1、天津市红桥区2021届高三英语下学期3月质量调查(一模)试题(笔试共分卷,满分130分,考试时间100分钟)第I卷(满分95分)第一部分:英语知识运用(满分45分)第一节:单项填空(共15个小题,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。1. Now lets move on to the next topic. Do you follow me, Jane?_, Mr. Smith.A. No. Im notB. Yes. I willC. No, I haventD. Yes, perfectly2. Do you think I should we
2、ar a hat to the party?It all depends on your own_.A. personalityB. preferenceC. convenienceD. selection3. Any advice for me?Youd better_ the timetable to see when the train leaves.A. remindB. recommendC. consultD. request4. On the way home last night, Sarah struggled through the wind, rain beating_
3、her face.A. againstB. aboveC. uponD. beyond5. In the near future, more advances in the robot technology _ by scientists.A. are makingB. are madeC. will makeD. will be made6. Mr. Smith, I wonder if I could take the Friday off?_? Its a bit difficult with so many people away on holiday, you know.A. Why
4、 are you doing soB. Do you really have toC. Where are you goingD. Do you feel it necessary7. Mr. Smith_ these days, I think he should take a holiday before he burns out.A. has been overworkingB. overworkedC. has overworkedD. was overworking8. _Chinese culture with overseas cultures is a challenging
5、job, but you will learn a lot from it.A. ComparingB. ComparedC. Having comparedD. Compare9. When_ what they needed most, the kids said they wanted to be felt important and loved.A. askingB. to be askedC. askedD. to ask10. The governments are very_ about setting a new policy and make no decision unti
6、l they are quite sure it is the right one.A. particularB. concernedC. cautiousD. certain11. Whats the matter with John? He has been sitting there for hours. A postcard from his father_ an attack of home-sickness in him.A. took upB. set offC. brought inD. built up12. How long will it be_ the professo
7、r makes another visit to China?It all depends.A. untilB. beforeC. sinceD. when13. According to the new rule, families with elders and disabled persons _get more support and assistance.A. canB. mayC. shouldD. shall14. I rang you at about nine,but there was no replyOh,that was probably I was seeing th
8、e doctorA. whyB. whenC. whatD. that15. Learning another language is like stepping out of a door, _I can look back and see more clearly my own language.A. By whichB. through whichC. whichD. on which第二节:完型填空(共20个小题,每小题1.5分,满分30分)阅读下面短文,掌握其大意,然后从1635各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出最佳选项。TheDoorman On a trip to Cali
9、fornia,my family stopped for lunchAs we walked toward the entrance to the restaurant,a man,with a _16_beard and dirty hair,jumped up from a bench and opened the door for usRegardless of his _17_,he greeted us in a friendly wayOnce inside,my daughters whispered,Mom,he _18_After we ordered our lunch,I
10、 explained,telling the kids to look _19_the dirtWe then watched other customers approach the restaurant but many _20_himSeeing this rudeness truly upset meThe day I became a mother,I had resolved to set a good_21_for my childrenYet sometimes when things didnt go right,being a good example was _22_Wh
11、en our meal arrived,I realized I had left the car-sick pills in the truckWith the windiest trip ahead,the kids needed them,so I_23_myself from the meal and went to get themJust then,thedoormanwas opening the door for a coupleThey rushed past him without even acknowledging his_24_Letting them in firs
12、t,I said a loudthank youto him as I _25_When I returned,we talked a bitHe said he was not allowed inside _26_he purchased foodI went back and told my family his _27_Then I asked our waitress to add one soup and sandwichThe kids looked _28_as we had already eaten,but when I said the order was for the
13、doorman,they smiledWhen it was time to_29_our trip,I noticed thedoormanenjoying his mealUpon seeing me,he stood up and thanked me heartilyHe then _30_his hand for a handshake and I gratefully acceptedI suddenly noticed the tears in his eyes-tears of _31_What happened next drew great astonishment:I g
14、ave thedoormana_32_I He pulled away,with tears _33_down his faceBack in truck,I fell into deep thoughtWhile we cant choose many things in life,we can choose when to show gratitudeI said thanks to a man who had _34_held open a door for me,and also said thanks for that _35_to teach my children by exam
15、ple16. A. heavyB. longC. messyD. grey17. A. serviceB. appearanceC. statusD. attitude18. A. smokesB. smilesC. sniffsD. smells19. A. beyondB. overC. aroundD. into20. A. hatedB. ignoredC. missedD. refused21. A. targetB. ruleC. recordD. example22. A. stressfulB. accessibleC. awkwardD. tough23. A. excuse
16、dB. freedC. preventedD. withdrew24. A. companyB. presenceC. effortD. attempt25. A. quittedB. marchedC. exitedD. approached26. A. beforeB. unlessC. thoughD. since27. A. storyB. deedC. experienceD. demand28. A. concernedB. shockedC. puzzledD. bored29. A. makeB. startC. takeD. continue30. A. extendedB.
