1、赤峰市高三年级420模拟考试试题英语注意事项：1. 本试卷分笔试和听力两部分。考生先作答笔试部分（21小题开始），然后作答听力部分（120小题）。答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号、座位号、涂写在答题卡上。本试卷满分150分。2. 考生将笔试部分答案写在英语笔试答题卡上，听力部分答案写在英语听力答题卡上。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。笔试部分一、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）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。AThe world awaits. Where will you go ne
2、xt? The following are among the most exciting destinations to visit. Grab your bags and go!Prague Castle, Czech RepublicSitting atop a hill across the river from the center of the city, Prague Castle casts a spectacular atmosphere over its surroundings. The castle is an incredible collection of buil
3、dings constructed from the 9th to 14th century. It is one of the largest castles in the world, and around almost every corner is a historical building, church, or open square.Chichen Itza, MexicoThe ancient Mayan ruins of Chichen Itza have been drawing curious tourists since they were first brought
4、to light by a popular book by John Lloyd Stevens in 1843. Today the site, located near the center of the Yucatan Peninsula, is one of the top tourist attractions in Mexico and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Youll witness the ruins of the once powerful Mayan people and visit the sacred Cenote where
5、 sacrifices took place.Glacier National ParkNamed for the remains of glaciers from the ice age, Glacier National Park is located on the border of Canada and Montana. It is often called the “Crown of the Continent,” because of its natural beauty. Aside from its breathtaking geological features, its a
6、lso home to a fair amount of history. The Going-to-the-Sun Roada scenic, 50 mile drive through the parkis a National Historic Landmark and an engineering marvel that offers spectacular views, as well as access to popular hiking trails.Istanbul, TurkeyTurkeys capital city is another destination that
7、offers a great mix of culture, food, and history. There are thousands of years of history here, starting with Ancient Greeks and Ancient Romans and leading up through the Ottoman Empire. You can spend the day shopping and the night at a wonderful restaurant eating great Turkish food and dancing to T
8、urkish music.1. Which destination will you visit if you are interested in constructions?A. Prague Castle.B. Chichen Itza.C. Glacier National Park.D. Istanbul.2. What can we learn about Chichen Itza?A. It was first found by John Lloyd Stevens.B. It became famous on account of a book.C. Tourists can m
9、eet Mayan people in the Cenote.D. It has been ruined by Mayan people.3. What do the listed destinations have in common?A. They were once destroyed.B. They are in central America.C. They were discovered recently.D. They have historic sites.BToday, with most of us owning a smartphone that lets us post
10、 on social media wherever and whenever we want, oversharing has become harder to avoid. But the tricky thing is that people usually dont realize when they re oversharing. The problem can only be triggered by our friends and family. A survey showed that every two in three people in the US think their
11、 friends share too much on social media.Oversharing can have negative impacts. For instance, it can put your personal information at risk. When you update your status, or simply recall an experience on social networking sites like WeChat, chances are that you are revealing critical personal informat
12、ion.According to a survey by Visa Canada, 45% of people aged 18-34 “overshare” their financial information online. “Young people shared payment card information via e-mail, loaned out their cards, and didnt keep their PIN confidential,” reported CBS. This behavior mirrors similar habits of sharing p
13、ersonal information on social media sites. Theyre really not totally aware of who has access to this information and who else can be seeing this information and what could be done with it.“Oversharing contributes to a larger culture in which such behavior is considered acceptable or even desirable,”
14、 said Seidman, associate professor at Albright College in the US. Elizabeth Bernstein, a US-based educator, said that “the great increase of overshare is partially because of the wild use of social media as a subconscious attempt to control anxiety. We actually use a lot of mental energy trying to m
15、anage the other persons impression of us by oversharing.”Moreover, oversharing online can damage effective communication in real life. “Having such easy access to so many people makes communication superficial,” said Chen, a psychologist at South China Normal University. “In the end, the lack of dee
16、p communication hurts strong social bonds, particularly friendships.”4. Why is oversharing hard to avoid?A. Most people have the habit of oversharing on social media.B. Close friends and family members are eager to know our updates.C. Social media welcome oversharing to make profits.D. Most people a
17、re unaware of the problem of oversharing.5. What does the author think of oversharing?A. Acceptable.B. Desirable.C. Disturbing.D. Dangerous.6. How did the author support his/her argument?A. By sharing his/her personal experience.B. By analyzing advantages and disadvantages.C. By giving experts opini
18、ons and research findings.D. By presenting some classic cases in history.7. What message does the author seem to convey in the text?A. Trying to avoid oversharing on social media.B. Sharing personal information on social media.C. Updating your status constantly on social media.D. Communicating deepl
