1、_高三上学期英语试题总分 100分 时长 45分钟第一节（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。AFrom glaciers to beaches, whale-watching to wine-tasting, New Zealand has so much to offer. Not sure where to begin? Get started with these places.Try wine-tasting on WaihekeHome to a magical blend of vineyards, oliv
2、e groves, beaches, art studios and funky cafes, Waiheke Island is an enchanting oasis. Sip New Zealands finest wines at one of the many vineyards while enjoying sea views.Saykia orain RotoruaSoak up Maori culture and hospitality in Rotorua, the cultural heart of New Zealand.Visit an authentic pre-Eu
3、ropean Maori village for a cultural show.After a delicious hngi feast,the thermal hot pools will be calling.Go wild in QueenstownQueenstown is the perfect place for an adventure.Experience jet boat rides,skiing,river rafting,hiking and biking,or go bungy jumping where it all began.Not for you?Try sp
4、a treatments or outdoor dining for a relaxing alternative.Bathe in Milford Sounds scaleDepart from Queenstown or Te Anau and enjoy an afternoon cruise around Milford Sounds dramatic fiords,spectacular waterfalls and snow-capped peaks.Other ways to see theEighth Wonder of the Worldis by flightseeing,
5、kayaking or overnight boat ride.1.In which place can you best experience local culture?A. Waiheke. B. Queenstown. C. Rotorua. D.Milford Sound.2. What will you probably do in Queenstown?A.Enjoy thrilling activities.B. Visit a Mori village.C.See many vineyards.D.Get to know local artists.3.Which of th
6、e following does Milford Sound provide?A. Spa treatments.B.Flightseeing.C. Hot pools.D.Whale-watching.BWe all love animals,but animals dont feel the same way about us.When we enter their wild world,we areunnaturalinvaders into their homes.There was a video many of you may have seen on the internet r
7、ecently of a bear and its cub（幼崽）climbing up a steep,snow-covered hill in Russia.The mama bear makes it to the top without too much trouble,but the baby bear keeps sliding back down.It takes three attempts to reach the top and,no doubt,many cheered at the cubs never-give-up spirit.But nature scienti
8、sts who saw the video didnt cheer.Instead,the scientists were upset that the two bears had been frightened into making a dangerous,unnecessary climb by the drone that was filming them.Sophie Gilbert of the University of Idaho said,It showed a complete lack of understanding from the drone operator of
9、 the effects his actions were having on the bears.Other scientists have found that when a drone is hovering near,a bears heart rate can increase from 41 beats per minute to 162 beats per minute-a high enough rate to cause a heart attack.Human disturbance has actually been having a far-reaching influ
10、ence on wildlife.Researchers at the University of Berkeley recently found that many mammals are turning intonight owlsagain to avoid contact with humans. Such a shift might not only affect those species themselves,but also have numerous chain effects.We human beings find ourselves in a strange posit
11、ion in nature.We are part of it but also separate from it,now more than ever,since most of us live in cities.So,when we go off hiking into wild areas tore-connectwith nature,we should go softly and considerately.Its OK to get close to our animal friends,just not too close-we wouldnt want to scare th
12、em,would we?4.What does the video feature?A.The baby bears climbing.B. The mama bears care.C.The dangerous environment. D. The experiment by scientists.5.Why didnt nature scientists cheer?A.They knew the bears family well. B. They were against other scientists.C.They knew the cause of the bears clim
13、bing. D.They lacked understanding of the drone operator.6.What may be the effect of human disturbance on wildlife?A. Food shortage. B.Changing habitats.C.Ecological imbalance.D.Less contact with humans.7.What does the author seem to agree with?A.Lose connection with nature. B.Tighten the bond with w
14、ild animals.C.Respect the human-animal distance. D. Shoot more videos on animals for study.CMore than a third of small towns in Georgia lost population in the last year alone, highlighting the challenges of reviving rural areas.New census(人口普查）estimates show that Camilla fell below 5,000 residents.S
15、parks fell below 2,000,and Milan fell to 661 residents for a loss of 7% of its population. All three towns are in South Georgia.Many of the young people in these communities graduate from high school and dont come back.They go to college,whatever,they dont come back,said David Bridges,head of its Ce
16、nter for Rural Prosperity and Innovation in Tifton. Meanwhile,Georgias cities are growing,having no problem drawing people from small towns and other cities.Atlanta grew more than 1% in the past year and is now nearing the half-million-resident mark.The trend of people moving from rural to urban are
17、as is hardly a new one-its been going on worldwide for more than a century.But continued population losses have raised questions about whether rural areas can do anything to reverse the tide.Rural residents can face a number of challenges including access to good jobs, transportation and health care
