1、大庆铁人中学高三年级上学期阶段性考试英语试题 考试时间：2020. 11试题说明：1、本试题满分 150 分，答题时间 120 分钟。2、请将答案填写在答题卡上，考试结束后只交答题卡。第 I 卷 选择题部分一、完形填空（一）（ 共 20小题； 每小题 1.5 分， 满分 30 分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。He could have placed it in a corner or could have sold it to a friend down the street or a stranger on a shopp
2、ing website. 1 Dave Kellner, of Riegelsville, decided to share his beloved cello(大提琴) with a young musician with ability and ambition who didnt 2 one.On Friday, the 69-year-old man 3 the Easton Area Middle School to 4 present his cello to Anna Smith, a seventh- grader who plays in the school orchest
3、ra(管弦乐队). Kellner 5 the cello nine years ago when he retired and decided to start a 6 . He spent two years trying to improve his skills, but the effects of arthritis(关节炎) made it 7 for him to go on practising. He could have 8 the cello to the districts music programme. But he wanted it in the hands
4、of a talented, serious-minded local 9 who couldnt afford to purchase a cello. Donna Palmer, director of the school orchestra, said it was difficult to 10 after narrowing down the field to three worthy students. 11 the instrument was given to a 13-year-old who says she hopes to 12 the cello for the r
5、est of her life. Because of his kind act, Kellner will be able to experience the 13 of hearing it played at spring musical concert. And knowing she has another fan in the 14 could help keep Smith motivated to practise and perhaps eventually 15 the cello. Kellners 16 to reach out and improve the life
6、 of a talented, young musician is 17 . A good cello can cost roughly $2, 000. Thats a high 18 for many poor families. In the hands of a child with talent and determination, it can 19 a life. It is hoped that there are more Dave Kellners out there who understand the value of passing on a(n) 20 musica
7、l instrument.1. A. AndB. SoC. ButD. Or2. A. needB. haveC. deserveD. accept3. A. stayed atB. arrived atC. passed byD. moved into4. A. secretlyB. normallyC. anxiouslyD. personally5. A. boughtB. discoveredC. borrowedD. advertised6. A. schoolB. companyC. programmeD. hobby7. A. difficultB. probableC. sui
8、tableD. unnecessary8. A. connectedB. reportedC. addedD. sold9. A. studentB. friendC. actorD. teacher10. A. stopB. explainC. decideD. discuss11. A. By all meansB. Above allC. At leastD. In the end12. A. buyB. borrowC. playD. keep来源:学+科+网13. A. lifeB. joyC. effectD. loss14. A. audienceB. armyC. classr
9、oomD. hospital15. A. missB. sellC. returnD. master16. A. permission B. planC. goalD. decision17. A. interestingB. disappointingC. inspiringD. satisfying18. A. levelB. qualityC. priceD. risk19. A. saveB. changeC. endD. live20. A.beloved B. traditionalC. expensiveD. useless二、阅读理解（共两小节，20小题； 每小题 2分， 满分
10、40分）第一节：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。AAfter the election day in the United States, there is a period of uncertainty. Both candidates（候选人） could claim victory, and misinformation about the result would go viral. Anger, fake news and hate speech on social media could cause tensions. So what is Big
11、 Tech planning to do about it? Twitter Twitter says after election day candidates will not be permitted to claim they have won the election before a declared result. And candidates cant tweet or retweet content that affects with the election process.What will it do if that happens? Twitter will dire
12、ct people to resources with accurate, up-to-date information about the election status. It wont take down tweets. But these tweets will be labelled. RedditReddit appears to go much further than Twitter. It says information that seeks to mislead or misrepresent the election results is not allowed and
13、 would be removed from the site. Reddit also has an entire page committed to what happens after the election. The site will host a series of Ask Me Anything events from the day after the election.Voting experts will be on hand to answer questions about the vote, and what people can expect in the com
14、ing days. YouTube YouTube says it will not allow misleading claims about voting or content that encourages interference(干扰) in the process.It also says it will remove false content that aims to change the results of an election.That goes further than Twitter and Reddit. Users will face the biggest p
15、unishment. YouTube will shut down the account permanently that posts misleading information if necessary.TikTokTikTok says it is working with independent fact checkers during the election period. It says it will remove misinformation related to the 2020 election - including the vote itself. It is al
