1、莱州市高三入学测试英语试题 注意事项：1答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号等填写在答题卡和试卷指定位置上。2回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。3考试结束后，只交答题卡。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和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。ABook Your Field Trip to Pacific Science Center A field trip to Pacific
2、Science Center is a time-honored tradition for students of all ages across Washington State. Our hands-on exhibits, shows, and creative programs inspire students curiosity for science in a day of exploration meant to strengthen your curriculum and fuel lifelong enthusiasm for science, math, engineer
3、ing and technology.Schedule Your Field Trip To schedule your field trip, complete the registration request form available at the link , or call (206) 443-2925 MondayFriday from 8:30 a.m.to 4:30 p.m. not less than two weeks ahead of your visit date. We will contact you within two business days to set
4、 up your field trip.New Fall/Winter HoursStarting September 3, 2020 PacSci will be closed on Mondays and Tuesdays except for holidays and weeks during Seattle Public School breaks. We will no longer be booking field trips on those days, as well. PricingField Trip PackagesPrice Per StudentExhibits On
5、ly$9Package 1Exhibits plus choice of one experience$11Package 2Exhibits plus choice of two experiences$13Package 3Exhibits plus choice of three experiences$15One free adult general admission is covered for every 10 paid students. Free adult admission excludes IMAX documentary. These adults will be c
6、harged a $4 IMAX documentary admission. Additional adults outside of the ratio (比例) will be charged the student admission rate. Pacific Science Center Memberships cannot be applied to field trips. Payment is due one week before you visit.Available Experiences Planetarium Shows IMAX Documentaries Sci
7、ence on a Sphere Shows Laser Shows1. What can we know about Pacific Science Center? A. It is famous for its typical architecture. B. Its where students can get exposed to science. C. It is only accessible to students in Washington. D. It offers students free classes.2. If 2 teachers and 10 students
8、watch exhibits and IMAX Documentaries, how much will they at least pay? A. $125.B. $118.C. $127.D. $134. 3. When can we reserve a field trip by phone? A. On weekends. B. Any Monday or Tuesday. C. Two workdays ahead of the visit time. D. At least 14 days before the actual visit. BAn airline passenger
9、 ensured a 20-year-old man was reunited with his lost wallet along with a little extra something to make up for their time apart.Hunter Shamatt first lost his wallet while he was on a Frontier Airlines flight from Omaha to attend his sisters wedding in Las Vegas earlier this month. On realizing his
10、wallet was lost, he contacted the airline to see if anyone had turned it in but to no avail. Since the wallet contained his ID, a signed paycheck, his debit card, and $60 in cash, he “feared the worst”.Shortly after the flight, however, Hunter was shocked to receive a package in the mail from an unk
11、nown sender. Inside was his wallet along with an additional $40 in cash.“Found this on a Frontier flight from Omaha to Denver-row 12, seat F stuck between the seat and wall,” read a letter in the package. “Thought you might want it back. All the best. PS: I rounded your cash up to an even $100 so yo
12、u could celebrate getting your wallet back. Have fun!”Hunters mother, Jeannie, posted a photo of the letter to social media in hopes that they would be able to track down the sender and thank them for their kindness. All they had to go on was that the letter was sent from Applied Underwriters in Oma
13、ha and the senders initials were signed: “T.B”. The Good Man was later identified as Todd Brown, a father-of-five who was delighted at the chance to “have a little fun” with helping out a hard-working stranger. Brown says that he often tries to do good deeds without any recognition, thus why he didn
14、t sign his full name on the letter, but Jeannie later insisted on praising the Nebraska native on social media.“I try to teach my children to do the right things in life, help people when you can despite the outcome,” she wrote on Facebook. “This story is more about restoring faith in people than an
15、ything.4. What does the underlined word “to no avail” in paragraph 2 mean?A. Under discussion.B. In vain.C. Beyond belief.D. At a loss.5. Why did Jeannie upload a picture of the letter to social media?A. To throw light on the truth. B. To draw attention to Hunters lost wallet.C. To find out the send
16、er to express gratitude.D. To sing high praise for the senders generosity.6. Which of the following best describes Brown?A. Innocent.B. Warm-hearted.C. Romantic.D. Easy-going.7. Which of the following is the best title for the text?A. Hunter Shamatt a Lucky Man B. Young Passenger Reunites with Siste
17、rC. Helping Needy People Is a Great VirtueD. Stranger Returns Lost Wallet with More Cash InsideCBees are essential for the pollination of flowers, fruits and vegetables. Sadly, over the past 15 years, the global population of the hardworking insects has been dropping worldwide at alarming rates due
18、to loss of food and habitat. Now, Dutch cities are coming up with creative ideas to help stem the population decrease of these all-important insects.In Amsterdam, bees can live for free in specially built “hotels” tall wooden structures across the city. While they may not look like much to the untra
19、ined eye, they provide perfect homes for members of the over 200 known species of solitary bees. As the name indicates, the insects spend their lives alone. The smart insects nest inside holes like the ones provided by the insect hotels, marking their occupancy by covering the entrance with a mud “d
20、oor”. Though unable to produce honey, solitary bees are excellent pollinators and perform an essential role in many ecosystems.Additionally, city officials are also educating people on the use of harmful chemicals and are providing prize money to encourage developers to build green roofs and populat
21、e them with local plants. In 2015, they set a goal to change some plants in public green spaces to native plants. Geert, one of eight ecologists working for the city, says, “Our idea is when we design a park, we use native species but also the species that give a lot of flowering and fruit for bees.
