the doctor comes out.11. What is the best title of the text?A. Detect Melanoma.B. Beware Winter Rays.C. Monitor Your Moles.D. Spend Less Time Outdoors.DLearning to say “yes, and”When I first heard about the improvisation (即兴交流) class, I was hesitating. As a quiet and shy girl, I feared improvising in front of strangers. However,I knew I wanted to work as a science communicator after finishing my Ph.D., so it seemed like a perfect opportunity to learn how to speak and communicate with others effectively. I signed up, knowing the experience would give me help.During our first class, we learned an important concept of improvisation: “yes, and.” It means that, as improvisers, we’d better accept what fellow performers say. If someone says that rhinos (犀牛) are librarians, for example, then rhinos are librarians. We do not question the logic; we say “yes” and then continue with the scene as if nothing is wrong.The first few scenes were hard, but as weeks turned into months, I became more comfortable andeven started to enjoy our classes. I became better at listening, relating to my conversation partners, and communicating clearly in the moment. Once when I was giving a presentation about my science, an audience member surprised me with a question that didn’t grow out of the information I’d presented. Instead of getting confused and nervous, I took the “yes, and” approach—accepting the question and letting my mind focus on why it was asked. That helped me find an appropriate answer. I got pretty excited about it.The benefits of improvisation go beyond communication. Before attending the class, I would get stuck when my experiments produced unexpected data, thinking that I had made a mistake. But now, instead of getting discouraged, I will stay open to the possibility that the results are real, keep exploring the data and end up identifying a new type of cell—one that isn’t behaving as expected.I think all scientists can benefit from this lesson. If the data say rhinos are librarians, then it’s worth findingout whether rhinos are, in fact, librarians. As scientists, our job isn’t to challenge data that support a preconceived (先入为主的) story, but to say “yes, and.”12. Why did the author attend the improvisation class?A. To get a different experience.B. To finish her Ph.D. at university.C. To give up her job as a science communicator.D. To improve her speaking and communicating ability.13. What was the author’s change after attending the improvisation class?A. She formed her own idea quickly.B. She came up with lots of creative responses.C. She paid more attention to the logic of answers.D. She became a good listener before giving an opinion.14. The author mentions applying the “yes, and” approach to her scientific experiments to ______.A. explain the process of using the methodB. prove the benefits of the improvisation classC. share her own research experiences with readersD. attract fellow scientists to attend the improvisation class15. What can be inferred about scientists from the last paragraph?A. They should attend the improvisation class.B. They should question all preconceived ideas.C. They should carry on research by admitting earlier data.D. They should try to improve their professional knowledge.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。
2019-2020学年高三英语期末试卷及参考答案
2019-2020学年高三英语期末试卷及参考答案第一部分阅读(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AIn September, something terrible happened on the west coast ofTasmania,Australia. As many as 380 pilot whales became stranded(搁浅) in shallow water there and later died. This might have beenAustralia’s largest stranding event on record, the BBC reported.But this large amount of whale stranding is not uncommon. For centuries, it has happened all over the world and has puzzled scientists. Scientists say the cause is often unknown. But they have offered many different explanations.Some say the whales chase small fish for food and end up in shallow water because they are not paying attention to where they are going.Others think the stranding has something to do with Earth’s geomagnetic field (地磁场). They say that a geomagnetic compass in whales’ brains controls their position. Unusual changes in Earth’s magnetic field can affect the whales’ compasses and send them in the wrong direction.Another explanation suggests that stranding is caused by the close relationships that whales have. Pilot whales travel in large groups. One lead whale might mistakenly lead the whole group to shallow water. “And if one gets into trouble, the others will not leave,” said Sheryl Gibney, a leading biologist fromNew Zealand. “Some will come in and try to help, they get trapped on the beach, then more will come.”The whales are trapped by mistake or out of sympathy(同情). Once they get stranded, they will likely die. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration of theUS, less than 10 percent of all stranded whales survive.1. What do we know about the stranding inAustralia?A. It happened on theeast coast ofAustralia.B. It caused the death of over 300 pilot whales.C. It is commonly seen in September each year.D. It was the largest stranding event in the world.2. According to Gibney, the pilot whales are the animals that________.A. are kind to each otherB. are easy to lose directionC. are too huge to float in the seaD.are silly to follow the leading whale3. What is the story mainly about?A. How human activity has affected whales.B. What might cause whale strandings.C. How whales find their direction while traveling.D. What scientists are doing to save stranded whales.BCoke was introduced by the Coca Cola company in 1886, making it a rather true andtested favorite of generations of people in over 200 countries. This list should give you some ideas on how to get more from your coke than usual.. Coca Cola is an excellent rust buster (除锈剂). If you have a bunch of small rusty objects, put them in coke overnight and give them a goodscrubin the morning. Coke helps to break down the rust, making cleaning much easier. Be sure to throw out the used coke when you are done with it or you might be taking a trip to the doctor.. Like the previous item, the citric acid (柠檬酸) in coke makes for an excellent window cleaner. This is especially useful for car windows. Pour a can of coke over the window and rub the window, then wipe it off with a wet cloth to remove any sugary matter from the sugar in the drink. As coke is fullof sugar, you should clean the sticky matter off the window glasses, or it will be not a cleaner but a dirt.. For those of you who live in areas where skunk (臭鼬) smells can be an issue from time to time, one can of coke added to water with detergent (清洁剂) really helps to break the smell down. If you have been sprayed, stand in the shower and cover yourself from head to toe with coke — wait for a few minutes, then wash yourself with a shower. Coke is an excellent hair treatment so you get two tips for the price of one with this item!. Pots can sometimes get black on the bottom. The black is almost impossible to remove; this is caused by over-cooking. To remove the black and renew your pot, pour in a can of coke (or as much as you need to cover the blackened area by an inch) and put it on the stove on a low heat. After an hour or so, wash the pot as normal.4. What does the underlined word “scrub”in Paragraph 2 probably mean?A. Start.B. Cleaning.C. Shake.D. Example.5. What is important while using coke to clean car windows?A. Use