16、so adding an election misinformation option to in-app reporting so that users can flag content. In short, all these social media companies are treating the election, and its aftermath(后果), very seriously.We may know in a few days whether these measures are enough.21. Which of the following Apps will
17、 not remove the misinformation?A. Twitter B. Reddit C. YouTube D. TikTok22. What is special about the Reddit?A. It removes misleading information.B. It encourages users to flag the content.C. It connects users with voting experts. D. It directs users to certain accounts.23. Which is the most seirous
18、 punishment according to the passage?A. Your account will be labelled.B. All your false content will be removed.C. Your account can be closed down forever.D. The users may be flagged. BFive days after the roadside incident, I took my first coronavirus test. I felt exhausted and fragile, my head and
19、joints aching. Ive heard that it hurts, I said to the blue-gowned woman who held what resembled a very long Q-Tip.I wouldnt say it hurts, she said, but it is uncomfortable, for sure. A tear rolled down my cheek. If indeed I had the virus, I knew of only one possible exposure. Had I done the right th
20、ing on that dark country road? It was a Saturday in early September. At home in the pandemic（世界流行病） I sometimes felt trapped. I loaded our three children into the minivan and drove about 80 miles from metro Atlanta to Yonah Mountain, a remote peak near the end of the Blue Ridge. This was a wild moun
21、tain, rather than a tourist destination, but we enjoyed the view and the feeling of freedom. At dusk, we were hurrying down the mountain against the oncoming night when I heard a man calling for help.During the pandemic, I didnt stop as much as I used to, especially when it might put the children at
22、 risk. But there was no telling what misfortune might have found him on this lonely road. I stopped the van and opened my window. A young man in a white T-shirt appeared at the front passenger window, his mask dangling from(悬于) one ear. Seeming a little drunk, he said he had a fight with his girlfri
23、end and was forced out of the car, and now he needed a ride home.I told the man we were being careful with the virus and all. But he insisted he was being careful too, and begged whether he could have a ride home. Okay, if you say so. I said, and asked him to put on his mask.I prayed a silent prayer
24、 and kept the windows open. In a strange town on a strange night, the young man was mostly polite, but he did swear a lot, as some people do when theyre drunk. I followed his directions and drove him to his destination.Six days later, I got an email with an ominous(不祥的) subject line: Your COVID-19 T
25、est Results. Id felt sick and tired and guilty for much of the week, and my heart pounded as I clicked the link. Part of me wanted to be positive, to finally confront the monster that was stalking us all, to have the fight and survive it and just stop being afraid. I entered my date of birth and pre
26、ssed the button.24. Whats the purpose of the first paragraph?A. To show the authors relationship with medical workers.B. To arouse readers interest in the story.C. To provide the backgroud information.D. To explain the course of testing COVID-19.25. By saying the underlined sentence, what does the a
27、uthor aim to do?来源:学科网ZXXKA. Stress the importance of self-protection.B. Remind him to take coronavirus test.C. Start a conversation with the stranger.D. Try to refuse him without saying no.26. Which word can best describe the author, according to paragraph 3?A. Impolite B. Considerate C. Indifferen
28、t D. Independent 27. Why does the author want the test result to be “positive”?A. He wants to relieve the anxiety.B. He wishes to escape from countless work.C. He would like to take a vacation with his families.D. He is guilty of staying at home for a long time.CHistory can be found at every turn an
29、d every corner, as you walk on the streets of this architectural marvel of the city, and at Powis Place and Fraser Studios, you are just a short 15-minute walk away from one of the oldest universities in the country. Information about the University of Aberdeen can be found to as far back as 1495, w
