山东省潍坊市2019－2020学年度高三上学期期末考试英语试题及答案.docx

1、高三英语第1页（共9页） 试卷类型:A 高 三 英 语 2020. 1 注意事项： 1. 答题前，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。 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。 A Tired of Neck Pain? We are proud to offer a g

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13、 window. D. The basement. 5. What do we know about Quintin Thompson? A. He saved his car from fire. B. He was successfully rescued. C. He remained calm all the time. D. He was capable of helping himself out. 6. Which of the following best explains“empathy” underlined in the last paragraph? A. Honest

14、y. B. Wisdom. C. Sympathy. D. Responsibility. 7. Which words can best describe Damian Languell? A. Daring and generous. B. Caring and grateful. C. Courageous and noble. D. Ambitious and reliable. C Coral reefs （珊瑚礁）are an integral part of sea life and sustain it by providing shelter and habitat to v

15、arious organisms. They also supply and recycle nutrients as well as enable a growing fish population, along with other species, for a healthy and diverse ecosystem. However, the rise in average water temperatures due to climate change has resulted in more frequent and longtime u coral bleaching （白化现

16、象）”events that damage their health, causing fish and other sea species to abandon them. In order to restore this delicate ecosystem, scientists from the UK and Australia conducted a study that involved using loudspeakers underwater near damaged coral reefs to make them sound healthy and attract fish

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22、ogress of the experiment. C. To explain reasons for the new approach. D. To give another solution to the problem. 11. What can we infer from the last paragraph? A. The attempts are in vain. B. Natural recovery is impossible. C. Initial success has been achieved. D. The coral reefs have returned to n

23、ormal. D As we reflect on the evolution of fitness over the centuries, and the emergence of a well- organized and growing “fitness” market and industry, it is well to ask ourselves: what have we lost, and what have we gained? 高三英语第 5 页（共9页） Obviously, much good has come out of these recent developme

24、nts: theres widespread awareness of the importance of regular exercise, nearly every community has a gym or fitness club where people can go or pay to work out, and we understand more about how the human body works.Yet despite the many health and fitness methods, programs, and resources, the general

25、 population has never been so physically sedentary （久坐的）and out-of-shape. A recent World Health Organization report indicates that life expectancy （寿命）in the U. S. dropped for the first time since 1993. The health of modem people is declining, despite highly advanced medical technologies and the boo

26、ming health and fitness industry. How could that be? A large part of it is motivation. People are simply not as motivated to move their body and get healthy as they were in the past. We live in a society where the inability to operate ones body in a practical and effective manner is no longer an emb

27、arrassing condition. The fitness industry, no matter how good each new program claims to be, has failed to get the majority of people to value, practice, and enjoy physical exercise. So, should we expect the answer to this dilemma to come from even more varied, or more technologically advanced progr

28、ams and equipment? Or will the solution come from a different mindset, a simpler approach and practice, and overall a new culture? 12. What does the author tell us about fitness industry in paragraph 2? A. It provides better technology. B. It is supported by most people. C. It brings about positive

29、effects. D. It costs people too much money. 13. What is the main reason why people fail to do physical exercise? A. Not enough equipment. B. Lack of inner drive. C. Misguided instructions. D. Embarrassing living conditions. 14. What does the author seem to agree with? A. Change attitudes to fitness.

30、 B. Rely on standard practice. C. Seek more potential customers. D. Turn to more advanced programs. 15. What is the best title for the text? A. Lost in fitness B. Misunderstanding about fitness C. Evolution of fitness D. Importance of fitness 第二节（共5小题;每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 高三英语第 6 页（共9页） 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选

31、出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，选项 中有两项为 多余选项。 While plenty of birdssuch as swallows, hawks and hummingbirdsmigrate（迁徙） during the day, the majority of land birds travel at night. Migration at night has at least three advantages. 16 Secondly, the air in the atmosphere is usually more stable than during the day. Lastl

32、y the air is cooler at night. A migrating bird produces a huge amount of heat that needs to be released. Most of the heat is lost from the unfeathered legs. 17 Nighttime migrators include sparrows, warblers, flycatchers, thrushes, orioles and cuckoos. Most of them dont live in vast open places. 18 T

33、hey arent the best fliers, so they need the thick coverage to avoid enemies. But flying at night is becoming more dangerous than it used to be. 19 A well-lit high- rise can kill hundreds of migrating birds in a single night, an issue that has started to attract more public concern. In cities like Ne

34、w York, Chicago and Houston, some skyscrapers and other landmarks now have “lights out“ programs during key bird migration times in the fall and spring. 20 A protein called cryptochrome, which is sensitive to blue light 9 is thought to be the key to making this happen. Cryptochromes from migratory b