a dry cloth.B. Rub the window lightly.C. Don’t pour too much coke.D. Clean the sugary matter thoroughly.6. For which purpose does coke have to be mixed with other material?A. To get rid of the black on the pot.B. To breakdown the rust,C. To remove smells.D. To clean windows.7. What type of writing is this text?A. An advertisement.B. A review.C. A news report.D. A practical guide.CIf you've ever had a dog, you know just howdeep a connection you can develop with “man's best friend”. But a dog's life is much shorter than humans, about 12 to 15 years long, which means every dog owner has to go through the heartbreaking moment when their loving pet passes away.Why not make a clone of that dog then? This is the solution offered by a South Korean company, Sooam Biotech Research Foundation. The company has already successfully cloned at least 400 dogs, mostly for US customers, ever since it pioneered the technique in 2005. Now, Sooam Biotech has introduced its business toUKdog owners as well, offering them dogs that look just like their lost ones.To clone a dog, researchers first need to take a skin cell from a living dog or one that has just died. Meanwhile,another dog is selected to supply an egg. Researchers then replace the DNA in the egg with that from the skin cell and implant the egg into the womb (子宫) of a female dog. The egg grows into a puppy over the following two months. The whole process takes less than a day, but it comes at a shockingly high price — around £63,000.But if you can't afford it now, you can also save the cell in a laboratory andaccess it at a later date.However, magical as cloning might sound, there is no guarantee that the cloned dog will be a perfect copy of the original one. Just like identical twins of humans, they share the exactly same DNA but there will still be small differences between them. “The spots on a Dalmatian (斑点狗) clone will be different, for example” Insung Hwang, head of Sooam Biotech, told The Guardian.Dog owners will also have to accept the fact that personality is not “cloneable”. Apart from genes, personalityis also determined by upbringing and environment, which are both random elements that cloning technologies simply cannot overcome, Professor Tom Kirkwood atNewcastle University,UK, told The Telegraph.Perhaps bringing our dogs back by cloning is not the best way to remember them after all.Kirkwood, a dog owner himself, pointed out, “An important aspect of our relationship with them is coming to terms with the pain of letting go.”8. What service does Sooam Biotech Research Foundation offer?A. Making copies of pet dogs.B. Giving pet dogs identical twinsC. Helping dogs give birth to more puppies.D.Helping dog owners love their dogs more.9. Which order is correct in the dog cloning process?a. An egg is taken from another dog.b. A skin cell is taken from the pet dog.c. The egg grows into a puppy in two months.d. The egg is placed in the womb of a female dog.e. The DNA in the egg is replaced by the DNA from the skin cell.A.a→d→b→e→c.B. a→e→b→d→cC. b→a→d→e→c.D. b→a→e→d→c.10. What can we learn about dog cloning from the passage?A. It has not been put into practice until recently.B. It is very popular among US andUKpet owners.C. It might not give the owners an exactlysame dog.D. It is very expensive and usually takes half a year to complete.11. What doesKirkwoodthink of dog cloning?A. He disagrees with it.B. He supports it.C. He is curious about it.D. He thinks it unbelievable.DBy mid-century there will likely be 9 billion people on the planet, using ever more resources and leading ever more technologically complex lives. What will our cities be like? How much will artificialintelligence (AI) advance? Will global warming cause disastrous changes, or will we be able to engineer our way out of the climate changeissues? Recently, the magazineBig Thinkasked top minds from a variety of fields to weigh in on what the future holds 40 years from now. The result is as follows.It's likely that by 2050 the majority of the people in the world will live in urban areas and will have a much higher average age than people today. Cities theorist Richard thinks urbanization will transform the education system of, making our economy less houses driven and removing the divisions between home and work.And rapidly advancing technology will continue ever more rapidly. Cities of the future won't look like “some sort of science-fiction fantasy”, but it's likely that technological advances and information overlays (VR and AR) will greatly change how we live. Self-driving cars will make the roads safer and provide faster transports. A larger version of driverless cars-driverless trucks — may make long-distance drivers out of date.Some long view predictions are completelydire. Environmentalist Bill says that if we don't make great progress in fighting global warming, it's likely we could see out-of- control rises in sea levels, huge crop shortfalls and wars over limited freshwater resources.In terms of how we will eat, green markets founder and “real food" supporter Nina believes that there will be more small milk processing plants and more regional food operations and we'll be healthier as a result.New York Timeswriter Mark thinks that people will eat fewer processed foods and eat foods grown closer to where they live. And more people will be aware of the ethical responsibility" to grow foods.12. What may happen by 2050 based on the magazineBig Think ?A. Education will be driven by economy.B. The majority of people will be taller.C. AI will cause disastrous changes.D. Most people will live in big cities.13. What do we know about technology in the future according to Paragraph 3?A. It will make people live in science-fiction fantasy.B. It will ensure safer transports due to faster cars.C. It will greatly change the way in which people live.D. It will increase the number of long-distance drivers.14. What does the underlined word "dire" in Paragraph 4 mean?A. Magical.B. Terrible.C. Ridiculous.D. Meaningful.15. What does Nina think of foods in the future?A. People will eat healthier and fresher foods.B. Land-raised farm systems will be improved.C. There will be smaller regional food operations,D. Food supplies will become much more limited.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。
2019-2020学年度最新高三英语考试题Word版
2019-2020学年度最新高三英语考试题Word版(附参考答案)本试卷共11页,其中2页为答卷。
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共有五大题,满分150分。
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2.选择题每小题选出答案后,用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目选项的答案信息点涂黑,如需改动,用橡皮擦干净后,再选涂其他答案,答案不能答在试卷上。
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第一节:Part B Role Play(共8小题;每小题1分,满分8分)1. 请按要求把三问写出来。
情境介绍角色:你是Tom。
任务:(1)与Jane 谈论她在学校宿舍的人际关系;(2 ) 根据谈话内容回答同学的提问。
Q1. 你和你的室友相处得怎样?_________________________________________________________.Q2.为什么你不直接与他们谈一谈?_________________________________________________________.Q3. 你的老师的建议是什么?_________________________________________________________.2. 请写出五个问题的答案。
