1、厦门六中2019-2020学年度第一学期高三第一阶段考试英语试题第一卷 （100分）第一部分 听力（略）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，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AThe “Boomerang Kids” young adults who leave to go to college, get married or just show off their independence are moving back in with mom and dad. Boomerang
2、Kids can be a mixed blessing for parents, both emotionally and financially.Especially during hard economic times, adult children head for home. According to a survey, about 40 percent of 2017 graduates still live with their parents. Moreover, 42 percent of the 2015 graduates surveyed said they are s
3、till living at home.The reasons are many, the first being economics. While the recession has touched Americans of all ages, it has been very hard for young adults. This has sent many kids back home. Plus, there is the matter of debt, especially college loans. For many recent graduates, it makes smar
4、t economic sense to move back in with their parents where life is comfortable and rent is either low or nonexistent. Then, of course, some return for personal reasons, such as recovering from a divorce or an illness.Parents are often glad to help out, both emotionally and financially. As a result, t
5、he arrangement often works to everyones satisfaction. However, there are risks, especially for the parents. These include not only family tension and misunderstandings, but also money. The return to the family can become a financial burden that can affect the parents plans and their financial future
6、, especially their retirement, as they try to do too much for their children.21. Boomerang Kids are those who_.A. like to show off their independenceB. have problem with their marriageC. graduate from college in advanceD. return to live with parents after graduation22. The underlined words in Paragr
7、aph 1 mean something that _.A. has advantages and disadvantagesB. is very useful and beneficialC. will have a good resultD. worries people a lot23. What can we learn from the passage?A. It is a tough choice for young adults to move back home.B. Parents may have to deal with extra financial burden.C.
8、 Children face fewer financial problems than ever.D. Most graduates choose to live with their parents.BBrenda Bongos was a happy, artistic girl. She had one big ambitionto play the drums in a band. But one big obstacle lay in her way. To be good enough to play in a band, Brenda had to practice a lot
9、, but she lived next-door to a lot of old people. Many of them are sick. She knew that the sound of beating drums would really get on their nerves. So, she had tried playing in the strangest places: a basement, a kitchen, and even in a shower. But there was always someone it would annoy.One day, whi
10、le watching a science documentary on TV, she heard that sound cannot travel in space, because theres no air. At that moment, Brenda Bongos decided to become a sort of musical astronaut.With the help of a lot of time, books and work, Brenda built a space bubble. This was a big glass ball connected to
11、 a machine which sucked out all the air inside. All that would be left inside was a drum kit (成套设备)and a chair. Brenda got into the space suit she had made, entered the bubble, turned on the machine, and played those drums like a wild child.It wasnt long before Brenda Bongos came very famous. Many p
12、eople came to see her play in her space bubble. Shortly afterwards she came out of the bubble and started giving concerts. Her fame spread so much that the government suggested that she be part of a unique space journey. Finally, Brenda was a real musical astronaut, and had gone far beyond her first
13、 ambition of playing drums in a band.Years later, when asked how she had achieved all this, she thought for a moment, and said: If those old people next - door hadnt mattered so much to me, I wouldnt have found a solution, and none of this would have ever happened.24. Why did Brenda try to play in t
14、he strangest places?A. Because she didnt want others to hear her play.B. Because she didnt like her neighbors.C. Because she didnt have her own room.D. Because she didnt mean to disturb others.25. Brenda became famous because _.A. she was good at music and scienceB. she became a real musical astrona
15、ut C. she invented a special way of practiceD. she played well and had a talent26. Which of the following can be used to describe Brenda most properly?A. Kind, hardworking and creative.B. Brave, kind and hardworking.C. Lovely, brave and clever.D. Nervous, kind and clever.27. It can be inferred from
16、the text that “_”.A. He laughs best who laugh last B. One good turn deserves anotherC. Two head are better than one D. Its never too old to learnCAlthough not as much as in the past, grandparents are the teachers of the Navajo (纳瓦霍人) youth. They make young people aware of life at an early age. The p
