1、1蒙阴县实验中学20192020 学年度上学期期末考试高三英语试题2020.1（满分：120 分）注意事项:1.答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号等填写在答题卡和试卷指定位置上。2.回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时,将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。3.考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。第一部分阅读(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。AApple Seeds Cir
2、culation(发行量):1 Year,9 Issues Cover Price:MYM 44.55 Price For You:MYM 33.95 Product Description:Apple Seeds is an award-winning magazine filled with stories for kidsaged from 7 to 9.The cover is very soft,providing durability(耐用性)that allows each issue to beenjoyed for many years to come.Besides,the
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5、f cartoonsand humor columns,it shows up in your mailbox once a month and keeps you smiling all yearround!In todays world,you need a reason to laugh.So lets find it in Humor Times.News China Circulation:1 Year,12 Issues Cover Price:MYM 47.88 Price For You:MYM 19.99 Product Description:News China maga
6、zine is the English edition of China Newsweek.Themagazine covers the latest Chinese domestic news in politics,business,society,environment,culture,sports and travels,etc.It is the first comprehensive news magazine for readers interestedin China.1What do we know about Apple Seeds?AYou can receive it
7、every month if you purchase it.2BThe soft cover enables it to be read and kept long.CIt offers the biggest discount among all the magazines.DThe magazine is going to surprise you for many years.2Better Life can help you in _.Abeautifying your house Bfinding interesting stories for your kids Corderin
8、g food from restaurants Dlearning about sports and travels 3What kind of people may buy News China?APeople who have an interest in the personal lifestyle of Chinese.BPeople who have a strong sense of humor and love to laugh.CPeople who are interested in news around the world.DPeople who want to lear
9、n about Chinas politics,business and culture.BWhat picture do you have of the future?Will life in the future be better,worse or the same asnow?What do you hope about the future?Futurologists predict that life will probably be very different in 2050 in all the fields ofactivity,from entertainment to
10、technology.It seems that TV channels will have disappeared by2050.People will choose a program from a“menu”and a computer will send the program directlyto the television.By 2050,music,films,programs,newspapers and books will come to us bycomputer.By 2050,water will have become one of our most seriou
11、s problems.In many places,agriculture is changing and people are growing fruit and vegetables to export.This uses a lot ofwater.Demand for water will increase ten times between now and 2050,and there could beserious shortages.Some futurologists predict that water could be the cause of war if we dont
12、 actnow.In transport,cars will run on new,clean fuels and they will go very fast.By 2050,cars willhave computers to control the direction and speed,and drive it to your destination without anyaccidents.And space planes fly all over the world and take people flying from Los Angels toTokyo in just two
13、 hours.In the field of technology,robots will have replaced people in factories.Many big factoriesprefer robots,because they do not ask for pay rises or go on strike,and they work 24 hours a day.By 2050,we will see robots everywherein factories,schools,offices,hospitals,shops andhomes.In particular,
14、medicine technology will have conquered many diseases.By 2050,there will beelectronic devices that could help blind and deaf people see again and hear again,and scientistswill be able to produce clones of people and decide how they look,how they behave and howmuch intelligence they have.Scientists w
15、ill be able to do these thingsbut should they?4What may happen to the TV programs in the future?AThe programs played on TV will be decided by you.BA computer will decide TV programs.CYou may choose the channels from a menu on a computer.DThe programs made by you will be played on TV.5In Para.3,the a
16、uthor wants to tell us that in the future _.Afruits will be more expensiveBfewer people will plant fruits and vegetablesCplanting will need much less waterDthe shortage of water will be more serious6What mainly makes driving much safer in the future?AGood traffic condition.BGood driving skills.CThe
17、role played by computers.3DThe use of new fuel.7Which of the following statements about the future is TRUE?AThe world will be controlled by robots.BBlind people will get a lot of help from robots.CFewer workers are needed in factories.DScientists will clone people of different kinds.CPatients in the
18、 early stages of Alzheimers disease often struggle to remember recentlylearned information,meaning they forget things like important appointments or where they lefttheir keys.But it seems that these memories are not lost.They are still filed away in the brainsomewhere;they just cant be easily access
19、ed.Now,researchers at MIT have developed a means of getting back memories in micesuffering from Alzheimers.The method relies on a technique that uses light to control geneticallymodified neurons(转基因神经元).Currently it is too early to be used in human trials as itinvolves inserting light emitting(发光)eq
20、uipment into the subjects brains,but the sameprinciples still apply,the researchers said.“The important point is that this is evidence of the concept.That is,even if a memory seemsto be gone,it is still there.Its a matter of how to get it back.”said the senior researcher SusumuTonegawa.The team took
21、 two groups of mice,one genetically engineered to develop Alzheimers andone healthy.They then placed them into a room and gave them a mild electric shock.All of themice showed fear when put back an hour later.When placed in the room a third time several dayslater,the Alzheimers mice acted normally.T
22、hey had forgotten the shock.The researchers were then able to bring back the memory of the shock by activating(激活)the cells in which the memories were stored.Even when the mice were put into an unfamiliarroom,they showed fear when the cells associated with the shock were activated.“Short-term memori
23、es seem to be normal in the order of hours.But for long-term memories,these early-Alzheimers mice seem to bedamaged，”saidthelead researcher DheerajRoy.“Directly activating the cells that we believe are holding the memory helps them get it back.This suggests that it is indeed an access problem to the
24、 information,not that they are unable to learn or store this memory.”8What can we learn about the researchers at MIT?AThey are the pioneers of brain research.BThey have used the method in human trials.CThey can cure Alzheimers using the new method.DThey can get back memories in mice with Alzheimers.