22、” Many people, with help from the government, are replacing the sidewalks outside their homes with small gardens featuring flowers. In Utrecht, bus stop roofs are gradually being turned into beautiful, living gardens designed to attract varieties of bee species. The green roofs, which naturally coll
23、ect both rainwater and dust, are also beneficial for the environment.These cities collective efforts seem to be working. A recent study found that the variety of bee species there has increased by an astonishing 45 percent since 2000.8. What does the underlined word “stem” in Paragraph 1 probably me
24、an?A. Review.B. Stop.C. Monitor.D. Improve.9. Whats special about the bees in Amsterdam?A. Theyre not social insects.B. They make high-quality honey.C. They like to nest together in woods. D. Theyre scared of other species of bees.10. What are bus stop green roofs mainly meant to do?A. Collect rainw
25、ater for future use.B. Plant flowers for enjoyment.C. Draw bees to them.D. Clear dust away. 11. Whats the text mainly about?A. Protecting the environment.B. Importance of bees in ecosystems.C. Design ideas of insect hotels and bee stops.D. Dutch cities attempts to restore bee population.DOver the la
26、st 25 years,psychologists have found that personalities center on five basic traitsthe Big Five: agreeableness, conscientiousness (责任心), neuroticism, extroversion and openness. Contrary to common belief, people just arent organized into certain personality types. Every trait is a continuous dimensio
27、n and everyone can be described as having varying levels of each trait. A new research has also found animals from ants to apes all have the Big Five and that the universality of personality points to an evolutionary origin.Animals and humans have common problems of survival, which are spelled out b
28、eautifully in the Big Five, and thats why theres so much continuity in human personality and animal personality. For example, conscientiousness involves behaviors like planning and consideration, which are important among animals for taking care of their young, selecting mates and living in groups.
29、Being neat and orderlyaspects of conscientiousnessalso has evolutionary superiority. Bees that like to keep clean and remove more dead group members reduce risk of disease, gain more weight and reproduce more. Spiders that make tidy webs catch more insects. Birds that build neater and solider nests
30、attract more mates. These behaviors may seem primitive, but theyre nevertheless indications of personality. Personality is the expression of all of the behaviors that humans and animals exhibit that allow them to function adaptively in the world.Evolution can also explain why personalities vary so m
31、uch. Depending on the situation, each of the Big Five can be advantageous. For example, agreeableness is great for relationships. But if a lion were charging at you, youd be better off with a less agreeable and more aggressive personality. Because the world is so unpredictable, every aspect of each
32、personality trait could be useful at different times, so instead of evolving a single type of personality thats best for every situation, were left with a wide variety. 12. What do people generally think about personality types?A. Different personality types have respective strengths.B. Everyone fal
33、ls into a particular personality type. C. People with common personality types gather. D. Everyone has mixed personality types.13. Whats the purpose of mentioning some animals in Paragraph 2?A. To illustrate the advantages of being conscientious.B. To analyze survival chances of cooperative animals.