30、ith a beautiful medieval (中世纪的) campus to back up its claims. All of these make it the fifth oldest university in the whole of the UK, and as a result it has always been a well-regarded higher education establishment. Having been voted the Scottish University of 2019 and ranked in the Top 30 Univers
31、ities in the UK in 2019, it appeals to people from all over the UK and abroad. With distance learning options, it is an attractive choice to many students. The Sir Duncan Rice Library has perfect views of the entire city and beaches, and the university has one of the largest medical campuses in the
32、whole of Europe.Aberdeen University Students Association (AUSA) is home to over 150 societies and hundreds of activities relating to those societies. It ensures that whatever you are interested in you are well served when moving to the city as a student. It is a fantastic way to meet and make new fr
33、iends with people from all over the world. Within the Association, there is a cafe and a shop, with many food stands providing daily refreshments (茶点) during breaks between lectures and study. There are also plenty of volunteering and training opportunities to take part in, whether you are looking f
34、or a hobby, to help others, to present your CV, or all of the above.The University of Aberdeen certainly holds some reputations, home to five previous Nobel Prize Winners, an internationally-focused university in teaching and research, and even its very own tartan(格子昵) created in 1992 to celebrate t
35、he university s 500th anniversary.28. How long might be the history of the University of Aberdeen?A. About 150 years B. About 300 yearsC. About 280 years D. About 500 years 29. What can we do in the Sir Duncan Rice Library?A. Participate in various training programmes.B. Enjoy refreshments at lunch
36、time.C. Appreciate the whole city and beaches.D. Conduct distance teaching.30. What can we know about Aberdeen University?A. Five scientists won the Nobel Prize in 2019.B. It is the 30th biggest university in Europe.C. It has the largest medical campus in the world.D. It gained the Scottish Universi
37、ty of 2019.31. Where do you think the passage is likely from?A. A University brochure B. A travel guidelineC. A history textbookD. A government reportDGold, oil and diomand are obviously worth a lot. But some valuable products are less obvious - and much more off-putting. New research has shown that
38、 the waste produced by seabirds could be worth nearly half a billion dollars annually. Thats because seabird feces(排泄物), also known as guano, can be used as commercial fertilizer and is vital for contributing nutrients to marine ecosystems. In an effort to raise awareness about the importance of sea
39、birds and protecting their habitats, scientists set out to quantify(量化) the contributions of seabirds and show the cost of declining seabird populations by valuing their waste.Its value is estimated at more than $473 million each year and possibly much more, according to a new paper published today
40、in the journal Trends in Ecology & Evolution. Guano production is an ecosystem service made by seabirds at no cost to us - I can go to an island, collect the guano, and sell it at market price as fertilizer, study coauthor Marcus V. Cianciaruso, an ecology professor at the Federal University of Gois
41、 in Brazil, said in a press release. Because there is this scientific and biological importance, its possible to quantify seabird ecosystem services in a language that the general public and policymakers can begin to understand.Although only a few seabird species produce guano that is currently comm
42、ercialized in Peru, Chile and other countries, the waste of other birds contributes vital nutrients to marine ecosystems and is also important for coastal economies. In coral reef ecosystems, the nutrients from guano can increase the number of reef fish by up to 48%. Thats important for fisheries an
43、d tourism in places like the Caribbean, Southeast Asia and the Great Barrier Reef in Australia. We made a very conservative estimate that 10% of coral reef fish stocks depend on seabird nutrients, said Plazas-Jimnez. According to the United Nations and the Australian government, the annual economic
44、returns of commercial fisheries on coral reefs is over $6 billion. So 10% of this value is around $600 million per year. 32. Which of the following word can best replace the word “off-putting” ?A. exciting B. discouraging C. flexible D. disgusting 33. What can we infer according to what Marcus V. Ci