17、 washedC. raisedD. waved31. A. approvalB. affectionC. sympathyD. gratitude32. A. hugB. nodC. liftD. clap33. A. slippingB. streamingC. rushingD. breaking34. A. firmlyB. constantlyC. simplyD. politely35. A. journeyB. wisdomC. opportunityD. coincidence第二部分阅读理解(共20个小题,每小题2.5分,满分50分)阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四
18、个选项中,选出最佳选项。AIt is often said that “a picture is worth a thousand words.” That is certainly true of the images of fleeting moments of nature submitted by international ecologists and students for the British Ecological Societys (BES) annual photography competition. Here are a few of 2019s winning en
19、tries.Red NightPhotographed by Roberto Garcia Roa, it was declared last years overall winner. The image captures both the beauty of the magnificent snake and its fear of human threats like fires. The ecologist says, “During my visit to Madagascar, I had the pleasure of finding this snake and photogr
20、aphing it. To offer a dramatic scene reflecting the conditions that these snakes are suffering, I used an external red light as a source of light to capture the environment.”The Rhinos Annual HaircutIt was photographed by ecologist Molly Penny. The ongoing demand for rhino (犀牛) horns has reduced the
21、 population to just 30,000 globally. To try to save the species, ecologists in South Africa, home to over 20,000 southern white rhinos, have decided to saw off (锯掉) it part of the animals horns, which regrow every year. “The Rhinos Annual Haircut,” captured beautifully in the black-and-white photo b
22、y Molly Penny from the University of the West of England, reduces the risk of the animals being cruelly murdered.For the Love of FlamingosPhotographed by Peter Hudson, it captures a heart-shaped cloud of pink flamingos in Kenya, which is truly a sight like none other. The ecologist says, “Flamingos
23、are all legs and necks but meanwhile beautiful and fascinating and I admit I have a deep passion for them, so I was thrilled when, flying high over Lake Magadi, I watched this flock from themselves into a heart shape.”.Flames in FlumesPhotographed by Nilanjan Chatterjee it captures a water redstart
24、waiting to catch an insect near a small waterfall. It was the best overall student submission. The photographer wanted to show the struggle the river birds are likely to face from the slowdown in water flow due to planned dams in rivers across India.36. What can we know about “Red Night”?A. Roberto
25、Garcia Roa suffered a lot to take itB. It describes a snakes suffering in the fires.C. It won the first place in 2019 BES photography competition.D. Roberto Garcia Roa was very frightened when he took it.37. What may be the topic of “The Rhinos Annual Haircut”?A. The tips on saving an endangered rhi
26、noB. The cruelty of killing an endangered rhino.C. The scene of taking part of a horn from a rhino.D. The method of helping a rhino to grow a horn again.38. Where was “For the Love of Flamingos” photographed?A. In South Africa.B. In Kenya.C. In India.D. In Madagascar.39. How is “Flames in Flumes” di
27、fferent from the other pictures?A. It is a students work.B. It was photographed on an island.C. It is a black-and-white photo.D. It shows wild animals suffering.40. What is the purpose of the text?A. To introduce a photography competition.B. To remind us to protect some animals.C. To warn us of wors
28、ening nature.D. To introduce some winning photos.BA small, white envelope stuck among the branches of our Christmas tree and it has been there for ten years or so. It all began because my husband Justin hated Christmasoh, not the true meaning of Christmas. Overspending was one thing, but compared to
29、 the difficult experience of choosing giftsrunning around at the last minute to get a tie for Uncle Harry and a pair of gloves for Grandma, spending money is nothing. I felt too tired to think of any special gifts. Knowing Justin felt the same way, I decided one year not to buy the usual shirts, swe
30、aters, ties and so on. I reached for something special just for Justin. The inspiration came in an unusual way. Our son Kevin, who was 12 that year, was wrestling at the junior level at the school he attended; and shortly before Christmas, there was a match against a team sponsored by an inner-city
31、church. These youngsters, dressed in such worn-out shoes that shoe strings seemed to be the only thing holding them together, while our boys were in their blue and gold uniforms and new wrestling shoes. As the match began, I was shocked to see that the other team were wrestling without wearing helme
32、ts to protect their heads. Well, our boys ended up defeating them. We took every weight class. Justin, seated beside me, shook his head sadly, I wish just one of them could have won, he said. They have a lot potential, but losing like this could take the heart out of them. Justin loved kids-all kids
33、, and he knew them, having coached little league football and baseball. Thats when the idea for his present came. That afternoon, I went to a local sporting goods store and bought different kinds of wrestling helmets and shoes. I sent them to the inner-city church without leaving my name. On Christm
34、as Eve, I placed the envelope on the tree, the note inside telling Justin what I had done and that was his gift from me. His smile was the brightest thing about Christmas that year and since then the envelope has become the highlight of our Christmas.41. Justin hated Christmas because_.A. he thought
35、 Christmas makes no senseB. he had a hard time choosing giftsC. he spent too much money buying giftsD. he disliked putting gifts under the Christmas tree42. We know from the passage that the team sponsored by inner-city church_.A. were well dressedB. paid no attention to safetyC. feared Kevins teamD
36、. couldnt afford helmets43. Justin felt sad mainly because the youngsters in the other team_.A. didnt wear any helmetsB. were dressed in worn-out shoesC. may lose confidence completelyD. failed in the match against his son44. The underlined that in the last paragraph refers to_.A. what the writer ha
37、d doneB. the envelop on the treeC. the note inside the envelopD. the gifts the writer sent to church45. Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?A. A Church GiftB. A Special NoteC. A White EnvelopeD. A Christmas CardCThe official opening of Beijing Daxing International Airport ca
