1、英语试卷共 8 页第 1页民乐一中 20192020 学年高三年级 3 月考试英语 试 卷本试卷分第卷（选择题）和第卷（非选择题）两部分,满分 120 分，用时 100 分钟。第卷注意事项：1.答第卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。2.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。不能答在本试卷上，否则无效。第一部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分 40 分）第一节（共 15 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 30 分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C 和 D）中选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AWhy g
2、o to Madrid?There may be a slight chill(寒冷)in the air,with temperatures staying around 15 in March,but Spainshandsome capital is slowly starting to warm up.Even more attractive are the cultural events.A new exhibition on the living and working spaces of Spains greatest artist,Picasso,has just opened
3、 in thestudio at the Fundacion Mapfre at Paseo de Recoletos 23.It runs until 11 May with rarely seen pieces borrowedfrom his family.Later this summer,the 400th anniversary of the death of the Renaissance(文艺复兴)painter EI Greco willbe marked with an exciting exhibition at the Museo del Prado at Paseo
4、del Prado from 24 June to 5 October.How to go?The widest range of fights is offered by EasyJet-from Bristo,Edinburgh,Gatwick,Liverpool and Luton.British Airways and its sister airline Iberia combine fores from Heathrow and London City.Ryanair flies fromManchester and Stansted;Air Europa flies from G
5、atwick.Barajas airport is 13km north-east of the city centre and is served by frequent trains on Metro line 8,but theshortest underground journey is a bit complex with at least one change at Nuevos Miniterios station and takesabout 30 minutes.The fare to any station in the city entre is 4.50.The air
6、port express bus runs every 15 to 35minutes around the clock;5 one way.It takes 40 minutes to reach the city centre.A taxi takes half the time.A flatrate of 30 covers most of central Madrid.1.When will the exhibition about Picasso close?A.On 23 March.B.On 11 May.英语试卷共 8 页第 2页C.On 24 June.D.On 5 Octo
7、ber.2.Which airline operates flights from Manchester to Madrid?A.EasyJet.B.Ryanair.C.Air Europa.D.British Airways.3.What is the fastest way to reach central Madrid from Barajas airport?，A.Take a taxi.B.Take a city bus.C.Take Metro line 8.D.Take the airport express bus.BMy school appeared on the news
8、 last week because we had made an important change in our local area.Ourclass had planted a large garden in what was once only a vacant lot.It was a lot of work but it was all worth it.Igot blisters(水泡)from digging,and we all got insect bites,too.I learned a lot about gardening and collaboration(合作)
9、,and then I learned about the media.Our teachertelephoned the TV station and informed them of what we had accomplished.She spoke with the producer.Theproducer checked with the directors,but they said there were plenty of stories similar to ours.They wanted toknow what was special about our particula
10、r garden,since many schools plant them.The teacher explained that,after going on the Internet to learn about the prairie(大草原),we had made aprairie garden.We had gone to a prairie and gotten seeds from the plants,and then we planted them.We did notwater the garden,but we did weed it.We decided to let
11、 nature water it with rain,since that was how prairies grewin the past.We sent a picture of the garden to the news station.In the picture,the grass was so high that it stoodtaller than the fourth grade students.As a result,the producer sent a reporter to our school.He interviewed the headmaster and
12、asked him manyquestions about the garden.After that,they interviewed us,and we explained to them what we had learnedthrough this project.That night,we watched the news,and there we were.The news reporter told our story.It was only twominutes long,but it was us.We were famous.All that work,all those
13、blisters,it was worth it.We knew that whenwe saw the garden every day,but now we knew that the whole city thought so,too.4.What seemed to be the TV directors initial reaction to the garden?A.They were excited.B.They were surprised.C.They were worried.D.They were uninterested.5.What is special about
14、the garden?A.Weeds were allowed to spread naturally.B.The grass grew faster than common grass.C.The seeds came from the plants of a prairie.英语试卷共 8 页第 3页D.Underground water was used for the plants.6.What does the underlined word“that refer to in the last paragraph?A.We got blisters on our hands.B.Ou
15、r hard work was worthwhile.C.The garden would be famous.D.The project would be finished.7.How did the author feel about the project?A.Annoyed.B.Curious.C.Proud.D.Regretful.CHeads up!Across the country,sports injuries are a safety concern for young athletes.Now,the AmericanMedical Association(AMA)has
16、 a new set of guidelines aimed at protecting players from the danger ofconcussions-serious injuries caused by a blow to the head.“By raising awareness of the serious risks associated with concussions and ensuring that the appropriateguidelines are in place,we can reduce the number of young athletes
17、who may return to the game too soon,whichcan put their health at further risk,said AMA Board Member Jack Resneck Jr,M.D.,in a statement.The policy recommends that young athletes who may have a concussion be taken off the field as soon aspossible.Then,they are only to return to their sport with a doc
18、tors written approval.The policy also setsage-specific rules for health care professionals and athletic organizations in evaluating and caring for concussions.According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention(CDC),a concussion is a type of traumatic(创伤)brain injury caused by a bump,blow,or
19、jolt to the head or hit to the body that causes the head and brain to moverapidly back and forth.This type of movement can cause the brain to bounce around or twist inside the skull(颅骨).It can damage brain cells and create chemical changes in the brain.The CDC says that between 1.6 million and 3.8 m
20、illion traumatic brain injuries caused by sports andrecreation-related activities occur in the U.S.every year.A study from the Center for Injury Research and Policyshowed that as many as 40%of high school athletes return to playing before they should.The AMAS newguidelines should help to bring those
21、 numbers down.8.Why does the AMA set the new guidelines?A.To raise safety standards of sports.B.To protect athletes from concussions.C.To set rules for health care evaluation.D.To help players return to the game quickly.9.What should young athletes who may have a concussion do?A.Avoid using the head
22、.B.Leave the field forever.C.Get treatment in time.D.Switch to another sport.10.What is paragraph 4 mainly about?英语试卷共 8 页第 4页A.What a concussion is.B.What causes damage to brain cells.C.How the CDC works.D.How a concussion can be prevented.11.Which of the following is the best title for the text?A.