A.1. ______________________________________________________A.2._______________________________________________________A.3 _______________________________________________________A.4. _______________________________________________________A.5 ________________________________________________________第二节根据所听到内容在横线上填下适当的词(7分)Tom first __1__ London. He decided to ride on the __2__ railway of London. He entered the station shortly after five o’lock in the afternoon. This was a bad time to travel in London, because crowds of people were going home from work at this time. So he had to join a long __3__ of people who were waiting for tickets. When at last his turn came , he bought a ticket. With the ticket, Tom went to the platform. The platform was also __4__,so he did not manage to get on the first train. He had to wait for the nest one. When the second one came in, Tom got on it. The door of the train closed and the train moved off. The train was so crowded that Tom was unable to see the __5__ of the stations where the train stopped, but he knew that his station was on the __6__stop along the line. When the train reached the station, Tom got off the train. But when he saw the name of the station, he suddenly realized that he had caught a train going in the __7__ direction.1._____________2._____________3. _____________4. ______________5.______________6.______________7. ____________II语言知识及应用(共两节,满分35分)第一节完形填空(共15小题;每小题2分,满分30分)阅读下面短文,掌握其大意,然后从1~15各题所给的A、B、C和D项中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
2019-2020年高三上学期期末考试英语 含答案
2019-2020年高三上学期期末考试英语含答案第I卷(选择题,共115分)第一部分听力 (共两节,满分30 分 )第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分,满分7. 5 分)听下面 5 段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的 A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项,并标在试卷的相应位置。
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每段对话仅读一遍。
例:How much is the shirt?A. £l9. 15.B. £9. 15.C. £9. 18.答案是B。
1. What was the weather like this morning?A. Sunny.B. Rainy.C. Cloudy.2. Why can’t the man go to the party?A. He doesn’t dance well.B. He is not feeling well.C. He has to work overtime.3. What does the woman think of the opera?A. Wonderful.B. Boring.C. Just so-so.4. What does the man mean?A. He doesn’t agree with the woman at all.B. He enjoys the lecture the whole time.C. He quite agrees with the woman.5. What can we learn about the woman?A. She is unwilling to move into a new flat.B. She can’t tell the man why she is moving.C. Her neighbors usually play TV loud.第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22. 5分)听下面5段对话或独白。
2019-2020年高三上学期期末英语试题 Word版含答案
2019-2020年高三上学期期末英语试题 Word版含答案I 语言知识及应用 (共两节,满分45分)第一节完形填空 (共15小题;每小题2分,满分30分)阅读下面短文,掌握其大意,然后从1~15各题所给的A、B、C和D项中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
I agree with the saying that some people “see old memories as a chance to deal with the past and unite past and present.” Many people are so ___1___ by things that happened in their past that they are not able to focus on the ___2___ . For example, in the book Ceremony, the main character, Tayo, cannot concentrate on the present because he can’t forget his troubled childhood and ___3___ continues to relive things that happened during that time.However, past memories can help people to ___4___ in the present. A ___5___ example of people learning from the past would be the Marshall Plan. After the ___6___ of World War II there were many war-torn countries around the world in need of ___7___ assistance to help rebuild their countries, and the United States would have to be the one to ___8___ that assistance. Many American politicians thought it was ___9___ for the US government to spend money abroad on countries that would not be able to repay it for a long time. However, George Marshall, a former US general, remembered how the exact same ___10___ of "why should we spend money on war-torn nations that really owe us reparations (赔款)?" had been used after World War I towards Germany. The ___11___ of assistance towards Germany after World War I had caused a gigantic economic depression in Germany that had made the Mark (German money) virtually ___12___ . The German people became so desperate that they started ___13___ an extreme German nationalist named Adolf Hitler, who eventually started World War II. Marshall knew that if the US did not ___14___ war-torn Germany and, especially, Japan, we could ___15___ have a World War III on our hands.1. A. shocked B. troubled C. punished D. annoyed2. A. memory B. situation C. present D. future3. A. constantly B. innocently C. ridiculously D. rarely4. A. forget B. recover C. enjoy D. pare5. A. personal B. scientific C. historical D. mercial6. A. conclusion B. decision C. invasion D. extension7. A. medical B. political C. economic D. lawful8. A. need B. provide C. find D. prevent9. A. reasonable B. necessary C. difficult D. foolish10. A. statement B. argument C. suggestion D. introduction11. A. intension B. request C. influence D. lack12. A. hopeless B. worthless C. worldwide D. valuable13. A. refusing B. employing C. supporting D. charging14. A. stop B. warn C. resist D. help15. A. similarly B. simply C. regularly D. unlikely1.【答案】B【解析】考查过去分词及语境的理。
2019-2020学年高三第一学期期末考试英语试卷含解答
2019-2020学年高三第一学期期末考试英语试卷考试时间:120分钟满分:120分第Ⅰ卷第一部分:英语知识运用(共两节,满分45分)第一节语法和词汇知识(共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)从A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
1.The Wilsons live in ______A-shaped house near the coast. It is ____17th century cottage.A. the; /B. an; theC. /; theD. an; a2.----I’m sorry I stepped outside for a smoke. I was very tired. ----This is no _____for this while you are on duty.A. reasonB. excuseC. causeD. explanation3.I had to buy ____these books because I didn’t know which one was the best.A. bothB. noneC. neitherD. all4. Mo Yan was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 2012, ______made one of the Chinese people’s long-held dreams come true.A. itB. thatC. whatD. which5.____makes the book so extraordinary is the creative imagination of the writer.A. ThatB. WhatC. WhoD. Which6.Jerry did not regret giving the comment but felt ___he could have expressed itdifferently.A. whyB. howC. thatD. whether7.The small mountain village _we spent our holiday last month lies in _is part of Hebei.A. which; whereB. where; whatC. that; whichD. when; which8.——Are you still working in that company? ——No. It’s two years since I_______there.A. workedB. am workingC. workD. have worked9.Wolves are very ______: they can live in forests, on open plains, or in the snows of theArctic.A. adaptableB. adoptableC. availableD. accessible10.___everyone here, I wish you a pleasant journey back to your country.A. By means ofB. On behalf ofC. In search ofD. For fear of11.The town is so beautiful! I just love it. ——Me too. The character of the town is well______.A.qualifiedB. preservedC. decoratedD. simplified12. ---Good morning, Grand Hotel. ----Hello, I’d like to book a room for the night of the 18th and 19th. ----________A. What can I do for you?B. What’s the matter?C. Just a minute, pleaseD. At your service13.I can’t believe that you got fined for speeding. I ___of you as a careful driver.A. thinkB. am thinkingC. thoughtD. have thought14.——It rained cats and dogs this morning. I’m glad we took an umbrella. ——Yeah,we would have got wet all over if we _____.A. hadn’tB. haven’tC. didn’tD. don’te and help, the car ______start. ——Ok. I’m coming.A. can’tB. shan’tC. mustn’tD. won’t第二节完形填空(共20小题;每小题1.5分,满分30分.)从A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
2019-2020学年高三英语期末试卷及参考答案