25、9Why did the Alzheimers mice behave normally the third time?AThey failed to remember the electric shock.BThey were accustomed to the situation.CThey managed to overcome the fear.DThey activated the association automatically.10For long-term memories,the early-Alzheimers mice _.Acan transform their br
26、ain cellsBcant learn new tricks wellCcan easily get back their memoriesDcant access the information stored11The main purpose of the text is to _.Aintroduce a method of doing a researchBreport the latest discovery about a diseaseCgive advice on how to improve memoriesDexplain how a brain stores infor
27、mation4DBlue whales are the largest animals ever known to have existed on the planet,and they cangrow to a length of 100 feet and weigh more than 330,000 pounds.But recently researchers havefound that these whales are on the move and they have migrated from California waters to areasoff Canada and A
28、laska for the first time since commercial whaling ended in 1965.The researchers identified 15 blue whales that have appeared off the coast of BritishColumbia and the Gulf of Alaska since 1997.Four of these whales were recognized as ones thatwere once sighted off California shores,suggesting that the
29、 whales are returning to an oldmigration pattern between the coasts.Before commercial whaling began in the early 1900s,blue whales were found widelythroughout the North Pacific and California waters.But from the 1920s to the 1960s，whalingseverely reduced the whale populations.Blue whales never recov
30、ered in the Northern Pacific,making sightings in this area rare.However,much larger groups of whales have been observedclose to California since the 1970s.The scientists had previously thought that the California population was separate from thepopulation that had historically lived in North Pacific
31、 waters.But the current study shows thatwhales off the coast of British Columbia and the Gulf of Alaska are likely part of the Californiapopulation.To identify the blue whales,the researchers looked at photos of cetaceans taken in the NorthPacific Ocean and compared them with a library of blue whale
32、 pictures taken along the WestCoast of the United States and Southern Pacific.Up to now,the researchers are not quite sure whythe whales are changing their migration patterns,but they suspect that the whales may befollowing their food moving farther north by the changes in ocean conditions.12Accordi
33、ng to the passage,blue whales are _.Afollowing a fixed route of migrationBdying out due to commercial whalingCmoving from the south to the northDrarely found in the Southern Pacific13The whale population off the coast of British Columbia _.Ais different from the California populationBis probably par
34、t of the California populationChas become the largest group since the 1970sDhas lived there since the 1960s14The underlined word“cetaceans”in Paragraph 5 probably means _.Aland creaturesBwhale speciesCocean conditionsDmigration patterns15What might make blue whales migrate according to the researche
35、rs?ACommercial whaling.BWeather conditions.CLife reproduction.DFood resources.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。How to Build Healthy Interpersonal RelationshipHuman beings are social creatures and thrive(茁壮成长)in relationships with others.Ahealthy part to be a w
36、ell-rounded,happy individual is engaging in healthy relationships withothers.These friendships can provide safe environments in which individuals can thrive and helppromote general well-being._16_1.Know your worth.One of the first steps in building healthy interpersonal relationships is understandin
37、g onesvalue.When an individual is aware of and treasures what he or she has,the building ofrelationships can be founded on that knowledge._17_ Everyone has talents.When this worth is5discovered,a person can then make use of these skills in approaching interpersonal relationships.If someone is a good
38、 listener,showing how to develop this skill can attract relationships withindividuals who have a need for this talent.2.Recognize the value of others._18_ In a healthy interpersonal relationship,both parties should be respected and feel as ifthey are valued in the friendship.When contributions to th
39、e relationship become one-sided,therelationship will move from healthy to unhealthy.3._19_ Another way to build healthy relationships is to make friends with someone who shares thesame value systems and lifestyles.Knowing that a friend will not request something from anindividual will help to foster
40、 trust in the relationship._20_ The relationship can grow on thisfamiliarity.Trust can also develop from these similarities and go a long way in fostering a healthyfriendship.AEveryone has worth.BBe true to yourself.CSeek out individuals with similar value systems.DA healthy interpersonal relationsh
41、ip cannot be built on dishonesty.EAlso,having the same lifestyle can provide a link of familiarity.FHere are some tips to build healthy interpersonal relationships.GAlong with understanding ones worth is recognizing and understanding the worth ofothers.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 1 分，满分 15
42、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。Have you seen people who take pictures of food for more than 10 minutes before eating?My friend Chen is such an example.Every time we went to a restaurant,she would not take a bite untilall the dishes we21 were on the table.Then,she would spend five minute
43、s in22 thedishes in a seemingly random but in fact23 order.Then the most important part:takingpictures.After that,she would choose one of the24 and click in the filter（滤镜）app.Thefood eventually looked 10 times more delicious than it really was,but we had no25 to really enjoy itit all went cold.Actua
44、lly Chens real life is much less elegant.For example,she hates to wash the dishes,so she leaves them in the sink for days.Many people care too much about others opinions and try too hard to26 others.Theyfind it hard to be27 and to accept themselves,and thus they are afraid to show their28 life on so
45、cial media.What they are trying to prove is29 what they lack in reality.But thiswill not bring any30 to reality,as they still31 the same old pattern of life.If they really want an elegant life,they should put more32 into achieving it33 fabricating（伪造）it.Being more confident,34 themselves and trying
46、their best to be better are much more meaningful than35 their life on social media.21.A.orderedB.servedC.offeredD.prepared22.A.cookingB.washingC.settingD.collecting23.A.messyB.arrangedC.casualD.correct24.A.dishesB.restaurantsC.picturesD.tables25.A.chanceB.choiceC.excuseD.reason26.A.comfortB.pleaseC.