38、ps a long design and building process. Designed by the late architect Zaha Hadid and her Chinese partners, the airport is built for the future, having a terminal the size of 97 soccer grounds-as well as customer-service robots that provide travelers with flight updates and airport information. Calle
39、d starfish by Chinese media for its shape of five concourses(大厅)connected to a main hall, Daxing Airport aims to reduce the walking distance for passengers. The airport authority has promised a distance of no more than 600 meters(about eight minutes of walking)between security checkpoints and the re
40、motest boarding gate. This new modern airport employs a special intelligent lighting system, supported by eight big C-shaped columns that let in the sunlight, brightening the architecture and structure. Therefore, it minimizes the need to use electric lighting. To offer a more refreshing travel expe
41、rience five outdoor courtyards with the themes Silk Garden. Tea Garden, Porcelain Garden, Countryside Garden and Chinese garden feature at the end of the five departure lounges(等候室)for use by passengers waiting for their flights. Travelers will be scanned on cameras using facial recognition. Counter
42、s will be fully automated to capture face photos and relay them in each part of the journey through the airport, including security and the departure gate. China is projected to overtake the United States as the worlds biggest air travel market by 2022. The modest initial operational target at Daxin
43、g is to accommodate 72 million passengers and 2 million tons of goods annually by 2025. The ambitious master plan calls for the building of a total of seven runways, and moving at least 100 million passengers and 4 million tons of goods a year through the airport.46. Why is the airport in a starfish
44、-shaped design?A. To hold as many passengers as possible.B. To make the main hall easier to be found.C. To keep security checkpoints effective.D. To make boarding gates within easy reach.47. What can the airports lighting system be described as?A. High-end.B. Energy-saving.C. Passenger-friendly.D. S
45、trangely-formed.48. What can be inferred about the five outdoor courtyards?A. They reflect the Chinese tradition.B. They use popular technique.C. They promote Chinese goods to people.D. They follow the latest world trend.49. According to the passage, which of the following statements is NOT True?A.
46、The design and construction of Daxing International Airport took a long time.B. Zaha Hadid, the architect of Daxing International Airport, has passed away.C. Passengers pass through security and the boarding gate by automatically capturing pictures of faces.D. China has now overtaken the United Stat
47、es to become the worlds largest air travel market.50. What do the numbers in the last paragraph indicate?A. The airports market.B. The airports project.C. The airports potential.D. The airports facilities.DLack is a matter of preparation meeting opportunity, said the American talk show host Oprah Wi
48、nfrey. Ive never watched her show, but when a self-made billionaire gives life advice it s probably worth listening to. Her point is that blind luck is very rare. You may have to be lucky to find a good job these days but that does not mean you should sit at home waiting for the opportunity to come
49、to you. If youre a Chinese, you may already be familiar with the tale of a farmer waiting by a tree stump(树桩)for a rabbit to run out and break its neck. Richard Wiseman, the UK psychologist, conducted an experiment as part of his studies. First he divided volunteers into two groups: those who said t
50、hey were lucky in life and those who said they were not. He gave everyone a newspaper and asked them to look through it to count how many photographs it had inside. On average, the unlucky people took about two minutes to count the photographs while the lucky people took just seconds. Why? On the se
51、cond page of the newspaper, a command, Stop counting There are 43 photographs in this newspaper, was written in big letters. The unlucky people mostly did not spot the message. Its easy to compare this situation to a young person looking for jobs in a local paper. They might search so hard for one t
52、ype of position that they miss an even better opportunity. People who are lucky, in fact, keep an open mind and dont go through the same routine every day. I first came to China in 2002 when it was considered a rather strange thing to do, Like many foreigners, my plan was to teach English for one ye
53、ar. Seven years later, and still here, Ive had many great opportunities such as writing for newspapers and magazines. I did not dream these would have been possible. Ive also never been sick, had an accident, got into a fight or had problems with the police. Coincidence? After reading about Professo
54、r Wisemans studies I think not. As Wiseman advises, I usually trust my own judgment. Your friends and parents may give you advice based on rational(理性)thinking, but its important to consider how you feel about each choice you make. Your feeling acts as a warning for a potential problem. Finally, try
55、 to turn bad luck into good. Even if you do fall down and break a leg, the time speat at home can be used wisely to study English.51. What do you know about Oprah Winfrey?A. She is a good organizer of a talk show in America.B. She became famous through her family background.C. She was lucky and seld
56、om fell flat on her face.D. She became successful entirely by her own effort.52. The writer quoted the Chinese tale of a farmer in order to show_.A. luck is in your own handB. bad luck can turn into goodC. you cant wait for an opportunityD. man can conquer nature53. From the experiment Wiseman drew
57、the conclusion that_.A. lucky people are quick-mindedB. unlucky people are slow to readC. lucky people often have an open mindD. unlucky people are not routineers54. The underlined word spot is the closest in meaning to _”.A. recognizeB. markC. makeD. receive55. Which of the following proverbs most
58、agrees with the writers point?A. Make the best of a bad situation.B. Rome was not built in a day.C. All is not gold that glitters.D. A good heart conquers ill fortune.第卷(满分35分)第一书;阅读表达(共5个小题,每小题2分,满分10分)阅读短文,并按照题目要求用英语回答问题 I started drawing houses at six. Unlike most girls, my dream was to build a b
59、ackyard clubhouse-an unrealistic dream because we lived in an apartment. By high school I continued drawing and my dreams broadenedto become an architect. My elder brother told me that took a university education. But my family couldnt afford that kind of education. Still, I fanned the name of hope.
