1、高三英语考生注意：1.本试卷分选择题和非选择题两部分 。满分150分，考试时间120分钟。2.答题前，考生务必用直径0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔将密封线内项目填写清楚。3.考生作答时，请将答案答在答题卡上。选择题每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑；非选择题请用直径0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔在答题卡上各题的答题区域内作答，超出答题区域书写的答案无效，在试题卷、草稿纸上作答无效。4.本卷命题范围：高考范围。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。听完
2、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 does the woman need?A. A new coat. B. A pair of jeans. C. Some sports shoes.2. How are the speakers going to the theater?A. By taxi. B. On foot. C. By bus.3. How much has the man actually paid?A. $46. B. $54. C. $100.4. What will the man probably do ne
3、xt?A. Fix his clock. B. Call his teacher. C. Drive to school5. What is the relationship between the speakers?A. Classmates. B. Student and teacher. C. Strangers.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。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
4、，回答第6、7题。6. Where is the man from?A. Oklahoma. B. Tennessee. C. New York7. What did the woman enjoy doing?A. Going fishing. B. Going sailing. C. Going swimming.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8. What is Jane busy doing?A. Preparing for her exam. B. Planning a trip. C. Looking for a hotel.9. What does Jane think of c
5、amping in Mount Wuyi?A. Its cheap. B. Its close to nature. C. Its unsafe.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. When does the conversation take place?A. At 8:00 am. B. At 1:00 pm. C. At 10:00 pm.11. Why has the man given up drinking coffee?A. He has heart problems.B. He thinks its better for his health.C. He is advis
6、ed by his doctor to do so.12. What does the woman suggest the man do?A. Go to bed earlier. B. Have tea instead. C. Just drink less coffee.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. What can be learned about the man?A. He often buys gifts for the woman.B. He loves electronic toys very much.C. He refuses to pay the electri
7、c bill.14. What did Lois get for her birthday?A. A huge CD player. B. An indoor barbecue. C. A bread maker.15. How does Jill feel about the gift at last?A. Worried. B. Pleased. C. Annoyed.16. Where will the speakers store the robot cleaner?A. In the kitchen. B. In the bedroom. C. In the living room.
8、听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. Where can students find information about the weeks activities?A. In the library. B. In the dining hall. C. Outside the classroom.18. Who will invite the selected student to practise for the show?A. Mr. Smith. B. Mr. West. C. Mrs. Gill.19. When will the talent show be held?A. O
9、n September 21. B. On October 12. C. On October 18.20. What did they buy with the money raised last year?A. A sofa. B. Books. C. Food.第二部分 阅读(共两节，满分50分)第一节(共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5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。AThroughout history, there have been sculptors who are prized for their willingness to pus
10、h boundaries. Without their contributions, it would be difficult to imagine visual art as we now know it. Here are some of the pioneers.Gianlorrenzo Bernini (15981680)As a master of materials, Italian artist Gianlorenzo Bernini is known for his astonishing ability to create movement and bring forth
11、emotion with his work. In his masterpiece, Pluto andl Persephone, the rough and cold stone has been turned into flesh that looks so real and soft that you just want to reach out and touch it.Alberto Ciacometti(19011966)Swiss sculptor Alberto Giacometti is perhaps most recognized for his slim and sma
12、ll sculptares, like Seated Man, with each piece measuring no snore than 2.75 inches in height. Many scholars have suggested that his slim figures relate to a lack of meaning in 20th-century life.Henry Moore(1898-1986)Known for his abstract public sculptures, British artist Henry Moores works most of
13、ten focus on the theme of mother and child, who usually sit or lie in a relaxed way, with their bodies leaning backwards. Moores figures are often composed of multiple pieces, yet his clean lines allow viewers to effectively see the figures within the abstract form. Such features are very obvious in
14、 his master piece Mother and Child.Louise Bourgeois (19112010)Most well-known for her public art, French-American sculptor Louise Bourgeois rose to international fame in 1982 after the Museum of Modern Art held her first exhibit. By this time, she was already in her 70s. Drawing from her own life ex
15、perience, her sculptures often explore themes of family and death. In her representative work, Manian, Bourgeois has used a spider to stand for her mother, who died when she was a child, to show her strength and protection over her family.21. When did Alberto Giacomctti pass away?A. In 1689. B. In 1