23、Rules for Safer PlayB.Sports Injuries in the USC.Advice to AthletesD.New Policies for DoctorsDOrganic food is very popular.It is also expensive.Some organic food costs twice as much as non-organicfood,but new parents and pet owners are willing to pay up to 200%more for organic food.However,there are
24、people who think it is a waste of money.There is one main difference between organic and non-organic food.Organic farms do not use agriculturalchemicals,such as pesticides.In many countries organic foods have special labels.These guarantee that theproducts are natural.Some people think organic means
25、 locally grown.Originally this was true.Over time organic farming becamemore difficult.The demand for organic food grew larger than the supply.Small companies had to sell out to largecompanies.There werent enough organic ingredients(原料),such as grain and cattle.This made it difficult formany organic
26、 companies to stay in business.Today,many large companies have an organic line of products.Is organic food more nutritious?This is part of the debate.Many farmers and consumers believe it is.Theythink agricultural chemicals cause health problems such as cancer.Many health professionals disagree.Fews
27、tudies prove that organic foods prevent health problems.Health specialists worry more about bacteria,such asE.coli and salmonella.These can get into contact with organic and non-organic food.Doctors recommendwashing produce very carefully.Handling meat carefully is important too.Most people agree th
28、at naturally grown food tastes better.Is tastier food worth the extra money?This is amatter of opinion.Whether it is healthier or not may require more research.However,organic consumers argue itis better to be safe than sorry.12.What is probably the major concern of organic food consumers?A.Price.B.
29、Safety.C.Freshness.D.Variety.13.What is the doctors suggestion?A.Grow your own food.B.Reduce the use of pesticides.C.Make sure the food is clean.D.Buy large companies products.14.Which of the following do most people agree on organic food?A.It tastes better.B.It is easier to grow.C.It contains more
30、fat.D.It is more nutritious.15.Where does this text probably come from?英语试卷共 8 页第 5页A.A recipe book.B.A chemistry paper.C.A medical report.D.A health magazine.第二节（共 5 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 10 分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。The Hotel Wake-up Call Gets PersonalHeres a wake-up call:The hotel front
31、desk will do one better than ringing your phone inthe morning.Theyll send an actual human being to your room.Dont worry.They wontcome in and kiss you good morning._ 16_Never mind that most travelers nowadays have smart phones with built-in alarm clocks._17_ Here aresome examples.At the Wolcott Hotel
32、,if a wake-up call is unanswered,they will send an employee to your door.At Las Ventanas al Paraiso,an employee shows up at your room to wake you up with tea,coffee and breakfastbread.At the Mandarin Oriental,a person rather than an automated system will call to wake you up._ 18_Hotels have always t
33、aken the wake-up call seriously._ 19_If you dont get your call within five minutes ofthe requested time,you wont have to pay for your room.Travelers,too,still want to have an option of a wake-upcall.A study of 285 guests at Crown Plaza found that 53%considered a wake-up call very important._20 _In t
34、he late 1980s,hotels turned to automated systems.Then all youd get was a ring and silence.Inthe ever-competitive race for loyal customers,however,many hotels are now getting creative with the wake-upcall.Some hotels even have recordings of celebrity voices.And more hotels will go back to the old in-
35、personsystem of wake up calls.A.But they might bring you coffee.B.If you dont answer,youll get a wake-up knock.C.Crown Plaza,for instance,has a wake-up call guarantee.D.But the wake-up call became less personal over the years.E.The hotel gets 15 to 30 requests for wake-up calls each day.F.The human
36、wake-up call is a way to personalize a guests stay.G Some guests sleep through the call,while others turn their phone ringers off.第二部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分 45 分）第一节 完形填空（共 20 小题：每小题 1.5 分，满分 30 分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C 和 D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。Two years ago,I was a typical girl with a rather pl
37、ain life.When 21to a local voluntary organization called“Peer-to-Peer”by a poster.I had no idea what this group was about.22,to learn more about it,I decided toattend a23,which changed my life.英语试卷共 8 页第 6页Just like the24suggests,everyone is considered a peer,including regular members and our leader