18、.Manufacturing jobs have dried up in many places,while modernization and new technology means fewer people are needed for farming.And many people are deciding to have smaller families than was typical a century ago.The older generation is dying,the younger generation is moving away,and because there
19、 are perceived to be fewer business opportunities,financial opportunities,etc.its very challenging to get inbound population.Bridges said.Demographers(人口学家）expect the shift from rural to urban to continue.But there are some bright spots in rural America still. Jackson County near Athens was recently
20、 named one of the fastest-growing counties in the nation by the Census Bureau. Amazon opened a large fulfillment center there a couple of years ago.And Young Harris,near the Georgia-North Carolina border,has grown by more than 80% since 2010.8.What happened to the small towns mentioned in paragraph
21、1?A.Their sizes grew rapidly. B.Their population declined.C.They drew more residents.D.They raised challenges to locals.9. Which of the following best explains reverse the tide underlined in paragraph 4?A.People move from rural to urban areas.B.Small towns draw people from cities.C.Rural areas devel
22、op their economy quickly.D.Population continue to grow in urban areas.10.Why is David Bridges quoted?A.To offer more evidence.B. To draw a conclusion.C.To show his contribution.D.To give part of the reasons.11.What can be inferred from the last paragraph?A.Jackson County is the best town in the US.
23、B.Rural towns will keep growing to larger ones.C.Others will follow the lead of these bright spots. D.There can be measures to help rural towns grow.DI recall when I was a young girl back in Canada,I was sitting and watching a baseball game on TV with my father and we started to debate the importanc
24、e of sports.Different from my father,I argued with all the overconfidence of a teenager that sports is more than just a hobby to keep us physically healthy and went as far as claiming thatThere would be more wars if we didnt have sports!As an adult,my teenage tendencies of exaggeration(夸张） may have
25、faded but I still firmly believe that sports is more than just a hobby for both participants and audience.The challenging times we are all living through right now with coronavirus is proof to this.The effect of cancellingall sports from professional leagues right down to amateur budding athletic pr
26、ograms,can be felt by millions of people worldwide.To many the social emotional impact is stronger than the physical.The loss of the sense of community,of belonging,and of an extended family is real for many girls,boys,men and women everywhere.Others are feeling physical challenges as well as they a
27、re struggling to stay active during these times.But the human race is incredible and adaptable in tough situations,and sports once again is playing a role.Sports teams are staying in touch online and are a source of much needed support,love and laughter in these times.So many professional athletes a
28、re playing vital roles through this crisis by sharing their messages of support and at times,making valuable monetary donations to the cause.Even in areas of isolation(隔离），people are coming out on their balconies and leading their neighbours through a workout programme to help them stay active.Other
29、s are turning to online workout programmes to follow.Once again,sports is finding its way.So,in challenging times such as now,people are still empowered to continue their sports journey and stay strong and healthy.12.What may the authors father agree about sports?A.It is a personal hobby.B.It boosts
30、 confidence.C.It affects social relations. D.It helps avoid wars.13.How does life without sports affect people?A.They lack family connection. B.They have lost their hobbies. C.They feel bored more than lonely. D. They suffer both in body and mind.14. How do isolated people respond to the tough situa
31、tions?A.Struggle to be athletes. B.Try to stay physically active.C.Make donations to good causes. D.Design new sports programmes.15.What is the best title?A.Sports reduces risks in our livesB. Sports continues to offer strengthC.Sports makes the impossible possibleD.Sports has new functions in the p
32、andemic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入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Until recently scientific evidence for a link between employee well-being and company performance has been scarce.In the new IZA World of Labor report,Dr. Eugenio Proto,of the University of Warwicks Department of Economics,giv
33、es some proof. 16 Finding causal relations between employee well-being and company performance is important for firms to justify spending corporate resources to provide a happier work environment for their employees.17 Dr.Proto cites a number of researches that uncovered evidence that happiness lead