16、966. C. In 1986. D. In 2010.22. Which one belongs to realistic sculpture?A. Maman. B. Mother and Child. C. Seated Man. D. Pluto and Persephone.23. What do the last two artists have in common?A. They became famous in their 70s. B. They are known for their public sculptures.C. They are from the same c
17、ountry. D. They explored the themes of family and death.BSherlock Holmes is an imaginary private detective created by British writer Arthur Conan Doyle in the late 1880s. Doyles stories about the detective have been turned into movies and television shows.Sherlock Holmes has a powerful memory method
18、. In a recent BBC television series, he uses a memory technique called a mind palace or memory palace. In one show, for example, Holmes has been severely wounded in a shooting and searched in his mind for ways to survive. He visits rooms in his mind palace, looking for helpful memories. In one room,
19、 he finds his childhood dog, and the memory helps calm the detective.The memory palace idea is neither Doyles nor BBCs creation. The method for remembering has existed for thousands of years. Many language educators today teach their students how to use the method to improve their language skills.Bu
20、t what exactly is a memory palace? It is a physical space that you know well, such as your home, or a school you attended, and that you can picture in your head. You then imagine placing anything you want to remember inside the memory palace, such as words, phrases, facts, or even the order of event
21、s.But there are three keys to making a strong memory palace: emotion, movement and connections between the object and something permanent. Imagining things in a humorous or crazy way improves your ability to remember them Connecting images to actions or something permanent in your place will create
22、lasting memories.Now, lets try this technique to remember the materials for a pizza: flour, water, tomato sauce, and cheese. First, put down these words on cards. Then close your eyes and picture you entering your bedroom. However, it has been taken up by cups that are filled with flour, water, toma
23、to sauce and cheese. They are watching a cooking show on your bed. Frightened by your entry, they jump up and knock each other down. Once they have got mixed, they explode and cover your bed with a huge delicious pizza!24. The memory palace .A. is an ancient memory methodB. was created by a famous B
24、BC showC. first appeared in Arthur Conan Doyles novelD. is the latest method used by language teachers25. Which place is more suitable for your memory palace game?A. A fictional castle. B. Your favorite shop.C. A strangers office. D. Your dream university.26. Why are emotion, movement and connection
25、s important in the game?A. They help people get relaxed. B. They will attract more participants.C. They can make study less boring. D. They help create long-time memories.27. What is the last paragraph mainly about?A. A nonverbal performance. B. A creative writing method.C. A mind palace example. D.
26、 A pizza-making process.CMembers of an elephant family wandering in southwestern China have become international stars! The group left a wildlife reserve in the southwest of Yunnan province more than a year ago and has traveled around 500 kilometers north to the suburbs of the provincial capital cit
27、y of Kunming.Along their way, the family visited farms and wandered down city streets. They even dropped in a car shop and showed up at a retirement home. At the home, some elephants attempted to visit rooms, leading a frightened old man to hide under his bed.Wherever the family goes, they have rece
28、ived official red-carpet receptions. Each day, 2.5 tons of food has been laid out along their way by the local governments. Emergency workers, vehicles and drones have been deployed(部署)to follow their movements and keep away the people.The 15-member familys excursion has also been constantly documen
29、ted by major social media in China and abroad. YouTube and Weibo arc full of short videos showing interesting behaviors of the animals as they continue their path across farmlands, villages and around cities. One of the most popular clips showed two baby elephants being helped out of a ditch(沟)by ol
30、der members of the group. The pictures of the group sleeping received 25, 000 posts and more than 200 million views.It remains unclear why the elephants left their home, although Evan Sun, manager of World Animal Protection, says that possible reasons could include lack of food supply and, most impo
31、rtantly, loss of habitat. But many experts think they arc just lost.Anyway, this is a great opportunity to educate the public about the challenges that wild animals face for survival and the need for better protection from government, industry and society levels. These animals belong in the wild. We
32、 need to keep them in the wild, which is good for us and the wild animals.28. Why did the old man go under his bed?A. He was afraid of the elephants. B. He wanted to play hide and seek.C. He had to follow the strict order. D. He didnt want to frighten his guests.29. What does the underlined word exc