34、C. To explain why they are tidy and orderly.D. To throw new light on their behavior.14. Why do we display a certain personality in a specific situation?A. To be free of trouble. B. To fit in with circumstances.C. To compete for equal rights.D. To gain advantages over others.15. What does the text ma
35、inly focus on?A. Personality and behavior.B. Categories of the Big Five.C. Contradictory facts on personality.D. Universality and variability of personality. 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。选项中有两项为多余选项。Culture shock is the emotional and mental reaction to being in a completely new
36、 cultural environment. 16 It generally consists of several stages of feelings.The “honeymoon stage” is usually the first stage that people go through when surrounded by different cultural values and lifestyles. During this stage, people have positive images of their new cultural surroundings. Theyte
37、nd to view these in an idealistic way and ignore problems. 17 This stage is usually quite short and quickly replaced by the second stage called “the frustration stage”.During the “frustration stage”,newcomersbegin to act negatively.18 Visitors tend to exaggerate problems in the new culture. They may
38、 feel isolated during this stage. Depending on ones situation, this stage can last days, months, or even years.With the frustration stage ending, the adjustment stage begins. This marks the time when newcomers try their best to accept the differences of the new culture and the challenges of everyday
39、 life. 19 Some newcomers enter the “mastery stage” and are completely accustomed to the values and beliefs of the new culture. They are able to handle the new culture like a native while keeping some of their own original cultural values. Some choose the “rejection stage” and decide against fitting
40、in with the new culture. 20 Other newcomers completely adopt the identity of the new culture and give up the values and beliefs of their home culture.A. Meeting new people is seen as fascinating.B. The new cultural surroundings are no longer novel.C. They regain their sense of balance and become con
41、fident.D. This process opens the door to three possible outcomes.E. For many people this is often a very difficult experience. F. A person experiencing culture shock may display many symptoms.G. They usually permanently withdraw from the culture throughisolationor returning home. 第二部分语言运用(共两节，满分25分)
42、第一节 (共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。13-year-old Madison was studying at home when her mother burst in. She said a boy had fallen into a septic tank (化粪池) and made an urgent 21 for Madisons help. They ran to a neighbors yard, where the anxious adults surrounded the sept
43、ic tank opening 22 wider than a basketball. The boy, aged only 2, had slipped in and was drowning. Madison quickly 23 the situation. She was the only one who could 24 through the small opening. Without hesitation, she got close to the opening and said, “ 25 me in.”Some people held her waist and 26 .
44、 She wiggled (扭动) arms and shoulders until she 27 the opening. Inside, the tank was dark and the air smelly. When she stuck her arms into the dirty water, she jammed her left wrist against a hidden stick, 28 it severely. 29 tend to her injury, Madison scanned the surface of the dirty water, hoping t
45、o feel the underwater boy. Suddenly she saw his little toes stick out. When spotting the vague 30 of his foot again, Madison shot out her 31 hand, grasped the foot tightly and shouted, “Pull me up!” As they nearly reached the surface, the boys other foot got stuck. She wiggled his foot until it was
46、32 . Eventually they were lifted out. 33 , the kid wasnt out of trouble. Having suffered from lack of 34 that long, he wasnt breathing. He was then given hard hits on the back until he coughed up water. At the sight of this, Madison sighed with relief. Madison received months of treatment for her wr
47、ist, which made her 35 actions more impressive.21. A. appointment B. attempt C. choiceD. request22. A. partlyB. previouslyC. slightlyD. dramatically23. A. tackledB. examined C. disturbedD. lost24. A. lookB. jumpC. fillD. fit25. A. ThrowB. LowerC. ForceD. Push26. A. legs B. armsC. headD. hands27. A.