2019-2020学年高三英语期末试卷及参考答案第一部分阅读(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ARome can be pricey for travelers, which is why many choose to stay in a hostel (旅社). The hostels in Rome offer a bed in a dorm room for around $25 anight, and for that, you’ll often get to stay in a central location (位置) with security and comfort.Yellow HostelIf I had to make just one recommendation for where to stay in Rome, it would be Yellow Hostel. It’s one of the best-rated hostels in the city, and for good reason. It’s affordable, and it’s got a fun atmosphere without being too noisy. As an added bonus, it’s close to the main train station.Hostel Alessandro PalaceIf you love social hostels, this is the best hostel for you in Rome. Hostel Alessandro Palace is fun. Staff members hold plenty of bar events for guests like free shots, bar crawls and karaoke. There’s also an area on the rooftop for hanging out with other travelers during the summer.Youth Station HostelIf you’re looking for cleanliness and a modern hostel, look no further than Youth Station. It offers beautiful furnishings and beds. There are plenty of other benefits, too; it doesn’t charge city tax; it has both air conditioning and a heater for the rooms; it also has free Wi-Fi in every room.Hotel and Hostel Des ArtistesHotel and Hostel Des Artistes is located just a 10-minute walk from the central city station and it’s close to all of the city’s main attractions. The staff is friendly and helpful, providing you with a map of the city when you arrive, and offering advice if you require some. However, you need to pay 2 euros a day for Wi-Fi.1.What is probably the major concern of travelers who choose to stay in a hostel?fort.B.Security.C.Price.D.Location.2.Which hotel best suits people who enjoy an active social life?A.Yellow Hostel.B.Hostel Alessandro Palace.C.Youth Station Hostel.D.Hotel and Hostel Des Artistes.3.What is the disadvantage of Hotel and Hostel Des Artistes?A.It gets noisy at night.B.Its staff is too talkative.C.It charges for Wi-Fi.D.It’s inconveniently located.BSmart speakers have proven to be handy devices in hospitals, allowing patients to control independently . And now, researchers from theUniversityofWashingtonhave developed an artificial intelligence system that enables these devices to monitor heartbeats.Using technology to remotely monitor heart rates isn't new. These days most smartwatches and fitness trackers are capable of it. The good thing here is that researchers have figured out a way to use the microphones in smart speakers to do it without requiring physical contact.In a study published inCommunications Biology, the researchers had the smart speakers send out signals that couldn't be heard which were then reflected off a person's body. They then analyzed these signals to identify small chest wall motions related to heartbeats, as well as separate those signals from surrounding noise and breathing.For this particular proof — of — concept setup, the researchers tested this smart speaker on 26 healthy participants and 24 hospitalized patients with various heart conditions, including atrial fibrillation(心房颤动)and heart failure. In both cases, the smart speaker was within 28 -30 milliseconds of an ECG(心电图),the gold standard used in hospitals to discover arrhythmia(心律不齐).Like smartwatches with advanced heart features, using smart speakers in this way opens up the possibility for passive, remote heart monitoring. ECGs, while highly accurate, require a visit to the doctor and several electrodes (电极)to be placed on the body. They,re not capable of continuous monitoring so you're limited to what it picks up at that exact moment in time ——one reason why heart arrhythmia can be so hard to discover.Smartwatches are capable of passive, remote, continuous monitoring, but they require you to wear the device at all times to be effective. It's not something that's comfortable for everyone, especially when it comes to sleep and for those with highly sensitive skin. Another issue is that these advanced smartwatches are expensive, while smart speakers are much cheaper.“If you have a device like this, you can monitor a patient on an extended basis and then develop corresponding care plans that satisfy the patient' s needs,“ said Dr. Arun Sridhar, co — senior author on the study. "And the beauty of using this kind of devices is that they are already in people's homes.”4. What does the author focus on in Paragraph 3?A. How the smart speaker works.B. Why the smart speaker is useful.C. The advantages of smart speakers.D. The importance of the study.5. Why is heart arrhythmia difficult to find?A. ECGs are not highly accurate.B. ECGs can't monitor continuously.C. Doctors know little about heart arrhythmia.D. An ECG test is hard to operate and expensive.6. Which statement best explains the characteristics of smartwatches?A. They are comfortable to wear.B. They are friendly to sensitive skin.C. They are effective and cheap.D. They are able to monitor remotely.7. What can we infer from the last paragraph?A. We need to invent more smart devices.B. Care plans are vital to patients with heart failure.C. Smart speakers could be contactless heart monitors.D. Different devices are needed to meet patients,demands.CIt is a question people have been asking for ages. Is there a way to turn back the aging process?For centuries, people have been looking for a “fountain of youth”. The idea is that if you find a magical fountain, and drink from its waters, you will not age.Researchers in New York did not find an actual fountain of youth, but they may have found a way to turn back the aging process. It appears the answer may be hidden right between your eyes, in an area called the hypothalamus (下丘脑). The hypothalamus is part of your brain. It controls important activities within the body.Researchers at New York’s Albert Einstein College of Medicine found that hypothalamus neural (神经的) stem cells also influence how fast aging takes place in the body.What are stem cells(干细胞)? They are simple cells that can develop into specialized cells, like blood or skin cells. Stem cells can also repair damaged tissues and organs.Dongsheng Cai is a professor at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. He was the lead researcher in a studyon aging in mice. He and his team reported their findings in the journal Nature, Cai explained when hypothalamus function is in decline, particularly the loss of hypothalamus stem cells, and this protection against the aging development is lost. it eventually leads to aging.Using this information, the researchers began trying to activate, or energize, the hypothalamus laboratory mice. They did this by injecting the animals with stem cells, Later, the researchers examined tissues and tested for changes in behavior. They looked for changes in the strength and coordination (协调) of the animals muscles. They also studied the social behavior and cognitive ability of the mice. The researchers say the results show that the treatment slowed aging in the animals, Cai says injecting middle-aged mice with stem cells from younger mice helped the older animals live longer.But these results were just from studying mice in a laboratory. If the mice can live longer, does that mean people could have longer lives? The next step is to see if the anti-aging effects also work in.8. In Paragraph 2 a “fountain of youth” is mentioned to ________.A. introduce the main topicB. show a hidden secret.C. describe scientists researchD. recommend a way to stay young9. Aging takes place in the body when _______.A. stem cells develop into specialized cellsB. there are important activities within the bodyC. hypothalamus neural stem cells fail to protect against agingD. the hypothalamus fails to repair damaged tissues and organs10. What do we know about the researchers at Albert Einstein College