33、ursion in paragraph 4 probably mean?A. Difficulty. B. Journey. C. Popularity. D. Relationship.30. What message does the author mainly want to convey in the last paragraph?A. Losses of habitat in China arc very serious.B. Elephants behavior can be really interesting.C. The wild elephants are causing
34、huge damages.D. Wild animals still face challenges for survival.31. Which of the following is a suitable title for the text?A. Elephants Enjoy the Highest Level of Protection in ChinaB. Major Social Media Help China to Find the Lost ElephantsC. Chinas Traveling Elephants Have Become International St
35、arsD. The Suburbs of Kunming Are Attacked by Wild ElephantsDSince Tesla founder Elon Musk published his White Paper On The Fifth Mode of Transportation in 2013, the concept of“Hyperloop has caught the imaginations of engineers and investors across the world. Simply put, it is just an idea that vehic
36、les filled with passengers or goods are sent through a nearly airless pipe at airliner-speeds of up to 1, 223 kilometers per hour.Critics(批评者)say Hyperloop may only amounts to a pipe dream that would be technically and financially impossible to achieve.They argue that there are too many safety quest
37、ions that need to be answered. What if the airless tube breaks? What if the train somehow crashes through the tube? What if earthquakes occur? Such events will be extremely difficult, if not impossible, to be engineered into the system, especially when a vehicle runs at such high speeds in a hundred
38、s-of-miles-long airless tube.Turning will also be extremely difficult for the high-speed hyperloop. They say that a hyperloop vehicle would need approximately 10 kilometers for a90-degree turn at 965 kilometers per hour. This may determine how useful the hyperloop can be.Its still unclear how much i
39、t would cost to build a hyperloop, but surely it would be in the billions of dollars. Financial documents leaked from Virgin Hyperloop in 2016 suggested its Hyperloop One would cost between $135 million and $193 million per kilometer-significantly more than high-speed rail. Even with public funding,
40、 the ticket prices will be unacceptably high for passengers.Last week, Virgin Hyperloop, one of the leading companies devoted to realizing Elon Musks pipe dream, announced that for the first time it has conducted a test of its Hyperloop One with human passengers and set a new speed record: 386 kilom
41、eters per hour. It is aiming to hit 643 kilometers per hour for the next run.Hyperloop One wouldnt have existed unless we put it here. It is going to be that spot where the public can look and say, that was a really big idea, said Giegel, co-founder of Virgin Hyperloop, but they came, they did it, a
42、nd they made it a reality.32. What can we know about“Hyperloop?A. It is a high-speed car designed by Elon Musks Tesla.B. It is a new idea for the next generation transportation.C. It is a passenger train running in an airless pipe at high speed.D. It is a spaceship running at a speed of 1,223 kilome
43、ters per hour.33. What do the critics think might be achieved concerning Hyperloop?A. Its safety. B. Its speed. C. Its low building costs. D. Its cheap ticket prices,34. How fast did Hyperloop One run during the test last week?A. 386 kilometers per hour. B. 643 kilometers per hour.C. 965 kilometers
44、per hour. D. 1,223 kilometers per hour.35. What does the underlined they in the last paragraph refer to?A. Human passengers on Hyperloop One. B. The ordinary people.C. Virgin Hyperloop founders and engineers. D. Visitors at Virgin Hyperloop.第二节(共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填人空白处的最佳选项。选项中有
45、两项为多余选项。Having trouble getting to sleep these days? Here are a few habits that can really help.Open the blinds and go outsideOpen the blinds to start your day with a sunlight bath in the early morning, if you can, go outside for at least 20 minutes in the midmorning hours. 36 .Move your body and get
46、 tiredAs hard as it may be to fit a workout routine into your day, its worth it. Regular exercise may help promote good sleep in two ways. Physical activity is known to reduce mental anxiety. This alone may contribute to good sleep. 37 . So it can help you fall asleep faster. However, dont exercise
47、too close to bedtime. Otherwise, you may get over-excited and cannot fall asleep. 38 Your core body temperature needs to drop by about 2 to 3F to get a good sleep. A study suggests it is important to keep your bedroom around 65 F all the night.Dont count sheepNot only will counting sheep not help yo
48、u fall asleep faster, but a study by Allison Harvey at UC Berkeley also has found that it actually makes it harder to fall asleep. Harvey has found that other types of mental games, however, are helpful to sleep. 39 , like a hike in the woods or a walk down on a beach that you have none on vacation.