47、inspireD.discourage27.A.independentB.generousC.responsibleD.confident628.A.secretB.realC.peacefulD.healthy29.A.rarelyB.hardlyC.exactlyD.nearly30.A.difficultyB.changeC.guidanceD.harm31.A.questionB.dislikeC.doubtD.follow32.A.effortB.ambitionsC.feelingsD.money33.A.other thanB.more thanC.rather thanD.le
48、ss than34.A.fightingB.acceptingC.persuadingD.amusing35.A.simplifyingB.ruiningC.beautifyingD.worsening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。Whenever anyone asks me where my favourite place in China is,I say Dali without hesitation.Dali,_36_(surround)by mountains for hiking a
49、nd lakes for bicycling around,is thekind of place that everyone likes.Last year I met a couple of young _37_(student)Id known before I travelled toDali,and we agreed to cycle along the lake in a small town outside of Dali.The lake_38_(it)was pretty easy to cycle around,with flat paths _39_(pass)thro
50、ugh a lot of little villages.While cycling,a woman recommended us an hour-long boat ride forabout 40 RMB eacha bit expensive but _40_ adventure we felt like having,so wepaid for it.In about 20 minutes we witnessed in _41_(excite)how a fisherman fished with hisfishing birds.A string was tied around e
51、ach bird s neck so that when it dived _42_ fish,itwas unable to swallow them.The birds _43_(give)a fish as payment for their serviceafter the fisherman had a satisfactory catch.Id _44_(previous)read about thisfishing method,but it was pretty exciting to see first-hand.The day finished with a brillia
52、nt sunset,_45_ I climbed onto a roof to get a photo of.第三部分写作(共两节，满分 40 分)第一节(满分 15 分)第 24 届冬季奥林匹克运动会将于 2022 年 2 月在北京和张家口市联合举行。现面向社会招募志愿者。假如你是李华，请根据自己的情况写一封申请信。内容包括：1.热爱体育；2.英语流利；3.性格外向开朗；有组织能力。注意：1.词数 80 左右；2.开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。Dear Sir or madam，I have heard the news that you are recruiting volunteers
53、 for the Winter Olympic Games to beheld in 2022._Yours，Li Hua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。续写的词数应为 150 左右。It was the late 1930s，and things were tough.Mum had a hard time raising us on her own in7our small community of New Westminster，BC.My dad had drowned in Pitt Lake，five years a
54、go.Looking back，I realize what Mum went though sending us kids to school.Every morning shewould tuck a new piece of cardboard in our shoes，because our soles(鞋底)were worn out.Whenwe got home，Mum would have“French toast”ready for us.Constant moving was typical for myfamily in those times.Rent was 25 d
55、ollars a month，but Mum couldnt pay it，and we knew wewould be evicted right after Christmas on the first of January.Christmas was approaching，and we were entitled to a twentyfivedollar Christmas fundfrom social servicesThe inspector came to our house，and searched it from top to bottom to besure we di
56、dnt have any food hidden away.When he didnt find any，he issued the cheque to Mum.Mum said that instead of buying food，she would use the 25 dollars to pay back rent，assuring usall of a roof over our heads for a little while longer.She told us then there would be nothing forChristmas.Unknown to Mum，I
57、had been selling Christmas tree，shoveling snow，and doing odd jobs toearn enough money to buy a new pair of bootsBoots that werent patched，boots with nocardboard in the soles.I knew exactly which boots I wanted.They were teninch Top GenuinePierre Paris and they had a price of 23 dollars.Well，the big
58、day came on the afternoon of Christmas Eve.I was excited，as I hurried up theroad to the shoe store，but on the way I noticed a house with Christmas lights and decorationsItwas then I realized at our house，we had no lights，no decorations，nor any money for Christmasgoodies.I knew that we would have no turkey or ham for Christmas，and I felt sad.注意：1.所续写短文的词数应为 150 左右；2应使用 5 个以上短文中标有下划线的关键词语；3续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好；4续写完成后，请用下划线标出你所使用的关键词语。Paragraph 1：As I continued walking I began to reconsider my plan.Paragraph 2：With great excitement and tears in my eyes，I knocked on the door.