38、s.Thismeans we can25our leaders by their first names.We can also ask our leaders for help in 26life situationswhich we know they will never 27!When it comes to conversations about awkward topics like love,we are 28not to be ashamed of ourselves.This organizations meetings 29in our local library.We u
39、sually gather and communicate about 30topicsconcerning our society:education,equality and safety.This kind of communication helps us to make the rightchoice and 31our mind.Sometimes weve gone outside in order to participate in 32events.One event we had,33was“Give a cigarette-Take a candy”intending t
40、o 34smoking.At this organization we are friends with each other and are a 35community.I have also gained a lot of 36experience by communicating with people and working in the team.With time going by,I have found an abundance of other 37organizations such as“Give Good”and“YouthInitiative Center”.All
41、of them have 38me a great chance to develop my own personality and make my life 39.Im sure I ll have a lot of wonderful 40about my youth with me getting older.21.A.invitedB.transformedC.promotedD.introduced22.A.BesidesB.AccidentallyC.ThereforeD.Luckily23.A.partyB.meetingC.competitionD.program24.A.na
42、meB.posterC.aimD.organization25.A.addressB.assistC.informD.avoid26.A.simpleB.difficultC.familiarD.similar27.A.acceptB.understandC.realizeD.reject28.A.forcedB.requestedC.encouragedD.reminded29.A.carry onB.take placeC.set downD.turn up30.A.lightB.rareC.hotD.plain31.A.broadenB.correctC.polishD.support3
43、2.A.powerfulB.cheerfulC.hopefulD.meaningful33.A.in shortB.as usualC.for exampleD.in effect34.A.criticizeB.spreadC.decreaseD.ignore35.A.famousB.tightC.workableD.good36.A.originalB.particularC.potentialD.precious37.A.voluntaryB.individualC.professionalD.social38.A.costB.guaranteedC.owedD.prepared39.A.
44、irregularB.comfortableC.attractiveD.unbelievable40.A.memoriesB.impressionsC.secretsD.dreams英语试卷共 8 页第 7页41 题：语法填空（共 10 小题：每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分）.阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1 个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。The Contemporary Museum of Calligraphy(书 法)contains more than 200 art pieces including Arabic,Chinese,（1）(Europe),Indian,J
45、apanese and Slavic calligraphic works.“One of the most interesting（2）(item)in the museum is a book of calligraphic work on the 36military tactics(战术)applied during wars in ancient China.AlexeyShaburov,founder and keeper of themuseum,（3）(tell)a group of reporters from China on November 24.The giant b
46、ook is exhibited in a large glass case.Shaburov took it out to show some of（4）(it)contentEach tactic,（5）is usually expressed in four Chinese characters,is written on one page and accompanied by aRussian translation on another page.The tactics represent the（6）(wise)of Chinese people.They are notonly
47、useful on the battlefield（7）also for business and personal life.He said he became crazy about calligraphy,so he decided（8）(establish)a calligraphic museum inMoscow.The museum has played（9）important role in promoting calligraphy in Russia.Calligraphy wasntseen as an art form in Russia.But this year,s
48、ome of the artworks from our museum were made a part of thenon-public section of the Russian museum collection.Shaburov said,（10）(add)that this means thatcalligraphic works are acknowledged as cultural heritage and will be protected in Russia,第三部分 写作(共两节，满分 35 分)42 题：短文改错(共 10 小题:每小题 1 分，满分 10 分)假定英
49、语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌系的以下作文。文中共有 10 处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。增加：在缺词处加一个漏词符号（），并在其下面写出该加的词。删除：把多余的词用斜线（）划掉。修改：在错的词下划一横线（_），并在该词下面写出修改后的词。注意：1.每处错误及修改均仅限一词；2.只允许修改 10 处，多者（从第 11 处起）不计分。When I look at this picture of myself，I realize of how fast time flies.I had grown not only physically an
50、d alsomentally in the past few years.About one month after this photo was took,I entered my second year of highschool and become a new member of the school music club.Around me in picture are the things they were veryimportant in my life at that time:car magazines and musical instruments.I enjoyed s
51、tudying difference kinds ofcars and planes,playing pop music,and collecting the late music albums.This picture often brings back to memany happy memories of your high school days.英语试卷共 8 页第 8页43 题：书面表达（满分 25 分）假定你是李华。你所在的校乒乓球队正在招收新队员。请给你的留学生朋友 Eric 写封邮件邀请他加入，内容包括：1.球队活动；2.报名方式及截止日期。注意：1.词数 100 左右；2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。Dear Erie,_yoursLi Hua