19、y on social media.CChinas top animator Tian Xiaopeng and his animation studio announced that they will be producing the much-anticipated live action film, The Three-Body Problem, based on the award-winning sci-fi novel by Chinese writer Liu Cixin.Tian created Chinas 3-D animation milestone Monkey Ki
20、ng: Hero Is Back in 2015. It grossed (获利) 956 million yuan in China, becoming the highest-grossing Chinese animation in the countrys film history at that time. It had held the record until 2019 when it got broken by Coloroom Pictures Ne Zha that grossed more than five billion yuan.Book fans of The T
21、hree-Body Problem had mixed reactions after hearing about Tians involvement. Some expressed doubt about a studio that specializes in animation making a live-action movie. Others also argued that the universe described in the novel is too big and complicated for any filmmakers to portray on big scree
22、ns. But some seemed optimistic about the new adaption, noting the impressive track record of Tians previous works.The book series talks about how human beings respond to alien invasion. It was published in China between 2006 and 2010, and sold more than one million copies. The first book in the seri
23、es was awarded the Chinese Science Fiction Galaxy Award in 2006. In 2014, an English translation of the first book by Chinese-American author Ken Liu, titled The Three-Body Problem, was published. A year later, Liu Cixin became the first Asian author to win the Hugo Award, the highest honor in scien
24、ce fiction and fantasy writing.The book series has developed various art and entertainment forms, including stage dramas and radio shows. During Spring Festival in 2019, Guo Fans The Wandering Earth, a film also based on a novel by Liu Cixin, had made over 4.6 billion yuan at the box office domestic
25、ally. It ignited huge public interest in the film project of The Three-Body Problem.8. What do we know about Tian Xiaopeng?A. He owns Coloroom Pictures.B. He is in charge of a popular film project.C. His animation held a domestic record in 2019.D. He is known for a sci-fi novel.9. Why do some people
26、 doubt about Tians involvement?A. He is too optimistic.B. The plot of the novel is too long.C. His studio lacks similar experience.D. His previous works are disappointing.10. What does the underlined word “ignited” in Paragraph 5 mean?A. Stimulated.B. Affected.C. Disturbed.D. Reduced.11. What can we
27、 infer about the film project The Three Body Problem?A. It might win the Hugo Award.B. It will be translated by Ken Liu.C. Its production requires digital effects.D. Its the first film adaptation of Liu Cixins novel.DWhat would you think if someone suggested pulling down Big Ben to make way for a ca
28、r park? It would be ridiculous, right? But when it comes to devastation (毁灭) of the natural world, we arent so easily shocked. But we should be.or well be in a lot of trouble.Nature is shrinking by the day. Ancient forests are destroyed. Wetlands are becoming dry. Woodland is disappearing. And all i
29、n the name of progress. This is bad in itself, but its devastating for biodiversity.Biodiversity refers to the variety of plants, animals and other living things which are all inter-connected. The ecological services provided by biodiversity are vital to everyday life. The air we breathe is a produc
30、t of photosynthesis (光合作用) by green plants. In fact, all life on earth exists thanks to the benefit of biodiversity. More than 90 percent of the calories consumed by people worldwide are produced from 80 plant species. And 30 percent of medicines are developed from plants and animals. Maintaining a
31、wide diversity of species in each ecosystem is necessary to preserve all living things.The loss of biodiversity could be devastating. “It is wrong to think that biodiversity can be reduced indefinitely without threatening humans,” said Harvard University biologist Edward O. Wilson, known as “the fat
32、her of biodiversity”. He warned, “we are about to reach a critical point beyond which biodiversity loss will be unavoidable.”But what can we do? The problem is that the concept of biodiversity is so vague. People might care about giant pandas, but it is much harder to excite them about the fate of t
33、iny sea creatures which are being boiled to death in the cooling systems of power stations along coastlines. The Guardian newspaper is trying to help. It has started the Biodiversity 100 campaign to try to convince governments around the world to take action to deal with the widespread concerns abou
34、t biodiversity. This includes persuading the UK government to create a series of marine reserves to reverse the decline in sea-life caused by industrial fishing, banning the fishing sharks by the Japanese fishermen and stopping the killing of dingoes in Australia, among many other things.There is a
35、lot to do. And wed better get a move on if we dont want to end up with a planet that cant support life!12. What does the author want to tell us by the comparison in paragraph 1?A. It is unreasonable to pull down Big Ben.B. People take devastation of nature for granted.C. The differences between Big
36、Ben and nature.D. The great trouble we have been faced with.13. What can we infer from Edward O. Wilsons words? A. It doesnt matter to reduce biodiversity.B. People have done enough to preserve biodiversity.C. The situation of biodiversity is very serious.D. Biodiversity loss has become unavoidable.