of Medicine from the text?A. They did experiments to see how stem cells work.B. They studied mice to find their connection with humans.C. They have found a possible way to slow the aging progress.D. They have found no changes in mice s behavior during the experiment11. What will the researchers probably do next?A. They will help some animals live longer.B. They will announce the fountain of youth doesn’t existC. They will develop products to help people live a longer life immediatelyD. They will do research to see if what they have found in mice will apply to humans.DIf you’re looking for a reason to care about tree loss, this summer’s record-breaking heat waves might be it. Trees can lower summer daytime temperatures by as much as 10 degrees Fahrenheit, according to arecent study. But tree cover in US cities is shrinking (缩减). A study published last year by the US Forest Service found that we lost 36 million trees annually from urban and rural communities over a five-year period. “If we continue on this path, cities will become warmer, more polluted and generally unhealthier for inhabitants,” said David Nowak, a senior US Forest Service scientist and co-author of the study. Nowak says there are many reasons why our tree cover is declining, including hurricanes, tornadoes, fires, insects and disease. But the one reason for tree loss that humans can control is sensible development.Nowak says there is a downside to trees too, such as pollen allergy (花粉过敏) or large tailing branches in storms, and people don’t like sweeping leaves. But, he says, there are ways cities and counties can manage trees to help communities thrive (繁荣). Urban forests especially need our help to replace fallen trees. Unlike rural areas, it is very difficult for trees to repopulate themselves in a city environment with so much pavement and asphalt (沥青). “A lot of our native trees can’t actually find a place to drop a seed so they can regenerate,” explains Greg Levine, co-executivedirector of Trees Atlanta. “That’s why the community has to go in and actually plant a tree because the areas just aren’t natural anymore.”Nowak says the first step is caring for the trees on your own property (财产). “We think we pay for our house, and sowe must maintain it. But because we don’t pay for nature, we don’t need to. And that’s not necessarily true.”12. Why does the author mention “trees can lower summer daytime temperatures”?A. To tell the temperatures in summer are high.B. To explain the reason of tree loss.C. To tell trees are helpful.D. To introduce the topic.13. How can humans control tree loss according to Nowak?A. Develop cities in reasonable ways.B. Prevent fires form damaging trees.C. Improve climate to let trees grow.D. Decrease insects in cities.14. Why do forests in cities need our help?A. Because trees don’t grow in a city environment.B. Because native trees don’t drop seeds any more.C. Because trees in urban areas can’t regenerate naturally.D. Because humans want to plant more trees.15. What is the purpose of this passage?A. Describe the importance of trees in cities.B. Appeal people to protect trees in their surroundings.C. Ask people to plant trees with the author.D. Show the number of trees in theUSis declining.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。
2019-2020年高三上学期期末考试英语 含答案
2019-2020年高三上学期期末考试英语含答案第I卷(选择题,共115分)第一部分听力 (共两节,满分30 分 )第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分,满分7. 5 分)听下面5 段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项,并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
例:How much is the shirt?A. £l9. 15.B. £9. 15.C. £9. 18.答案是B。
1. What was the weather like this morning?A. Sunny.B. Rainy.C. Cloudy.2. Why can’t the man go to the party?A. He doesn’t dance well.B. He is not feeling well.C. He has to work overtime.3. What does the woman think of the opera?A. Wonderful.B. Boring.C. Just so-so.4. What does the man mean?A. He doesn’t agree with the woman at all.B. He enjoys the lecture the whole time.C. He quite agrees with the woman.5. What can we learn about the woman?A. She is unwilling to move into a new flat.B. She can’t tell the man why she is moving.C. Her neighbors usually play TV loud.第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22. 5分)听下面5段对话或独白。
2019-2020年高三英语期末考试(I)
2019-2020年高三英语期末考试(I)第一部分:听力(共两节,满分30分)第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分,满分7.5分)听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项,并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1.Where does the conversation most likely take place?A.At the airport.B.At the railway station.C.In the post office.2.What does the man need?A. A rest.B. A bigger room.C. More cool air.3.What time is it now?A. 5:00 B: 4:15 C: 4:454.What is the most probable result of the conversation?A.The woman decides to buy one coat.B.The woman hasn’t decided yet.C.The woman agrees to buy the other coat.5.What is the man mailing?A. Some photos.B. A textbook.C. A parcel.第二节(共15小题,每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)听下面5段对话或独白.每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项,并标在试卷的相应位置。
听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟;听完后,各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。
每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料,回答第6至8题。
6. What is the man complaining about?A.The entrance charge for the nightclub is too high.B.He is not allowed into the nightclub free.C.He does not like Sammy Davis Junior.7.When does the dialogue take place?A. In the morning.B. In the afternoon.C. In the evening.8. What does the man finally decide to do?A. To entertain himselfB. To go to the nightclubC. To go out for a walk听第7段材料,回答第9至11题。
2019-2020学年高三英语期末试题及参考答案
2019-2020学年高三英语期末试题及参考答案第一部分阅读(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AInformation on school visits to Kew GardensEnjoy yourselves in a wonderland of science with over 50,000 living plants and a variety of educational events or amusing activities. Here is essential information about planning a school visit to Kew.Educational course pricesYou can plan a self-led visit or book one of our educational courses. Students will take part in the educational courses in groups of 15. Prices vary according to different situations.EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage) to Key Stage 4:45-minute course: 35/group 90-minute course: 70/groupKey Stage 5:Half day (one course): 80/group Full day (two courses): 160/groupTeachers and adults:Up to required key stage proportions (比例): FreeAdults needed for 1:1 special educational needs support: FreeAdults above the required proportions: 11/personThe payment will due within 28 calendar days of making the booking.Health and safetyRequired supervising (监护) adult-student proportions:Key Stage 1: 1:5 Key Stage 2: 1:8Key stage 3: 1:10 Key Stage 4: 1:12Key Stage 5: 1:12The group sizes should be controlled if you are visiting potentially busy areas such as the glasshouse and other attractions. The maximum number of students visiting the glasshouses is 15 per group and each group to Kew shops should include no more than 10 students.If there is an emergency, please contact the nearest Kew staff member or call Constabulary on 0208 32 3333 for direct and quick support. Please do not call 999.Planning your visitYour tickets and two planning passes will be sent to you upon receipt of your payment. You can complete your risk assessment with the passes, ensure you bring your tickets and the receipt document and show