34、s to greater creativity,and that job satisfaction is positively related with worker productivity.18 These can be defined as people who frequently experience positive emotions like joy,satisfaction,contentment,enthusiasm,and interest.For example,adolescent Americans who arehappierend up with higher i
35、ncomes several years later in life.19 First,if happiness in a workplace carries with it a return in terms of enhanced productivity,there are enormous implications for firms promotion policies and for the way they structure their internal labour markets.For example,managers could be rewarded on the b
36、asis of employees job satisfaction.Second, Proto suggests a win-win situation for everyone.The effect running from happiness to productivity raises the possibility of self-reinforcing spirals-ones that might even operate at a macroeconomic level.Happiness might lead to greater productivity in an eco
37、nomy. 20A.The conclusions are contrary to what most people think.B.However,few companies are willing to invest in this aspect.C.In turn,greater well-being in the population can be expected.D.These findings have some implications for company practice.E. Therefore,policies can be introduced to boost s
38、taff happiness.F.Other studies show happy people are more likely to succeed in their career.G.He notes there is a positive connection between happiness and productivity.第二部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30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。Lots of kids set up lemonade stands in the summer
39、.For many,its a first step toward learning what it means to 21 your own money.For I1-year-old Cartier Carey,it was a 22 to do a lot more.Thats because Carey isnt using his 23 to open a first savings account.Instead,hes 24 it back into his community.His goal is to help single mothers in need.With all
40、 the stress and 25uncertainty brought on by the pandemic,Carey decided to focus on the basics:diapers and wipes.The idea for the project 26 while Carey was visiting his grandmother who lives in one of the areas more economically depressed neighborhoods.Carey,who is keenly observant for his age,was 2
41、7 by how many women he observed raising children on their own.By the end of July,Carey had raised close to $5,000 via the lemonade stand and from donations,and 28 about 6,500 diapers.As of September,at 22,000 diapers,hes 29 to achieving his total goal of 25,000.But the generous 11-year-old is no 30
42、to worthy causes.Before becoming alemonade mogul,Carey launched another community 31 titledCarti packs-care packages for the homeless that 32 such essentials as deodorant,soap,tissue,and even hand-warmers for when the weather got 33 Carey says his greatest 34 comes from knowing hes made a difference
43、 and seeing how much his efforts have meant to the people he tries to 3521.A. earn B.saveC.spendD.control22.A.risk B.chanceC.courseD.mission23.A.stands B.profits C.fortune D.wisdom24.A.investingB.holding C.feeding D.drawing25.A. politicalB.mental C.financial D.commercial26.A.took effectB.took root C
44、.made roomD.made sense27.A. delightedB.disappointed C.relaxed D.shocked28.A.distributedB.sold C.selected D.produced29.A.loyal B.used C.equal D.close30.A.relief B.stranger C.truth D.use31.A.career B.research C.initiative D.investigation32.A.returnedB.employed C.boosted D.contained33.A.fine B.stormy C
45、.cold D. favorable34.A.joy B.hope C.effortD.contribution35.A.please B.ignore C.identify D.serve第二节（共10小题；每小题2分，满分20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。A 56-year-old enthusiastic backyard bird watcher named Stuart Dahlquist spent years 36_(leave) out food for a family of crows and was left 37_(shock)wh
46、en he found a gift from the crows back in March 2019.He first became acquainted with the bird family after he rescued two chicks that had fallen 38_ their nest in his front yard five years ago.Dahlquist had always delighted in listening to the baby birds chirp(鸟叫）to 39_(they) parents during feeding
47、time.When he found the tiny crows on the ground,he went to help. Despite the squawks of alarm from the 40_ (adult),Dahlquist managed to scoop up the chicks and put them back in the nest.He even left out food and water at the base of the tree in case they fell 41 _second time.He then began regularly
48、throwing bird food into his front yard,and the crows 42_(apparent) took notice.One day when Dahlquist was preparing for his daily feeding routine,he was surprised 43_(find)a fir sprig(枝）that had been decorated with a soda can tab.Not only that,it was left in the exact spot 44 _he fed the crows.The n
49、ext day,he 45_(offer)another one and he was amazed by the discovery.This isnt only generous,its creative,its art,Dahlquist wrote on social media.My mind is blown.【参考答案】阅读理解1-5 CABAC 6-10 CCBBD 11-15 DADBB 16-20 GEFDC完型填空 21-25 ABBAC 26-30 BDADB 31-35 CDCAD语法填空36. leaving 37. shocked 38. off 39. their 40. adults41. a. 42. apparently 43. to find 44. where 45. was offered