60、 I got a part-time job at Bayside Bowl and started saving money. My bank account however, was growing quite slowly. When I looked at college catalogues, I couldnt imagine how I would ever get there. I decided to shrink(缩小)my dreams to a more realistic size.Soon after that, a newcomer started frequen
61、ting Bayside Bowl. She arrived alone and always carried a pink hag with a hall inside. Her dark, wrinkled skin and curly gray hair made her stand out among our younger customers. She talked to me whenever I cleaned near her lane(球道). I learned her name was Bessie. She had been a singer for as long a
62、s she could remember. In her 20s she had tried to get a job as a restaurant singer, I was a young black woman, and in the early 1950s doors didnt exactly open wide for me. Zilch!(无价值之人) she said. But I appreciated her advice. Lifes like bowling, she would say. Set your eyes on your target and follow
63、 through. Indeed, Bessie hadnt let the zilches stop her. She had saved up and enrolled in the Brightwood Music Academy. It turned out this lady with the pink bowling bag was the Bessie Richards, a recording artist of the 1960s. Before leaving, Bessie left me some lines of poetry she had copied from
64、a book. Bessie said, Read this when the going seems tough. Itll help you follow through and reach for your goal. These are the lines:Hold fast to dreamsFor if dreams dieLife is a broken-winged birdThat cannot flyHold fast to dreamsFor when dreams goLife is a barren fieldFrozen with snow. A year has
65、passed since I last bowled with Bessie, and Ive restarted my drawing. Im working and saving money, taking drafting classes, and applying for internships(实习). Whenever Im discouraged, I reread those lines of poetry, Therell be no barren(盆脊)field of frozen snow nor zilches for me. Inspired by Bessie a
66、nd the poem, I plan to continue to dream.56. What was the authors dream when she was in high school?(no more than 5 words)57. Why did the author shrink her dream to a realistic size?(no more than 10 words)58. How do you understand the underlined sentence Life is like bowling?(no more than 20 words)5
67、9. Describe one of Bessies characteristics and explain why.(no more than 15 words)60. Who is the Bessie in your life? How does he or she help you to pursue your dream?(no more than 30 words)第二节:书面表达(满分25分)61. 假设你是李津,你的美国朋友Wendy正在做一个课题:世界各地的生日庆祝方式。她请你介绍中国学生过生日的方式。请你根据下列要点写一封邮件,主要内容包括:1.通常方式:(1)生日聚会(2
68、)生日礼物(3)生日祝福2.你认为更有意义的庆祝方式和理由。要求:(1)词数不少于100;(2)可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯;(3)开头和结尾已给出,不计入总词数。Dear Wendy,_Best wishes!Yours,Li Jin高三英语 答案版(笔试共分卷,满分130分,考试时间100分钟)第I卷(满分95分)第一部分:英语知识运用(满分45分)第一节:单项填空(共15个小题,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。1. Now lets move on to the next topic. Do you follow me, Jane?_,
69、 Mr. Smith.A. No. Im notB. Yes. I willC. No, I haventD. Yes, perfectly【答案】D2. Do you think I should wear a hat to the party?It all depends on your own_.A. personalityB. preferenceC. convenienceD. selection【答案】B3. Any advice for me?Youd better_ the timetable to see when the train leaves.A. remindB. r
70、ecommendC. consultD. request【答案】C4. On the way home last night, Sarah struggled through the wind, rain beating_ her face.A. againstB. aboveC. uponD. beyond【答案】A5. In the near future, more advances in the robot technology _ by scientists.A. are makingB. are madeC. will makeD. will be made【答案】D6. Mr.