them to the staff members at the gate on the day of your visit.Recommended timingsThe Kew Gardens opens at 10 am. You are recommended to spend at least three to five hours on your visit. The closing time varies throughout the year. But the earliest is 3:30 pm. We have a fixed schedule for educational courses, which is from 10:30 am to 2:20 pm.1.How much should a group of 15 Key Stage I students and 4 teachers pay for a 45-minute course?A.35B.46C.57D.812.What should one do in an emergency?A.Check the risk assessment.B.Call 999 immediately.C.Ask adults or teachers for help.D.Seek help from the staff member nearby.3.What is the purpose of the text?A.To introduce Kew Gardens.B.To give tips on visiting Kew Gardens.C.To attract potential visitors to Kew Gardens.D.To inform coming activities in Kew Gardens.BI had just delivered a memorable speech, and I was about to learn how the judges decided my performance. The audience leaned forward and a period of silence fell across the room. I felt the drum rolled in my heart.The third-place winner was announced. The name was not mine. Then the second-place winner, still not me. At last, the moment of truth came. I was about to either enjoy the warmth of victory or regret the months’ preparation. My heart felt closer to the latter.Losing is a part of life, and I have dealt with it on more than one occasion. However, it was an indescribable feeling to drive a 200-mile round trip, get up very early on a freezing Saturday morning, and yet still finish fourth out of four competitors in my group. After Lincoln lost the 1858 Illinois Senate race, he said, “I felt like the 12-year-old boy who kicked his toe. I was too big to cry and it hurt too bad to laugh.” Oh yeah, I could relate.I had spent many hours in front of a computer and in libraries doing research for the Lincoln Bicentennial Speech Contest. After not placing in the first year of the contest, I really wanted to compete again. Lincoln had many failures, but he never allowed them to defeat his spirit or ambition, so I was not going to give up on a second contest! I reworked my speech for the following year, but again I did not place.I couldn’t accept the fact that I failed twice in something that I had worked so hard on, until I thought about my hero. Never mind the lost prize money and praise—through learning stories about Lincoln, I discovered that I can fail successfully.4. How did the author feel after finishing his speech?A. Delighted.B. Annoyed.C. Thrilled.D. Nervous.5. What can be inferred from Paragraph 3?A. He was regretful about his not being fully prepared.B. He felt upset for getting up early on a chilly morning.C. He once kicked and hurt his toe when he was 12 years old.D. He turned out to be the last one of his group in the contest.6. Why did the author decide to enter the second contest?A. He was eager to prove himself to be the best contestant.B. He was inspired by the never-give-up spirit of Lincoln.C. He was willing to enjoy the warmth and joy of victory.D. He was determined to win the prize money and praise.7. Which of the following can be the best title for the text?A. A memorable hero in my lifeB. Never mind others’ judgmentsC. Losing is an indescribable feelingD. Stand up from where we tripped overCOne weekend I went toBuffaloto talk at a writers' conference organized by a group of women writers. The women were serious about their writing skills, and the articles they had written were solid and useful. They asked me to take part in a radio talk show earlier in the week to publicize the conference-they would be with the host in the studio and I would be on a telephone linking from my apartment inNew York.The appointed evening arrived, and my phone rang, and the host came on and greeted me. He said he had three lovely ladies in the studio with him and he was eager to find out what we all thought of the present state of literature and what advice we had for all his listeners who were members of the literati and had literary ambitionsthemselves.This hearty introduction dropped like a stone among us, and none of the three lovely ladies said anything, which I thought was the proper response.The silence lengthened, and finally I said, “I think we should stop mentioning the words literature and literary and literati. We're here to talk about the skills of writing.” Iknew that the host had been given information about what kind of writers we were and what we wanted to discuss. But he had no other preparation. "Tell me what insights do you have about the literary experience inAmericatoday?” Silence also greeted this question.He didn’t know what to do with that, and he began to mention the names of authors like Ernest Hemingway and Saul Bellow and William Styron, whom we surely regarded as literary giants. We said those writers didn't happen to be our models, and we mentioned people like Lewis Thomas and Joan Didion and Gary Wills, whom he hadn't heard of. We explained that these were writers we admired. “But don't you want to write anything literary?” our host said We were speechless.It was one of the all-time upset radio talk shows.8. What do we know about the talk show?A. It was organized by women writers.B. It was publicized at the conference.C. The author went toBuffaloto take part in it.D. The author participated in it inNew York.9. What does the underlined sentence in paragraph 2 mean?A. The introduction struck us heavily with a stone.B. The introduction received embarrassing response.C. The introduction increased the listeners' interest.D. The introduction carried the host's praise for us.10. What was the author's reaction when the host mentioned the three great literary- giants?A. Excited.B. Inspired.C. Uninterested.D. Satisfied.11. Who may be the author's model?A. Joan Didion.B. Ernest Hemingway.C. Saul Bellow.D. William Styron.DAccording to statistics published by the BPI (Buying Power Index) a couple of months ago, digital streaming (流媒体) now accounts for 80 percent of the music consumption in the UK. Despite the incredible growth ofonline streaming platforms like iTunes, Apple Music and Tidal over the past 15 years, a more traditional medium has also seen a return of interest and sales in the music industry. In 2020, almost one in five of all albums purchased in the UK is vinyl (黑胶唱片), and it has once again become the most popular physical musical medium.With digital streaming so easy and convenient, why are so many peopledrawn to traditional records? Some experts claim that vinyl is a physical medium for experiencing music, something tangible (有形的) to hold and own. For most people, having something tangible and interacting with it gives depth to the experience of music. Listening to an album and touching it the way the artist intended can make them feel more connected to the music and the artist. Records are physical products that can be not only displayed but also gifted, shared, traded and passed down through generations.Sound quality is another hot topic. A lot of music lovers feel that the analogue sound (模拟声音) vinyl offers is superior to modern digital audio, particularly with regards to the compressed formats streaming platforms use. There’s a common belief that old-school analogue audio has a warmer, fuller sound than digitised music. For vinyl followers, the very defect traditional recorders often have, such as the familiar crackle (劈啪作响) when the record starts, bring the music to life in a different way.There’s aritualisticaspect to