17、arents grant them the privilege of teaching the children, and the grandparents take great pride in raising the children or at least having a big part in raising them.Young children often stay with their grandparents for years at a time, developing a close and trusting relationship. The grandparents
18、teach the children Navajo legends and the principle of life, emphasizing both new culture trends and the preservation of traditions.The grandparents are also often the leading figures in teaching the youth the arts of weaving, caring for the livestock, using herbal medicine, and other arts and craft
19、s.The children are taught to respect their elders, to care for them, to help them whenever they are in need, and to learn from them. Young people are urged to listen with care to the words of their elders and to keep as much wisdom as possible. Grandparents often go to social gatherings and traditio
20、nal events, and the young have opportunities to learn more about their culture and traditions.I live with my grandmother for thirteen years, and she raised me in the old ways of our people. Although I was going to school, she taught me as much as she could about our traditions. She was a beautiful w
21、oman. If I had a chance, I would listen again to her wise teachings, expressed with kindness in a soft voice that touched my heart.We used to plant com and pumpkin every summer. They never grew big enough to feed us, but we planted them anyway. I asked my grandmother why. She said, “Grandson, our pl
22、ants will be far more beautiful than the flowers outside the fence.” I did not understand until one day I saw their beauty as I was coming over the hill with her. She said, “Anything that is a part of you is always far more beautiful than the things which you pass by.” We had some beautiful years to
23、gether. I am glad she is a part of me and I am a part of her.Children used to be well disciplined, possessing more respect for culture, tradition, and beliefs than they do now. The world of the Navajo has been influenced by the western world, and the grandparents have less control and influence than
24、 they used to. But the young people who have been touched by their teachings have glimpsed a way of life beyond what most people know today.28. From Paragraph 1 we can learn that _.A. children learn about the meaning of life from their grandparents.B. grandparents are usually unwilling to teach thei
25、r grandchildren.C. schools are not very popular with the Navajo youth.D. parents hate to take the trouble to raise children.29. The authors grandmother planted corn and pumpkin because she _.A. hated wild flowersB. needed to feed her familyC. tried to make her fence more beautifulD. wanted her grand
26、son to learn a life lesson30. In the authors opinion, _.A. grandparents are the source of traditional culture.B. his grandmothers teaching could replace schooling.C. the western world is hardly influenced by the Navajos.D. it is impossible to get grandparents involved in teaching again.31. The purpo
27、se of the article is to _.A. honor the authors grandmotherB. share with readers a Navajo cultureC. emphasize the greatness of NavajoD. introduce the development of Navajo tribesD What is the nature of the scientific attitude, the attitude of the man or woman who studies and applies physics, biology,
28、 chemistry, geology, engineering, medicine or any other science? We all know that science plays an important role in our societies. However, many people believe that our progress depends on two different aspects of science. The first aspect is the application of the machines, products and systems of
29、 knowledge that scientists and technologists develop. The second is the application of the special methods of thought and action that scientists use in their work.What are these special methods of thinking and acting? First of all, it seems that a successful scientist is curious - he wants to find o
30、ut how and why the universe works. He usually pays attention to problems which he notices have no satisfying explanation, and looks for relationships even if the data available seem to be unconnected. Moreover, he thinks he can improve the existing conditions and enjoys trying to solve the problems
31、which this involves. He is a good observer, accurate, patient and objective and uses the facts he observes to the fullest. For example, trained observers obtain a very large amount of information about a star mainly from the accurate analysis of the simple lines that appear in a spectrum(光谱). He doe
32、s not accept statements which are not based on the most complete evidence available. He rejects authority as the only basis for truth. Scientists always check statements and make experiments carefully and objectively. Furthermore, he does not readily accept his own idea, since he knows that man is t