71、Smith, I wonder if I could take the Friday off?_? Its a bit difficult with so many people away on holiday, you know.A. Why are you doing soB. Do you really have toC. Where are you goingD. Do you feel it necessary【答案】B7. Mr. Smith_ these days, I think he should take a holiday before he burns out.A. h
72、as been overworkingB. overworkedC. has overworkedD. was overworking【答案】A8. _Chinese culture with overseas cultures is a challenging job, but you will learn a lot from it.A. ComparingB. ComparedC. Having comparedD. Compare【答案】A9. When_ what they needed most, the kids said they wanted to be felt impor
73、tant and loved.A. askingB. to be askedC. askedD. to ask【答案】C10. The governments are very_ about setting a new policy and make no decision until they are quite sure it is the right one.A. particularB. concernedC. cautiousD. certain【答案】C11. Whats the matter with John? He has been sitting there for hou
74、rs. A postcard from his father_ an attack of home-sickness in him.A. took upB. set offC. brought inD. built up【答案】B12. How long will it be_ the professor makes another visit to China?It all depends.A. untilB. beforeC. sinceD. when【答案】B13. According to the new rule, families with elders and disabled
75、persons _get more support and assistance.A. canB. mayC. shouldD. shall【答案】D14. I rang you at about nine,but there was no replyOh,that was probably I was seeing the doctorA. whyB. whenC. whatD. that【答案】B15. Learning another language is like stepping out of a door, _I can look back and see more clearl
76、y my own language.A. By whichB. through whichC. whichD. on which【答案】B第二节:完型填空(共20个小题,每小题1.5分,满分30分)阅读下面短文,掌握其大意,然后从1635各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出最佳选项。TheDoorman On a trip to California,my family stopped for lunchAs we walked toward the entrance to the restaurant,a man,with a _16_beard and dirty hair,jumpe
77、d up from a bench and opened the door for usRegardless of his _17_,he greeted us in a friendly wayOnce inside,my daughters whispered,Mom,he _18_After we ordered our lunch,I explained,telling the kids to look _19_the dirtWe then watched other customers approach the restaurant but many _20_himSeeing t
78、his rudeness truly upset meThe day I became a mother,I had resolved to set a good_21_for my childrenYet sometimes when things didnt go right,being a good example was _22_When our meal arrived,I realized I had left the car-sick pills in the truckWith the windiest trip ahead,the kids needed them,so I_
79、23_myself from the meal and went to get themJust then,thedoormanwas opening the door for a coupleThey rushed past him without even acknowledging his_24_Letting them in first,I said a loudthank youto him as I _25_When I returned,we talked a bitHe said he was not allowed inside _26_he purchased foodI
80、went back and told my family his _27_Then I asked our waitress to add one soup and sandwichThe kids looked _28_as we had already eaten,but when I said the order was for thedoorman,they smiledWhen it was time to_29_our trip,I noticed thedoormanenjoying his mealUpon seeing me,he stood up and thanked m
81、e heartilyHe then _30_his hand for a handshake and I gratefully acceptedI suddenly noticed the tears in his eyes-tears of _31_What happened next drew great astonishment:I gave thedoormana_32_I He pulled away,with tears _33_down his faceBack in truck,I fell into deep thoughtWhile we cant choose many
82、things in life,we can choose when to show gratitudeI said thanks to a man who had _34_held open a door for me,and also said thanks for that _35_to teach my children by example16. A. heavyB. longC. messyD. grey17. A. serviceB. appearanceC. statusD. attitude18. A. smokesB. smilesC. sniffsD. smells19.
83、A. beyondB. overC. aroundD. into20. A. hatedB. ignoredC. missedD. refused21. A. targetB. ruleC. recordD. example22. A. stressfulB. accessibleC. awkwardD. tough23. A. excusedB. freedC. preventedD. withdrew24. A. companyB. presenceC. effortD. attempt25. A. quittedB. marchedC. exitedD. approached26. A.