vinyl that a lot of people are drawn to, too. The act of putting a record on—carefully removing the record from the sleeve, placing it on the record player and gently dropping the needle on the right groove (凹槽)—is a more assiduous (一丝不苟的), mindful way of engaging with music. When you’re listening to vinyl, you can’t tap abutton and go about your day while the streaming service provides hours of music. You need to stay close to the record player to move the needle and flip the record over.It’s clear that the vinyl interest is well underway, and vinyl records are truly making a comeback. In an increasingly digital society, there’s something to be said for analogue experiences. Perhaps one of the great things about being alive in the 21st century is our ability to have the best of both worlds—the timeless appeal of physical records alongside the easy access to vast music libraries that streaming offers.12. What are the statistics published by the BPI used to show?A. An increase in music consumption.B. The recovery of music industry.C. A comeback of a physical medium.D. The acceptance of online streaming.13. According to some experts, why does vinyl interest many people?A. It attracts people by its realistic feel.B. It offers simple access to different music.C. It shares a new way to enjoy music.D. It provides people with perfect sound effect.14. The underlined word “ritualistic” in Para.4 means something ______.A. Overlooked by society.B. Updated very frequently.C. Performed as part of a ceremony.D. Kept for a long time without changing.15. How does the writer feel about the future development of music medium?A. Traditional records will get underway.B. The analogue experiences may matter more.C. Vinyl sales will boom with technological advance.D. There should be a good mix of old and new.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。
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2019-2020 年高三英语期末考试试卷本试卷分第I 卷(选择题)和第II卷(非选择题)。
满分150分,考试时间120 分钟。
考试结束,将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
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第一部分:听力部分(共两节,满分30 分)第一节(共 5 小题;每小题 1.5 分,满分7.5 分)听下面 5 段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、 B、 C 三个选项中选出最佳选项,并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后,你都有10 秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What do we know about the man?A.He is sick today.B.He can’t com e to the meeting.C.He forgot to deliver a message.2. What does the woman mean?A.She forgot the plate had been broken.B.The man doesn’t have to buy a new plate.C.She can’t help the man look for a new plate.3. What will the man probably do next Friday?A.Go to the station by car.B.Drive the woman ’s car home.C.Take the woman to the station.4. What will the weather be like on Sunday?A.Rainy.B.Windy.C. Cloudy.5. How will the speakers spend the afternoon?A.By having a coffee.B.By playingbasketball.C. By going to the movies.第二节(共15 小题;每小题 1.5 分,满分22.5分)听下面 5 段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、 B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项,并标在试卷的相应位置。
听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题 5 秒钟;听完后,各小题将给出 5 秒钟的作答时间。
每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第 6 段材料,回答第 6、7题。
6. What is the relationship between the speakers?A.Colleagues.B.Customer and salesman.C.Interviewer and interviewee.7. Why does the man talk to the woman?A.To discuss a project.B.To ask her to work with him.C.To get some information about Ellen.听第 7 段材料,回答第8、9 题。
8. Where does the conversation take place?A.At home.B.At a hotel.C. At a computer lab. 9. What number should the man dial later?A.50703.B.50730.C. 50073.听第 8 段材料,回答第10至 12 题。
10. Who will the man miss most?A.His neighbours.B.His teachers.C. The woman. 11. What does the woman suggest doing in the future?A.Meeting during the holidays.B.Talking through the Internet.C.Calling each other once a week.12. What does the man think of the woman?A.Optimistic.B.Considerate.C. Brilliant.听第 9 段材料,回答第13至 16 题。
13. Why does the woman refuse to go to the club with the man today?A.The weather is not good.B.She is too tired to do sports.C.She doesn’t like playing with him.14. Who did the woman play a match with yesterday?A.Michael.B.Catherine.C. Fred.15. How did the woman feel about the match yesterday?A.Unpleased.B.Excited.C. Cheerful.16. What do we know about the woman?A.She was defeated yesterday.B.She likes to play with Fred.C.She played in the rain yesterday.听第 10 段材料,回答第17至20题。
17. What does the speaker talk about?A.An outing.B.A gathering party.C . An environmental activity.18. How often will the volunteers meet?A.Once a month.B.Twice a month.C.Three times a month. 19. Where will the volunteers meet?A.On a beach.B.In a shop.C. At a restaurant. 20.What is the speaker’s advice?A.Bring gloves.B.Take some food.C.Wear comfortable shoes.第二部分阅读理解(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A、 B、 C、D 四个选项中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
AThe summer I was ten,my mother decided to bring us to the world of art.My brother and I were not very excited when we realized what my mother meant. What she meantwas not that we could take drawing classes or painting classes but that we would have to spend one afternoon a week with her at the Fine Arts Museum. Before each visitto the museum, she made us read about artists and painting styles. It was almost asbad as being in school. Who wants to spend the summer thinking about artists whenyou could be with your friends at the swimming pool?First we had to read about ancient Egyptians and their strange way of paintingfaces and then go to look at them at the museum. My 12-year-old brother thought thiswas so funny, but I was not interested. Later we had to learn about artists in theMiddle Ages who painted people wearing strange long clothing. We had to look atpictures of fat babies with wings and curly(蜷曲的) hair and with no clothes on flying around the edges of paintings. I certainly couldn ’t see what was so great about art.On our last visit to the museum, something happened when I saw a painting by awoman called Mary. In it, a woman was reading to a child. The colors were soft andgentle, and you could tell by the mother’s expression how happy she was just to bewith the child. I couldn’t stop looking at this painting! I wanted to see everypainting Mary had ever made! It was really worth looking at so many paintings to find a painter who could interest me so much.21.The aim of the mother’s plan was to __________.A.take them to visit the museum B. introduce them to the world of artC.ask them to read about artistsD . show them different painting styles22. What was the writer’s experience in the museum before the last visit?A.She came to feel her mother’ s love.B . She liked many paintings.C.She hardly enjoyed herself.D.She could understand the pictures of fat babies.23. What made the writer go through a change that summer?A.One of Mary ’s paintings.B. A strange way of painting.C.Artists in the Middle Ages.D.Her mother ’s instruction.24. From the text, we can see __________.A.the importance of curiosity B. the effect of artC.the value of learning D. the power of family educationBBabysitter WantedI am seeking a babysitter for my 6-month-old son. A few hours on Saturdays andSundays to help me and then other times as needed. He or she should be over 18,responsible, loving, warm, and have some experience in caring for babies. This position also suits a college student with