33、he least reliable of scientific instruments and that a number of factors tend to disturb objective investigation. Lastly, he is full of imagination since he often has to look for relationships in data which are not only complex but also frequently incomplete. Furthermore, he needs imagination if he
34、wants to guess how processes work and how events take place. These seem to be some of the ways in which a successful scientist or technologist thinks and acts.32. Which of the following statements about a curious scientist is TRUE?A. He doesnt find confidence and pleasure in work.B. He makes efforts
35、 to investigate potential connections.C. He is interested in problems that are explained.D. He looks for new ways of acting.33. According to the passage, a successful scientist would _.A. easily appreciate others research workB. easily believe in unchecked statements C. always accept authority as th
36、e only basis for truth D. always use evidence from observation to the fullest34. Which word can be used to describe the authors attitude that a good scientist holds towards the scientific research?A. Objective and careful.B. Curious and casual.C. Cautious and arrogant. D. Subjective and down-to-deat
37、h .35. What does the passage mainly discuss?A. Key to a successful scientist.B. Scientists ways of thinking and actingC. Progress in modem society.D. Application of modern technology.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出的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Do you ever wonder if youre doing what youre supposed t
38、o be doing with your life? What if you have potential talents that could lead you to a new path and change everything for the better? 36 . The following tips will help you discover your potential strength. Do what you love. One sure way to get yourself moving in the right direction is to do more of
39、the things that make you feel good. 37 That might lead to writing a book or a movie or a career in writing. If baking treats for friends and neighbors give you great pleasure, take it one step further. Upgrade your packaging and look into selling your goodies at a local market. Complete some assessm
40、ent activities. 38 While none of them is perfect, each of them can help you realize the types of your strengths. 39 Its not always easy to self-identify what were good at. So go and ask your friends what they think your strengths are. You might be surprised at what they have to say. Are you creative
41、, organized, or socially outgoing? Sometimes your friends are more aware of your strengths than you. Find a guide. If you have an idea of where your potential strengths lie, it may help to find a person who has achieved success in a related area. Chances are that your guide would be happy to share t
42、ips and motivations to help you. Use this relationship to get hands-on experience. 40 Ask the owner of a shop you admire if you can work part time or volunteer in order to learn the business and see if it suits you.A. Ask your friends.B. Turn to your teachers for help.C. Stop wondering and start doi
43、ng.D. If you love to write, start blog now.E. Setting a goal helps you identify a potential strength.F. There are many free self-evaluation tools on the Internet.G. Do you think you might want to open a bookstore or cafe?第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节， 满分45分）第一节 完形填空（共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，从各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选
44、出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。It is a blue, cotton shirt. The shirt belonged to my 41 David. On his birthday before he left college, his mother bought him the shirt. 42 I gave him free use of my bike, he let me wear the shirt, occasionally.We shared the shirt, and as days 43 , we shared more of our 44 . David w
45、as in school by scholarships and grants (助学金). He 45 to keep his scholarships, because without even one of them, he would have to 46 and back on the farm. And in Davids home, there was always only enough money to cover the expense. His father died when he was twelve. 47 David also talked about his f
46、ather. Usually it was late at night, in the dorm just before bed, and the 48 always ended with tears that flowed from a river of memories and 49 : memories of a father suffering from 50 at a time when his son was just a teenager; longings for opportunities to cure his fathers disease missed, because
47、 disease does not understand about the 51 between father and son. Nor does(do) 52 care.Time passed and we had to say 53 to each other. After lots of hugging, and words of thanks, we eventually 54 . It was on my 55 trip upstairs to our dorm that I saw a package on my bed. I 56 the wrapping paper. It