35、irds have evolved to require less light and to allow their recognition of blue light to sense and respond to magnetic fields （磁场）. A. Instead, they live in the woods and other sheltered habitats. B. Birds need the heat to keep warm and maintain a good state. C. Birds do not have to worry about attac

36、ks from dangerous birds. D. Only when there is enough light can they get signals to migrate. E. Migrating birds use Earths magnetic field to help them navigate. F. Lights on buildings and towers confuse birds, causing them to crash. G. The colder the air temperature is, the more quickly that heat ca

37、n be released. 第二部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分） 第亠节（共15小题;每小题1分， 满分15分） 阅读下面短文，从每小题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白 高三英语第 7 页（共9页） 处的最佳选项。 One day about ten years ago, we were walking in the Giant Mountains, Czech Republic, when it suddenly rained heavily. We found 21 under the roof of some ski lifts （缆车）and prepared fo

38、r the night. The kind-hearted elderly man who； worked there, in a 22 of languages, gestures and drawing pictures, 23 that, we could stay at his home that night. Being penniless students, we eagerly, took up his 24 naturally, for we saw he was a 25 person. His wife 26 us to a big meal. The couple was

39、 quite lovely and we had a great evening, though 27 was a bit difficult. That night we slept well in a clean room. The next day, our host 28 his long cape(斗篷) and stuff that was part of his clothes as “Guardian of the Mountains”. The children there called him that or “Krkonos” , 29 he looked like th

40、e giant in the local 30 with large figure and long flowing white hair and beard. 31 , he was quite a 32 in his village because of that. He drove us through the mountains, 33 at nice locations where we could take some photos. We 34 him and his wife again last month and Krkonos hadnt changed a bit! Th

41、ere is 35 in the mountain. 21. A. shade B.shelter C; entrance D. evidence 22. A. description B. strategy C. thought D. mixture 23. A. requested B . reminded C. signaled D. stated 24. A. answer B. comment C. promise D. offer 25. A. stubborn B. decent C. senior D. humorous 26. A. treated B. encouraged

42、 C. admitted ，D. greeted 27. A. cooperation B. accommodation C. communication D. connection 28. A. set aside B. threw away C took off D. put on 29. A. though B. as C. unless D. if 30. A. tale B. saying C. report D. survey 31. A. Completely B. Generally C. Apparently D. Extremely t 32. A. celebrity B

43、. pioneer C. sponsor D. leader 33. A. hiding B. stopping C. looking D. jumping 34. A. visited B. paid C. disturbed D. praised 35. A. adventure B. secret C. magic D. freedom 第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分) 高三英语第 8 页（共9页） 阅读短文内容，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 Since Brad Ryan began to take grandma Joy on trips to

44、the breathtaking landscapes of America, they 36 (go) through dozens of cross-country adventures. In 2015, Brad Ryan visited his 85-year-old grandma 37 (live) a simple life on her own, and then he hoped that spending some quality family time with her would help to lift her spirits. When he told 38 (s

45、tory) of his travels to his grandma, she regretted not seeing more of the world. Then Ryan invited his grandma 39 (hike) with him, and she accepted his idea 40 (cheerful). From then on, the pair travelled to 29 National Parks in total, and had many adventures along the way, 41 has even affected his

46、way of life. u Life for her now is a lot 42 (rich). It was the look in her eyes that impressed me a lot. “Ryan said , “I love my grandma. She has taught me how to live, Ive learned to slow down and see the world 43 different way. There are so many viewpoints and knowledge we can gain 44 our elders.

47、Even if some day she does pass away, I can go back to these places to feel her spirit and feel 45 (connect) to her.“ 第三部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 假定你是李华，得知在称校交流学习的新西兰朋友Oliver对中国菜很感兴趣。 请你 给他写封邮件，内容包括： 1.邀请他周日到你家做客； 2.教他做一道中国菜。 注意： 1.词数80左右; 2-可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 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

48、一篇完 整的短文。续写的词数应为150左右。 We often take for granted the very things that most deserve our gratitude. Growing up, I wanted to be just like my mom. Kind and caring, she always seemed to 高三英语第 9 页（共9页） make people comfortable in her presence. For years she was a volunteer in our community. I loved going t

49、o the local nursing home to help with her until I hit my preteen years. Suddenly, I was too caught up in my adolescent world to worry about helping others. One particular summer day when I was twelve, Mom came into my room and told me to get up and meet her at the car. I had planned to spend the day at the lake with friends. Why did she have to ruin everything? Eventually, I made my way outside. I imagined the lake water cooling my skin. Annoyed, I climbed into the car and slammed the door shut. I sat in silence, too upset to make