49、Use your bed only for sleepLying awake in bed can lead to worry about sleep, which makes falling asleep even harder. To avoid this cycle, you might need to spend less time in bed. It seems unbelievable. But it is true. 40 .A. Do what works for youB. Keep your bedroom coolC. So try to read a very bor
50、ing book in your bedD. In addition, regular exercise can physically tire you outE. He suggests imagining pleasant walks youve taken beforeF. Therefore, if youre not going to sleep, youd better get out of bedG. Studies show that daylight bath in the morning leads to better sleep at night第三部分 语言运用(共两节
51、，满分30分)第一节(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。A recent research finds that successful professional women are healthier and live longer on average than housewives. In contrast, the 41 are usually in poorer health than the job-holders. It also shows that when the unemployment ra
52、te goes up by 1%, the death rate 42 by 2% accordingly.Actually, many previous studies point to the 43 conclusion: work, especially success in work, is 44 to health. Here are their 45 .Working together, people feel that they 46 a certain group. Such kind of belonging is very 47 to their health. 48 ,
53、they feel isolated(孤立的)and lonely. It affects people both 49 and physically.Success in work gives people a sense of 50 and makes people feel happier. For example, teachers feel very 51 when they see their students making rapid progress. Successful 52 give doctors a sense of power to save peoples liv
54、es. For 53 , the excitement in completing their books can be beyond 54 . Of course, happier people usually enjoy better health and 55 lives.41. A. oldB. poorC. joblessD. rich42. A. staysB. changesC. fallsD. increases43. A. wrongB. sameC. briefD, contradictory44. A. beneficialB. equalC. harmfulD. fam
55、iliar45. A. tipsB. measurementsC. resultsD. explanations46. A. rely onB. appeal toC. belong toD. focus on47. A. weakB. excitingC. dangerousD. important48. A. OtherwiseB. InsteadC. HoweverD. Therefore49. A. mentallyB. unnecessarilyC. officiallyD. openly50. A. responsibilityB. humorC. standardD. achie
56、vement51. A. worried B. happyC. sadD. lucky52. A. tests B. fightsC. operationsD. deals53. A. workers B. farmersC. authorsD. managers54. A. reach B. actionC. abilitiesD. words55. A. busier B. wealthierC. worseD. longer第二节(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。The story of the World Wide
57、 Web began in 1989 at the European Organization for Nuclear Research(CERN) in Switzerland.When Tim Berners-Lee was working at the lab as a computer scientist, he noticed a serious problem: Files from one computer 56 (rare) worked。another because researchers were storing information in different 57 (
58、format) for different operating systems. He often had to buy each scientist。cup of coffee to find out how things worked.To solve the problem, Berners-Lee created something like。virtual book 58 the CERN scientists could share their information 59 each other. Pages for the book could 60 (write) and po
59、sted from any kind of computer and read by any other computer. It was the 61 (begin) of the Web we all use today.However, 62 idea of a World Wide Web was a tough sell. In those days, people had to get online by dialing up. 63 (communicate) was very slow. There 64 (be) no Google, and nothing to be Go
60、ogled. It took Berners-Lee and his colleagues years 65 (convince) people to buy into the concept.第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)第一节(满分15分)假定你是李华，刚到新西兰留学。请你为第一堂课准备一份发言稿，内容包括：1.自我介绍；2.表达期待。注意：1.写作词数应为80左右；2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 第二节(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。Breakfast! My mom called downstairs.Today, w
61、e will go zip lining(高空滑索)! My dad followed up in a singsong tone.I put on my clothes and walked down the stairs slowly.Hurry up, we dont want to be late! My mom urged.I looked out of the window. The sun was shining. When I entered the dining room, I was met with the nice smell of pancakes. All thes
62、e made me feel a little bit better.What a beautiful day, I told myself, I can do it.As breakfast went on, I struggled with the mounting fear. It was the first time for me to try zip lining. To make things worse, I was scared of going to high places. I had tried to get over the unreasonable fear many
63、, many times, since it had kept me away from having fun with my friends. And I was particularly fed up with making excuses to cover up my fear of height.After breakfast, we set out in my dads car. Along the way, the sun grew hotter, and the leather on the seats started to burn my legs while my paren
64、ts were talking about the sport enthusiastically. But I was still absorbed in my fear. Eventually, we pulled up to a big park where our instructor was waiting for us.Good morning! he said cheerfully. So, have you all tried this sport before?We shook our heads. I got more nervous while the instructor
65、 went over the safety instructions and warned us of the possible dangers of the sport.All right, it is time to hit the trails! said the instructor after we fastened our safety belts. For a moment, I congratulated myself that he did not note my fear.It is a really good beginning, I told myself, How happy I would be if I could make it.注意：1.续写词数应为150左右；2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。When we were ready, my mom and dad were asked to go first. Finally, my turn came.