48、was the blue cotton shirt in a box with a card 57 to it, reading:Thomas, I cant thank you enough for your 58 . This has been tough years and you have been 59 a friend. Thank you for listening. Thanks for everything.DavidI pushed aside the note, with 60 tears dropping on the shirt.I still have the sh
49、irt today, though it has faded and wrinkled with age.41.A. student B. brother C. roommate D. teacher42.A. Because B. Unless C. In case D. Even if43.A. went across B. went by C. ran out D. ran down44.A. victories B. belongings C. scholarships D. stories45.A. happened B. struggled C. refused D. failed
50、46.A. drop out B. stand out C. set out D. hold out47.A. At a time B. At one time C. At times D. At the time48.A. interview B. conversation C. discussion D. debate49.A. longings B. apologies C. regrets D. wishes50.A. failure B. depression C. poverty D. illness51.A. distance B. cooperation C. connecti
51、on D. difference52.A. I B. she C. he D. it53.A. hello B. good-bye C. sorry D. yes54.A. fled B. departed C. met D. remained55.A. first B. second C. next D. last56.A. touched B. pulled C. removed D. folded57.A. attached B. applied C. adjusted D. admitted58.A. guidance B. friendship C. devotion D. merc
52、y59.A. less than B. other than C. rather than D. more than60.A. angry B. joyful C. grateful D. sympathetic第二卷第三节 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。（15分）My wife and I were to help with the fund raising event in the community hall. Early that morning we were about to hurry out 61 suddenly my wife to
53、ld me that she 62 (forget) to make a cheesecake that was to be part of the auction(竞买). I decided to stay at home and make the cheesecake. My wife told me to get it done and be there on time. 63 (sad), I found that we had run out of stuff necessary for a cheesecake. I had to come up with something e
54、lse. And the 64 thing I could find was a bag of dog treats-milk bones. Im sure I had enough to make my cheesecake 65 obviously I had to be the one to buy it at the auction so it wouldnt fall 66 someones hands. I figured I could get away with it.Thus, the cheesecake was created with the good old milk
55、 bones and turned out to be 67 delight to see. After 68 (cool) it in the fridge, I set off to the hall. I placed the cheesecake on the table for the auction and went to find my wife to tell her 69 was happening. A few minutes later, I returned to the auction table，only to find the cake was 70 (go)-i
56、t had been bought by someone even before the auction. Oh, no!第四部分 写作（共两节 满分35分）第一节 短文改错（10分）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：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（），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仅限一词；2. 只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。Ever since middle school, my sister Wang Wei and
57、 I dreamed about taking a great bike trip. Two years ago she bought an expensive mountain bike but then she persuaded me to buy it. Last year, she visited our cousin, Dao Wei and Yu Hang at their college in Kunming. Wang Wei soon got them interesting in bike riding too. After graduated from college,
58、 we finally got the chance to take up a bike trip. I asked my sister, “Where are we going?” It was my sister that first had an idea to ride along the whole Mekong River from which it begins to where it ends. Now she is planning our schedule for the trip. 第二节 书面表达假定你是李华，你的英国好友Henry在学习汉语，但就是写不好汉字，特发邮件
59、咨询你平时是如何练习汉字书写的。请你回复邮件，内容包括：1.书写要求 2.练习方式 3.你的建议 。注意：1.词数100左右；2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。Dear Henry,_厦门六中2019-2020学年度第一学期高三第一阶段考试英语试题阅读理解A 篇 2123 DAB B 篇2427 DCABC篇 2831 ADAB D篇 3235 BDAB七选五36-40 CDFAG完形4145 CABDB4650 ACBAD 5155 CDBBD5660 CABDC语法填空61. when 62. had forgotten 63. Sadly 64. only 65.but66. into
60、/in 67. a 68. cooling 69. what 70. gone短文改错71. I后加have 72. greatgreater73. butand74. itone75. cousincousins76. interestinginterested77.graduatedgraduating78.去掉up79. anthe80. whichwhere书面表达Dear Henry,From your letter I know that you are learning Chinese but you cannot write Chinese characters well. M
61、y practices and suggestions are as follows.As far as I know, many non-native speakers find it difficult to write a good hand, which needs long-term and persistent exercise even for native speakers of Chinese. As senior high school students in China, we are required to write Chinese characters freque
62、ntly, trying best to write them carefully, regularly, neatly clearly and beautifully. We started from our primary school with writing strokes of Chinese characters, keeping the rules of writing and the teachers instructions.So starting from the ground up, setting your writing as a daily task, and following a model of calligraphy for practice may help you a lot. Keep on trying. Hopefully, you will make it.Yours sincerely,Li Hua