84、 beforeB. unlessC. thoughD. since27. A. storyB. deedC. experienceD. demand28. A. concernedB. shockedC. puzzledD. bored29. A. makeB. startC. takeD. continue30. A. extendedB. washedC. raisedD. waved31. A. approvalB. affectionC. sympathyD. gratitude32. A. hugB. nodC. liftD. clap33. A. slippingB. stream
85、ingC. rushingD. breaking34. A. firmlyB. constantlyC. simplyD. politely35. A. journeyB. wisdomC. opportunityD. coincidence【答案】16. C 17. B 18. D 19. A 20. B 21. D 22. D 23. A 24. B 25. C 26. B 27. A 28. C 29. D 30. A 31. D 32. A 33. B 34. C 35. C第二部分阅读理解(共20个小题,每小题2.5分,满分50分)阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中,
86、选出最佳选项。AIt is often said that “a picture is worth a thousand words.” That is certainly true of the images of fleeting moments of nature submitted by international ecologists and students for the British Ecological Societys (BES) annual photography competition. Here are a few of 2019s winning entries
87、.Red NightPhotographed by Roberto Garcia Roa, it was declared last years overall winner. The image captures both the beauty of the magnificent snake and its fear of human threats like fires. The ecologist says, “During my visit to Madagascar, I had the pleasure of finding this snake and photographin
88、g it. To offer a dramatic scene reflecting the conditions that these snakes are suffering, I used an external red light as a source of light to capture the environment.”The Rhinos Annual HaircutIt was photographed by ecologist Molly Penny. The ongoing demand for rhino (犀牛) horns has reduced the popu
89、lation to just 30,000 globally. To try to save the species, ecologists in South Africa, home to over 20,000 southern white rhinos, have decided to saw off (锯掉) it part of the animals horns, which regrow every year. “The Rhinos Annual Haircut,” captured beautifully in the black-and-white photo by Mol
90、ly Penny from the University of the West of England, reduces the risk of the animals being cruelly murdered.For the Love of FlamingosPhotographed by Peter Hudson, it captures a heart-shaped cloud of pink flamingos in Kenya, which is truly a sight like none other. The ecologist says, “Flamingos are a
91、ll legs and necks but meanwhile beautiful and fascinating and I admit I have a deep passion for them, so I was thrilled when, flying high over Lake Magadi, I watched this flock from themselves into a heart shape.”.Flames in FlumesPhotographed by Nilanjan Chatterjee it captures a water redstart waiti
92、ng to catch an insect near a small waterfall. It was the best overall student submission. The photographer wanted to show the struggle the river birds are likely to face from the slowdown in water flow due to planned dams in rivers across India.36. What can we know about “Red Night”?A. Roberto Garci
93、a Roa suffered a lot to take itB. It describes a snakes suffering in the fires.C. It won the first place in 2019 BES photography competition.D. Roberto Garcia Roa was very frightened when he took it.37. What may be the topic of “The Rhinos Annual Haircut”?A. The tips on saving an endangered rhinoB.
94、The cruelty of killing an endangered rhino.C. The scene of taking part of a horn from a rhino.D. The method of helping a rhino to grow a horn again.38. Where was “For the Love of Flamingos” photographed?A. In South Africa.B. In Kenya.C. In India.D. In Madagascar.39. How is “Flames in Flumes” differe
95、nt from the other pictures?A. It is a students work.B. It was photographed on an island.C. It is a black-and-white photo.D. It shows wild animals suffering.40. What is the purpose of the text?A. To introduce a photography competition.B. To remind us to protect some animals.C. To warn us of worsening
96、 nature.D. To introduce some winning photos.【答案】36. C 37. C 38. B 39. A 40. DBA small, white envelope stuck among the branches of our Christmas tree and it has been there for ten years or so. It all began because my husband Justin hated Christmasoh, not the true meaning of Christmas. Overspending wa
97、s one thing, but compared to the difficult experience of choosing giftsrunning around at the last minute to get a tie for Uncle Harry and a pair of gloves for Grandma, spending money is nothing. I felt too tired to think of any special gifts. Knowing Justin felt the same way, I decided one year not
98、to buy the usual shirts, sweaters, ties and so on. I reached for something special just for Justin. The inspiration came in an unusual way. Our son Kevin, who was 12 that year, was wrestling at the junior level at the school he attended; and shortly before Christmas, there was a match against a team
99、 sponsored by an inner-city church. These youngsters, dressed in such worn-out shoes that shoe strings seemed to be the only thing holding them together, while our boys were in their blue and gold uniforms and new wrestling shoes. As the match began, I was shocked to see that the other team were wre
100、stling without wearing helmets to protect their heads. Well, our boys ended up defeating them. We took every weight class. Justin, seated beside me, shook his head sadly, I wish just one of them could have won, he said. They have a lot potential, but losing like this could take the heart out of them
101、. Justin loved kids-all kids, and he knew them, having coached little league football and baseball. Thats when the idea for his present came. That afternoon, I went to a local sporting goods store and bought different kinds of wrestling helmets and shoes. I sent them to the inner-city church without
102、 leaving my name. On Christmas Eve, I placed the envelope on the tree, the note inside telling Justin what I had done and that was his gift from me. His smile was the brightest thing about Christmas that year and since then the envelope has become the highlight of our Christmas.41. Justin hated Chri
103、stmas because_.A. he thought Christmas makes no senseB. he had a hard time choosing giftsC. he spent too much money buying giftsD. he disliked putting gifts under the Christmas tree42. We know from the passage that the team sponsored by inner-city church_.A. were well dressedB. paid no attention to