experience looking for a part-time job.The pay is $10 an hour.If this sounds like a good job to you, please reply to rebecharv@ orcall 800-4964.Office Manager WantedOur company is looking for a full-time experienced manager to run the business.Strong skills in organization and business management are required for this position. The office manager will be responsible for keeping financial records, so he or sheshould be familiar with computers.Please reply to jim@ or call 800-6978 to apply.Waiter/ Waitress WantedA restaurant is looking for an experienced waiter / waitress. Knowledge of wines and experience in dining are necessary. Must work well under pressure and understand the basics of fine dining and customer service.If you ’re interested, please contact us at job-tkupe-1329358152@ to apply.This is a part-time job.Office Cleaner WantedLooking for a part-time job? A position in the Mississauga area needs anoffice cleaner! Part-time 4 hours a day from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm.Duties include:●C leaning the washrooms●C leaning the furniture●S weeping the floors●Other general cleaning experience is necessar y. Pay: $20 per dayReply to: job-p3b7u-1365632206@ or call 800-8197.25. If a college girl with some experience caring for children wants to apply fora job, where should she send an email?A. job-p3b7u-1365632206@craigslist B. job-tkupe-1329358152@craigslistC.jim@ D. rebecharv@26. We learn from the passage __________.A.the office cleaner has to work three hours each dayB.one can apply for a waiter or waitress by telephoneD.experience is necessary for all these four jobs27. __________ is necessary for a waiter / waitress.A.Being familiar with computers B. Having knowledge of winesC.Knowing more about menus D. Working well with othersCConcern with money, and then more money, in order to buy the conveniences andluxuries of modern life, has brought great changes to the lives of most Frenchmen.More people are working harder than ever before in France. In the cities traditional leisurely midday meal is disappearing.Offices, shops, and factories discovering the great efficiency of a short lunch hour in company lunch rooms. Inalmost all lines of work emphasis now falls on ever increasing output. Thus the“typical” Frenchman produces more, earns more, and buys more consumer goods than the arehis counterpart(对应的事物)of only a generation ago. He gains in creature comfort and ease of life. What he loses to some degree is his sense of personal uniqueness,or individuality.Some say that France has been Americanized. This is because the United Statesis a world symbol of the technological society and its consumer products.The so-called Americanization of France has its critics. They fear that“assembly line(装配线)life” will lead to the disappearance of the pleasures of the more graceful andleisurely( but less productive)old French style. What will happen, they ask, totaste, elegance, and the cultivation of the good things in life—joy in the smellof a freshly picked apple, a walk by the river, or just happy hours of conversationin a local café?Since the late 1950s life in France has indeed taken on qualities of rush, tension, and the pursuit(追求)of material gains. Some of the strongest critics of the newway of life are the young, especially university students. They are concerned withthe future, and they fear that France is threatened by the achievements of thiscompetitive culture.At times, they have reacted against the trend with considerable violence.In spite of the critics, however, countless Frenchmen are committed to keepingFrance in the forefront of the modern economic world. They find that the present life brings more rewards, conveniences, and pleasures than that of the past. They believe that a modern, industrial France is preferable to the old.28. Which of the following is a feature of the old French way of life?A.Leisure, elegance, and efficiency.B. Elegance, efficiency, and taste.C.Leisure, elegance, and taste.D.Efficiency,taste, and convenient. 29. Which of the following is NOT true about Frenchmen?A.Many of them prefer the modern life style.B.They actually enjoy working at the assembly line.C.They are more concerned with money than before.D.They are more competitive than the old generation.30. The passage suggests that__________.A.great changes have occurred in the life style of all FrenchmenB.it ’s now unlikely to see a Frenchman enjoying a walk by the riverC.the French are fed up with the smell of freshly picked applesD.in pursuing material gains the French are suffering losses elsewhere31.The main idea of the passage is“__________”.A.Changes in the French Way of Life B. Criticism of the New Life StyleC.The Americanization of France D. Features of the New Way of LifeDIt seems hard to watch someone yawn(打哈欠)and not to yawn ourselves. Even reading about yawning can make you do it. Now, a new study has found why yawning hassuch a powerful force.Yawning when others yawn, the study suggests, is a sign of pity and a form ofsocial connection. Kids don’t develop this deeply rooted behavior until around agefour, the study found. Kids with autism(自闭症)are less likely to catch yawns.In the most serious cases, they never do. Yawning might help doctors to see whetherthe children are developing rightly.The work could also lead to a better understanding of the ways that people communicate and connect.“Emotional infection seems to be a born thing that connects us together,” said Molly Helt, a graduate student in psychology at the University of Connecticut.“Yawning may be part of that.” Inspiration for her study came when she tried t o get her own autistic son to clear his ears on an airplane. She repeatedly yawned athim, hoping he would yawn back. He never did.“The fact that autistic kids don’t do it might mean they’re really missingout on that emotional connection with people arou nd them, ” she said.“The biggest thing people try to figure out after birth is how we become humans and understandthat humans have minds that are different from others ’,"she added. "Autistic people never seem to understand that.”Like infectious(有感染力的) laughter and crying, scientists have found thatyawning is a shared experience that promotes social connection. Helt said it couldfight stress after a period of being nervous and spread a feeling of calm througha group.32. According to the first two paragraphs, what does the new study suggest?A. Yawning is a form of communication.B.It is easy to stop yawning when you see others yawn.C.Children follow others in yawning just after they are born.D.Yawning has some mysterious force which is related to God.33. According to Molly Helt, __________.A.humans differ from animals because they communicate with othersB.yawning is a kind of emotional connection among humansC.emotions are infectious, but yawning is notD.yawning helps clear ears on planes34. Which of the following is NOT true about yawning?A.It is natural to yawn back if people around you yawn.B.Some kids are too young to yawn after others.C.Yawning can be used to test children’s development.D. Kids with autism yawn easily when others yawn.35. The author implies in the last paragraph that __________.A.yawning can make people feel relaxedB.it is bad manners to yawn on some social occasionsC.the more you yawn, the happier you will beD.yawning is different from infectious laughter and crying in theory第二节(共 5 小题;每小题 2 分,满分10 分)根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。