48、adjusted toB. got throughC. tore downD. held on to 28. A. touchingB. trapping C. injuringD. striking 29. A. In an effort toB. Rather thanC. Likely toD. Ready to30. A. skinB. gestureC. pictureD. outline 31. A. leftB. singleC. goodD. clumsy32. A. frozenB. freeC. flexibleD. bare33. A. HoweverB. Instead
49、C. ThereforeD. Personally34. A. protectionB. oxygen C. gravityD. energy 35. A. unselfish B. thoughtlessC. unconsciousD. random第二节 (共10小题；每小题1分，满分10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。Most of us might only begin to think about dinner in the afternoon. But Jelena begins to think about her big meal earl
50、y each morning.After morning tea, Jelena and her husband Milan begin their plans for a 36 (taste) Serbian dish. The cooking method they use 37 (probable) comes from Jelenas mother or grandmother. Each recipe uses local foods 38 (find) in Serbian markets.Milan goes to the market to get the food they
51、need and the 69-year-old Jelena makes plans for 39 she will explain the cooking process to her 150,000 followers at the fixed time on YouTube. Once she is ready, Jelena films her cooking show from a small kitchen table. Online, Jelena is known 40 “Granny Jela” on her popular YouTube channel “Grannys
52、 Kitchen”. Jelena has years of experience of cooking at home. Ten years ago, she started an online forum, 41 she shared recipes and cooking 42 (tip) for meat, soup, bread, sweet treats and more. Her number of followers grew as time 43 (go) by. Then she decided to start a blog and began making videos
53、 with her mobile phone. Today, her videos on YouTube have over 50 million views. “Grannys Kitchen” 44 (name) one of the Top 50 YouTube channels in Serbia in 2018. Granny Jela just made it with continued efforts.So all we need is love, the will and desire to do something. Anything can be done only if
54、 we really want to do it and devote 45 (we) to it. 第三部分 写作(共两节，满分35分)第一节：应用文写作（满分10分）假定你是李华，想邀请外教David一起参观中国春联（couplet）作品展。请给他写一封邮件，内容包括：1. 展览的时间、地点；2. 展览作品来源；3. 春联简介。注意：1. 词数80左右；2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。第二节：读后续写（满分25分）阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。续写的词数应为150左右。The bell rang, announcing the end of
55、 the vivid art class Karson loved most. He was delighted that he had created a very satisfying work. So he walked to the back of the classroom to put his work away carefully. There, lying on the carpet in front of the classroom bookcase, was a golden ticket! Karson picked it up. His heart beat faste
56、r when he saw that the name line was blank. He couldnt believe his luck!The boys and girls in Karsons class could earn golden tickets by doing well in their study or by being extra helpful or kind. Once a week their teacher drew a ticket out of a box on her desk and let the winner choose a prize. To
57、day was the golden ticket drawing, and here was another ticket, just for him! Karson looked around. No one else was near the ticket. All his classmates were at their desks, laughing and talking with each other. Miss Evans was engaged in grading the papers collected earlier in the morning.Karson deci
58、ded to write his name on the blank line. Then he could put it into the prize box with the six tickets hed already earned. With so many chances, one of his tickets would most probably be picked! Then he could choose the pink toy pig for his sisters birthday, just like he had been hoping. He smiled an
59、d reached for the pencil in his pocket. Suddenly his fingers stopped. There was a strange feeling in his chest, and it wasnt his heartbeat. Its finders keepers, right? He wondered. He looked out of the window and tried to figure it out. On the one hand, he did find the ticket, but he hadnt earned it
60、. Somebody must have lost it. But on the other hand, he did need this extra ticket for his great plan! Para1 Karson stared at the blank name line for a moment. _Para 2 “Karson, Id like you to have another ticket!” Miss Evans said. _英语答案第一部分（每个2分，共40分）15 BACBC 610 BDBAC 1115 DBABD 1620 EABDG第二部分（每个1分
61、，共15分）2125 DCBDB 2630 ABCBD 3135 CBABA 语法填空（每小题1 分, 满分10分） 36. tasty 37. probably 38. found 39. how 40. as 41. where 42. tips 43. went 44. was named 45. ourselves应用文（共10分）Dear David，Im writing to invite you to the Chinese couplet exhibition to be held in the City Museum from December 20 to 30.The ex
62、hibition is a collection of award-winning couplet works from the City Couplet Competition. Couplets, a Chinese folk art with a long history, express good wishes and are perfect combinations of Chinese literature and calligraphy. Knowing youre crazy about Chinese culture, I think its an opportunity f
63、or you to truly appreciate it. Decide on a date and let me know. Looking forward to your reply.Best wishes. Yours, Li Hua 读后续写（共25分）Karson stared at the blank name line for a moment. He knew his plan wouldnt be so great if he won with a ticket that didnt belong to him. So he walked up to his teacher
64、. “Miss Evans, I happened to find this ticket on the floor near the bookcase. I think the one who lost it will look for it. And these are mine,” he said, dropping his six tickets into the box. When he turned around to leave, the teacher stopped him.“Karson, Id like you to have another ticket!” Miss
65、Evans said. Karson was amazed and wondered why. Miss Evans smiled and signed to the class to quiet down, “Karson handed in the golden ticket he had just found. I think he is honest and deserves another one!” The class burst into loud applause. Karson happily went back to his seat, eagerly expecting the ticket drawing. He still wanted his name to be picked, but he would feel OK even if it wasnt. After all, making the right choice did make him feel great!