104、safetyC. feared Kevins teamD. couldnt afford helmets43. Justin felt sad mainly because the youngsters in the other team_.A. didnt wear any helmetsB. were dressed in worn-out shoesC. may lose confidence completelyD. failed in the match against his son44. The underlined that in the last paragraph refe
105、rs to_.A. what the writer had doneB. the envelop on the treeC. the note inside the envelopD. the gifts the writer sent to church45. Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?A. A Church GiftB. A Special NoteC. A White EnvelopeD. A Christmas Card【答案】41. B 42. D 43. C 44. A 45. CCTh
106、e official opening of Beijing Daxing International Airport caps a long design and building process. Designed by the late architect Zaha Hadid and her Chinese partners, the airport is built for the future, having a terminal the size of 97 soccer grounds-as well as customer-service robots that provide
107、 travelers with flight updates and airport information. Called starfish by Chinese media for its shape of five concourses(大厅)connected to a main hall, Daxing Airport aims to reduce the walking distance for passengers. The airport authority has promised a distance of no more than 600 meters(about eig
108、ht minutes of walking)between security checkpoints and the remotest boarding gate. This new modern airport employs a special intelligent lighting system, supported by eight big C-shaped columns that let in the sunlight, brightening the architecture and structure. Therefore, it minimizes the need to
109、use electric lighting. To offer a more refreshing travel experience five outdoor courtyards with the themes Silk Garden. Tea Garden, Porcelain Garden, Countryside Garden and Chinese garden feature at the end of the five departure lounges(等候室)for use by passengers waiting for their flights. Travelers
110、 will be scanned on cameras using facial recognition. Counters will be fully automated to capture face photos and relay them in each part of the journey through the airport, including security and the departure gate. China is projected to overtake the United States as the worlds biggest air travel m
111、arket by 2022. The modest initial operational target at Daxing is to accommodate 72 million passengers and 2 million tons of goods annually by 2025. The ambitious master plan calls for the building of a total of seven runways, and moving at least 100 million passengers and 4 million tons of goods a
112、year through the airport.46. Why is the airport in a starfish-shaped design?A. To hold as many passengers as possible.B. To make the main hall easier to be found.C. To keep security checkpoints effective.D. To make boarding gates within easy reach.47. What can the airports lighting system be describ
113、ed as?A. High-end.B. Energy-saving.C. Passenger-friendly.D. Strangely-formed.48. What can be inferred about the five outdoor courtyards?A. They reflect the Chinese tradition.B. They use popular technique.C. They promote Chinese goods to people.D. They follow the latest world trend.49. According to t
114、he passage, which of the following statements is NOT True?A. The design and construction of Daxing International Airport took a long time.B. Zaha Hadid, the architect of Daxing International Airport, has passed away.C. Passengers pass through security and the boarding gate by automatically capturing
115、 pictures of faces.D. China has now overtaken the United States to become the worlds largest air travel market.50. What do the numbers in the last paragraph indicate?A. The airports market.B. The airports project.C. The airports potential.D. The airports facilities.【答案】46. D 47. B 48. A 49. D 50. CD
116、Lack is a matter of preparation meeting opportunity, said the American talk show host Oprah Winfrey. Ive never watched her show, but when a self-made billionaire gives life advice it s probably worth listening to. Her point is that blind luck is very rare. You may have to be lucky to find a good job
117、 these days but that does not mean you should sit at home waiting for the opportunity to come to you. If youre a Chinese, you may already be familiar with the tale of a farmer waiting by a tree stump(树桩)for a rabbit to run out and break its neck. Richard Wiseman, the UK psychologist, conducted an ex
118、periment as part of his studies. First he divided volunteers into two groups: those who said they were lucky in life and those who said they were not. He gave everyone a newspaper and asked them to look through it to count how many photographs it had inside. On average, the unlucky people took about
119、 two minutes to count the photographs while the lucky people took just seconds. Why? On the second page of the newspaper, a command, Stop counting There are 43 photographs in this newspaper, was written in big letters. The unlucky people mostly did not spot the message. Its easy to compare this situ
120、ation to a young person looking for jobs in a local paper. They might search so hard for one type of position that they miss an even better opportunity. People who are lucky, in fact, keep an open mind and dont go through the same routine every day. I first came to China in 2002 when it was consider
121、ed a rather strange thing to do, Like many foreigners, my plan was to teach English for one year. Seven years later, and still here, Ive had many great opportunities such as writing for newspapers and magazines. I did not dream these would have been possible. Ive also never been sick, had an acciden
122、t, got into a fight or had problems with the police. Coincidence? After reading about Professor Wisemans studies I think not. As Wiseman advises, I usually trust my own judgment. Your friends and parents may give you advice based on rational(理性)thinking, but its important to consider how you feel ab
123、out each choice you make. Your feeling acts as a warning for a potential problem. Finally, try to turn bad luck into good. Even if you do fall down and break a leg, the time speat at home can be used wisely to study English.51. What do you know about Oprah Winfrey?A. She is a good organizer of a tal
124、k show in America.B. She became famous through her family background.C. She was lucky and seldom fell flat on her face.D. She became successful entirely by her own effort.52. The writer quoted the Chinese tale of a farmer in order to show_.A. luck is in your own handB. bad luck can turn into goodC.