45、anciaruso said?A. Policymakers have understood the value of protecting seabirds very well.B. The waste of seabirds can bring severe pollution to the ecosystem.C. Seabirds can assist us in cleaning the environment.D. Valuing seabirds waste can help people realize the importance of seabirds.34. How do
46、es the author prove the economic value of seabirds waste in paragraph 6?A. Giving examples B. Providing figures C. Making comparison D. Analyzing cause and effect35. Which of the following might be the best title?A. Environmental Protection CountsB. Waste can be Worth MillionsC. Fisheries Catch a Br
47、eakD. A New Business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。Daydreaming means people think about something pleasant, especially when this makes them forget what they should be doing. Daydreamers have a bad reputation for being unaware of whats happening around them. Th
48、ey can seem forgetful and clumsy. _36_They annoy us because they seem to be ignoring us and missing the important things.But daydreamers are also responsible for some of the greatest ideas and achievements in human history. _37_Can you imagine what kind of world we would have without such ideas and
49、inventions?So how can you come up with brilliant daydreams and avoid falling over tree roots or otherwise looking like a fool?First, understand that some opportunities(机会) for daydreaming are better than others. Feeling safe and relaxed will help you to slip into daydreams._38_ And if you want to im
50、prove your chances of having a creative idea while youre daydreaming, try to do it while you are involved in another taskpreferably something simple, like taking a shower or walking, or even making meaningless drawings. Its also important to know how to avoid daydreams for those times when you reall
51、y need to concentrate. “Mindfulness”, being focused, is a tool that some people use to avoid falling asleep._39_Finally, you never know what wonderful idea might strike while your mind has moved slowly away._40_ Always remember that your best ideas might come when your head is actually in the clouds
52、.A. Havinginterestingthingstothinkaboutalsohelps.B. Theystareoffintospaceandwanderbythemselves.C. Withoutwanderingminds,wewouldnthaverelativity,CokeorPost-itnotes.D. Atonetime,daydreamingwasthoughttobeacauseofsomementalillnesses.E. Itinvolvesslow,steadybreathingforself-controlthathelpspeoplestaycalm
53、andattentive.F. Daydreamsareoftenverysimpleanddirect,quiteunlikesleepdreams,whichmaybehardtounderstand.G.Therefore,itsagoodideatokeepanotebookorvoicerecordernearbywhenyoureinthedaydreamzone.三、完形填空（二）（共 20 小题； 每小题 1.5 分， 满分 30 分）来源:学#科#网阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。Many little kid
54、s dream of changing the world, but how does someone so_41_make a difference to a place so big? This 5-year-old boy from the UK may have found a_42_. Toby is reaching out to every country through letters. Hes_43_to contact at least one person from each country - and get a_44_. Tobys mission began wit
55、h a_45_assignment from school. His mother, Sabine, said.He was asked to read a book called A Letter to New Zealand, which _46_ the journey a letter takes. _47_reading it, he asked, “Mummy, can I write a letter to New Zealand?” And while I was still trying to _48_ how to answer that, he said, “Can I
56、write a letter to the _49_ world?”At first she thought his_50_ for the project would _51_, but 239 letters later, Toby is still going strong. _52_ hes written to 187 countries and received many replies. But Tobys project wont _53_ there. The 5-year-old also wants to find a way to help the people hes
57、 _54_ with.“When we started writing letters, we _55_with easily accessible First World countries,” his mother added. “Suddenly, we got a(n) _56_in Somalia. When we researched the country, Toby was _57_ and asked what he could do to help. Together, we _58_a charity whose work was accessible to childr
58、en.”Toby chose the ShelterBox, a charity that provides for families and children who have _59_everything due to disasters. Just today, Toby met his _60_ of raising $ 950. “I want the world to be a better place,”Toby said.41. A. small B. noisy C. lovely D. clever42. A. partner B. skill C. friend D. w
59、ay43. A. careful B. determined C. satisfied D. proud44. A. response B. story C. permit D. result45. A. speaking B. writing C. listening D. reading46. A. begins B. describes C. explains D. completes47. A. Until B. Before C. After D. Despite48. A. show B. understand C. prepare for D. figure out49. A.