37、14. What does the underlined word “It” in paragraph 5 refer to?A. The UK government.B. The concept of biodiversity.C. The action to deal with problem.D. The Guardian newspaper.15. Which of the following can be the suitable title for the text?A. Biodiversity BattleB. Biodiversity LossC. Planet Conser
38、vationD. Planet Changing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。How can you use curiosity to enjoy your studies more and improve your results? Below are some hints of how you can awaken your curiosity.Listen to yourself when you ask questions_16_ and your mind starts to questio
39、n, dont ignore it. If you cant explore the answer right then, make a note to find out later. Questioning, exploring and investigating are good! It shows that you have an active and interested mind. Reward yourself by finding out the answer. The more you know about what you are studying, the better y
40、ou will understand it.Ask quality questionsAsk good questions such as “why” “what if” and “how”. The better the questions you ask, the more interesting answers you will find. _17_.Play around with new things and ideasLearn to play with and think about your ideas your feelings and new materials and o
41、bjects. “What can you do with these ideas, feelings and things? Maybe they could be used in an essay, article, poem or science experiment, or could be a gift or favour for someone else._18_. Just because adults teach you, it does not mean that they know everything or the best way to do things. Young
42、 people are the future. Dont be scared to put your ideas forward!Work with new people in classDont always join the same friends for group projects in class. _19_. Where possible, choose to work with students who enjoy asking questions and finding out new things, or students who have a lively, curiou
43、s mind._20_, and how it might relate to classworkHave you heard something interesting in the newsa social problem or new technology that interests you? Find out more about it. Then remember if you have studied anything about that subject.A. Something magical happensB. Different people work different
44、lyC. Keep an ear open for current eventsD. If you can apply curiosity to your studyE. When you are reading or studying somethingF. Always be prepared to think about things in new waysG. All of this will contribute to your classroom learning二、语言知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第一节（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A
45、、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。Do you believe just a simple delivery could change a strangers life forever? Well, when 21-year-old Anabelle _21_ some food using DoorDash, she _22_ started a chain of events. It started when her doorbell camera gave her a _23_ of an elderly man delivering her food. He was
46、 clearly _24_, but he still _25_ to get the job done. And it _26_ Anabelles heart. To help him out, she gave him a $30 tip on a $21 order but that was just the start of her _27_.After a TikTok she _28_ of the delivery went viral, Anabelle became _29_ to use the attention to raise money for this man.
47、 But first, she had to find him. Against all odds, she tried _30_ DoorDash to get his information and kept posting _31_ on TikTok.Finally, Anabelle knew this sweet mans name: Kerry. And _32_ hes normally very private, she had the _33_ to get more information of him. At 71 years old, Kerry has yet to
48、 have the opportunity to _34_. His wife died in 2011, and his two disabled sons are _35_ his care. He works as a driver and that income doesnt _36_ his life. His recent health _37_ have even made things more difficult. Anabelle shared his story on GoFundMe where it slowly _38_ surely began to reach countless people moved by Kerrys struggles. Before they _39_ it, news outlets around the world were sharing Kerrys story. And now, over a mont