125、you cant wait for an opportunityD. man can conquer nature53. From the experiment Wiseman drew the conclusion that_.A. lucky people are quick-mindedB. unlucky people are slow to readC. lucky people often have an open mindD. unlucky people are not routineers54. The underlined word spot is the closest
126、in meaning to _”.A. recognizeB. markC. makeD. receive55. Which of the following proverbs most agrees with the writers point?A. Make the best of a bad situation.B. Rome was not built in a day.C. All is not gold that glitters.D. A good heart conquers ill fortune.【答案】51. D 52. C 53. C 54. A 55. A第卷(满分3
127、5分)第一书;阅读表达(共5个小题,每小题2分,满分10分)阅读短文,并按照题目要求用英语回答问题 I started drawing houses at six. Unlike most girls, my dream was to build a backyard clubhouse-an unrealistic dream because we lived in an apartment. By high school I continued drawing and my dreams broadenedto become an architect. My elder brother t
128、old me that took a university education. But my family couldnt afford that kind of education. Still, I fanned the name of hope. I got a part-time job at Bayside Bowl and started saving money. My bank account however, was growing quite slowly. When I looked at college catalogues, I couldnt imagine ho
129、w I would ever get there. I decided to shrink(缩小)my dreams to a more realistic size.Soon after that, a newcomer started frequenting Bayside Bowl. She arrived alone and always carried a pink hag with a hall inside. Her dark, wrinkled skin and curly gray hair made her stand out among our younger custo
130、mers. She talked to me whenever I cleaned near her lane(球道). I learned her name was Bessie. She had been a singer for as long as she could remember. In her 20s she had tried to get a job as a restaurant singer, I was a young black woman, and in the early 1950s doors didnt exactly open wide for me. Z
131、ilch!(无价值之人) she said. But I appreciated her advice. Lifes like bowling, she would say. Set your eyes on your target and follow through. Indeed, Bessie hadnt let the zilches stop her. She had saved up and enrolled in the Brightwood Music Academy. It turned out this lady with the pink bowling bag was
132、 the Bessie Richards, a recording artist of the 1960s. Before leaving, Bessie left me some lines of poetry she had copied from a book. Bessie said, Read this when the going seems tough. Itll help you follow through and reach for your goal. These are the lines:Hold fast to dreamsFor if dreams dieLife
133、 is a broken-winged birdThat cannot flyHold fast to dreamsFor when dreams goLife is a barren fieldFrozen with snow. A year has passed since I last bowled with Bessie, and Ive restarted my drawing. Im working and saving money, taking drafting classes, and applying for internships(实习). Whenever Im dis
134、couraged, I reread those lines of poetry, Therell be no barren(盆脊)field of frozen snow nor zilches for me. Inspired by Bessie and the poem, I plan to continue to dream.56. What was the authors dream when she was in high school?(no more than 5 words)57. Why did the author shrink her dream to a realis
135、tic size?(no more than 10 words)58. How do you understand the underlined sentence Life is like bowling?(no more than 20 words)59. Describe one of Bessies characteristics and explain why.(no more than 15 words)60. Who is the Bessie in your life? How does he or she help you to pursue your dream?(no mo
136、re than 30 words)【答案】56. To become an architect.Or: Becoming an architect. 57. Because her family/she couldnt afford a university education. 58. Just like playing bowling, we need to set our eyes on the target in life and follow through. 59. She is/was inspiring because she encouraged the author to
137、pursue her dream.Or: She is/was determined /brave /persistent because she strove for/worked towards her goal. 60. Open.(作答时一定要结合自身生活经历,要体现正能量。)My mom is my “Bessie”. It was my mom who encouraged me to keep playing the piano when I considered quitting and now I can play well.第二节:书面表达(满分25分)61. 假设你是李津
138、,你的美国朋友Wendy正在做一个课题:世界各地的生日庆祝方式。她请你介绍中国学生过生日的方式。请你根据下列要点写一封邮件,主要内容包括:1.通常方式:(1)生日聚会(2)生日礼物(3)生日祝福2.你认为更有意义的庆祝方式和理由。要求:(1)词数不少于100;(2)可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯;(3)开头和结尾已给出,不计入总词数。Dear Wendy,_Best wishes!Yours,Li Jin【答案】One possible version:Dear Wendy, Chinese students celebrate their birthdays in different way
139、s, but the most common way is to hold a birthday party, at which friends get together to have fun drinking, singing and dancing. On the birthday, one usually receives nice gifts and good wishes from friends and parents. Sometimes, parents will prepare a special dinner or a cake to show their love fo
140、r their children. Since birthday celebration is one of the important activities in ones life, it can be done in more meaningful ways. For example, we can buy some flowers or cook a delicious meal for our mothers on that day. In this way, we express thanks to our parents in return for their love. Best wishes!Yours,