60、free B. new C. whole D. other50. A. support B. concern C. enthusiasm D. sympathy51. A. return B. spread C. fade D. develop52. A. After all B. However C. So far D. Therefore53. A. pass B. end C. apply D. expand54. A. connected B. stayed C. played D. competed55. A. kicked off B. negotiated C. worked D
61、. caught up56. A. idea B. address C. question D. deal57. A. scared B. excited C. happy D. sad 58. A. looked for B. set up C. headed for D. dropped into59. A. requested B. lost C. recorded D. provided60. A. standard B. match C. challenge D. goal第 II 卷 非选择题部分四、语法填空 （ 共 10 小题； 每小题 1.5 分， 满分 15 分）阅读下面材料
62、，在空白处填入适当的内容或括号内单词的正确形式（不超过三个单词）。Glasgow University has renamed its engineering school 61 a Scots inventor credited with helping to kick-start the industrial revolution. The move is part of a year-long 62 (celebrate) of James Watts life and work, 63 (mark)the 200th anniversary of his death. Watt was
63、 renowned for his contribution to steam engine technology. The first working steam engine was patented in 1698 and the by the time of Watts birth, Newcomen engines were pumping water from 64 (mine)all over the country. Watt worked 65 an instrument-maker at the university when he made improvements to
64、 a Newcomen steam engine in 1765. Greenock-born Watt added 66 separate condenser(冷凝器) to the engine, making it 67 (vast) efficient. The importance of Watts contribution to the field of engineering cant really 68 (overstate), and were very proud to be associated with the improvements he made to the N
65、ewcomen steam engine, said the head of the James Watt School of Engineering, Professor David Cumming.The world 69 (come)a long way over the last 200 years, and much of that distance was covered using technology derived from the principles he established. It seemed 70 (suit) to mark the start of the
66、third century of a post-Watt world with the renaming of the school.来源:学科网五、短文改错（共 10 处错误； 每处 1 分， 满分 10 分）假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有 10 处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。错误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）
67、不计分。My uncle, director of Yonghua Company, has several expensive cars, which he used to enjoy driving. However, recently he has begun to ride his bicycle at and from work following a doctors advices. The benefits of the change are obviously. He has become more energetic and is in good shape than bef
68、ore. Besides, he is happy that he can make difference to reducing pollution and preserving natural resources. Follow his example, more and more people in his company, which spend a lot of time sitting in the office every day, have been started using bicycles, saying that with the popularity of share
69、d bicycles, this is extremely convenient. Now this has become a new fashion in the company to go green or keep fit.六、书面表达（ 满分 25 分）你的好友Eric作为英国交换生在中国学习，即将回国，他想向他寄宿的家庭（host family）表达这一年来对他的照顾的感激，但不知该如何表示，向你求助。请你以Peter的名义写信，给他一些建议。要点如下：1. 写信的目的。2. 具体的建议。3. 表达祝愿。来源:学。科。网Z。X。X。K注意：1.词数100左右； 2.可以适当增加细节，
70、以使行文连贯。Dear Eric,_yours sincerely, Peter大庆铁人中学高三年级上学期阶段性考试英语试题答案一、完形填空（一）（1）C；（2）B；（3）B；（4）D；（5）A；（6）D；（7）A；（8）D；（9）A；（10）C；（11）D；（12）C；（13）B；（14）A；（15）D；（16）D；（17）C；（18）C；（19）B；（20）A； 二、阅读理解A. ACCB. BDBAC. DCDAD. DDBB七选五B；C；A；E；G 三、完形填空（二）ADBADBCDCC CCBAA BDABD四、语法填空Glasgow University has renamed i
71、ts engineering school after a Scots inventor credited with helping to kick-start the industrial revolution. The move is part of a year-long celebration (celebrate) of James Watts life and work, marking (mark)the 200th anniversary of his death. Watt was renowned for his contribution to steam engine t
72、echnology. The first working steam engine was patented in 1698 and the by the time of Watts birth, Newcomen engines were pumping water from mines (mine)all over the country. Watt worked as an instrument-maker at the university when he made improvements to a Newcomen steam engine in 1765. Greenock-bo
73、rn Watt added a separate condenser(冷凝器) to the engine, making it vastly (vast) efficient. The importance of Watts contribution to the field of engineering cant really be overstated(overstate), and were very proud to be associated with the improvements he made to the Newcomen steam engine, said the h
74、ead of the James Watt School of Engineering, Professor David Cumming.The world has come (come)a long way over the last 200 years, and much of that distance was covered using technology derived from the principles he established. It seemed suitable/suited (suit) to mark the start of the third century
75、 of a post-Watt world with the renaming of the school.After; celebration; marking; mines; as A vastly; be overstated; has come; suitable/suited五、短文改错六、书面表达Dear Eric, Delighted to know that you will return home, I am writing this letter in response to the question in your last letter about how to exp
76、ress your gratitude towards your host family for their devotion to you. Frankly speaking, it can be puzzling when it comes to expressing thanks in China, especially for a foreigner like you . However, there certainly exists a rule you should stick to, that is to express with sincerity. If I were you, I would prepare a special present for each of the family members with thanks note attached to it. More importantly, specific details about their acts of kindness should be included, which can definitely melt peoples hearts. May you have a wonderful journey back home!Yours Sincerely，Peter