四川省蓉城名校联盟2020级高三第一次联考英语试题.docx

1、四川省蓉城名校联盟2020级高三第一次联考英语试题学校:_姓名：_班级：_考号：_一、阅读理解The ancient Lake Baikal has a wealth of beautiful surprises. Nature aside, the region is also rich with culturehome to the Buddhists and the Buryat ethnic minority. Here are some more highlights. Explore Olkhon IslandAbsorbing your wildernessconquering

2、fantasies in hiking and camping wild on the dramatic cliffs and sandy bays of Olkhon, Lake Baikals largest, sparsely-inhabited island. Visit the Olkhon Island in an old Soviet army jeep to view the largest of the shaman ritual sites and spot some Baikal seals sunbathing on the rocks below. Visit the

3、 Ivolginsky DatsanThe Ivolginsky Datsan is the largest and most important Buddhist center in Russia. As you walk around this complex of brightly-colored temple buildings and simple monastic(僧侣的)dwellings, keep a look out for white towers and trees decorated with colorful prayer flags. Spin the praye

4、r wheels, admire the giant Buddha statue with the offerings of coins, colored silks and rice and listen to the chanting of the monks amid clouds of smoke. Hike the Great Baikal TrailThe Great Baikal Trail project aims to eventually surround Baikal with a series of paths. You can currently hike throu

5、gh a pine forest between the villages of Listvyanka and Bolshiye Koty, or from the pictureperfect fishing village of Baikalskoye to the cold Lake Slyudyanskoye via a striking cliff edge path. Dive inLegend has it that Baikals waters have miraculous properties, a swim in which gives you five extra ye

6、ars of life. The best places to take a dip include the golden sandy beaches along the northern shore of Olkhon Island, where the water of Maloye Morye(Little Sea)is at its shallowest and warmest, and at the long pebble beach in Severobaikalsk. Hit the hot springsThe land around Lake Baikal is alive

7、with hot springs, particularly in the small spa town of Arshan, situated in the picturesque foothills of the snowpeaked Eastern Sayan Mountains. The town itself is shabby, but the 1920s Arshan Spa still has the power to cure all kinds of ills with the mildly sulphureous(硫磺的)mineral water, according

8、to the local legend.1If you believe in Buddhism, which place will you most possibly visit?AOlkhon Island.BThe Ivolginsky Datsan.CThe Great Baikal Trail.DArshan.2What can we know about from the passage?AYou can drive an old Soviet army jeep around Olkhon Island.BYou can hike through all forests with

9、the Great Baikal Trail project. CThe water near Olkhon Island is the deepest so visitors can dive safely.DThe medical benefits of the hot springs in Arshan have not been proven.3Where will you most likely to read the passage?AIn a medical magazine.BIn a geography textbook.CIn a travelling brochure.D

10、On a science website.On September 8th, 2022, Queen Elizabeth II, Britains longest-reigning monarch in history, died aged 96. Buckingham Palace announced her death on Thursday, Her son, Prince Charles, has now become Britains new king. “The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon,” Buckingha

11、m Palace said in a statement. “The King and The Queen Consort will remain at Balmoral this evening and will return to London tomorrow,” it added. “The death of my beloved Mother, Her Majesty The Queen, is a moment of the greatest sadness for me and all members of my family,” King Charles said in a s

12、tatement, “We mourn profoundly the passing of a cherished Sovereign and a much-loved Mother. I know her loss will be deeply felt throughout the country, the Realms and the Commonwealth, and by countless people around the world.”“Queen Elizabeth II was the rock on which modern Britain was built,” Bri

13、tains Prime Minister Liz Truss said in a statement.Earlier in the day, Buckingham Palace said the monarch was under medical supervision due to doctors concerns over her health. The royal family members soon rushed to Scotland to be at her side following the announcement. In the evening, royal staff

14、hung obituaries(讣告)on railings in front of Buckingham Palace. Crowds braved the rain to pay their respects and many laid flowers outside Windsor Castle. Queen Elizabeth II has significantly reduced her public engagements since the death of her husband Prince Philip in April last year, and canceled o

15、r postponed many official engagements after being hospitalized in October last year. She was diagnosed with the coronavirus in February. Born on April 21, 1926, Elizabeth II was announced Queen after the death of her father, King George VI, on Feb. 6, 1952. She was formally crowned(加冕)the monarch of

16、 the United Kingdom on June 2, 1953.4How long was Elizabeth queen of Britain?A70 years.B96 years.C69 years.D68 years.5What does Liz Truss think of Queen Elizabeth?AShe is the greatest queen in the history of Britain.BShe is a beloved mother.CShe plays an important role in the modern history of Brita

17、in.DShe is a popular queen respected by her people.6Why did Queen Elizabeth appear in public less frequently?ABecause her husband died and her health was in bad condition.BBecause she got tired of fame and wealth.CBecause she wished a quieter life when she was old.DBecause she would like Prince Char

18、les to appear in public more.7Which of the following can be the best title for the text?AFarewell to Queen Elizabeth IIBQueen Elizabeth II: a Beloved MotherCThe Wonderful Life of Queen Elizabeth IIDA Highly Honored QueenIn Yarmouth I was put on the long-distance coach to London, and travelled all th

19、rough the night. At the coach station in London I was collected by a teacher, Mr. Mell, and taken to Salem House, the school which Mr. Murdstone had chosen for me. The school was a large old building with a dusty playground, surrounded by a high brick wall. It looked strangely deserted. I was very s

20、urprised to find that none of the boys were there, and was told that they were all on holiday and that I had been sent there during the holidays as a punishment for my wickedness. The headmaster and teachers were on holiday too, all except for Mr. Mell, who had to look after me. I spent a whole mont

21、h in that miserable place, doing my lessons in the dirty, empty classroom, which smelt of old food and unwashed boys. Every evening I had to eat my supper with Mr. Mell, and then go straight to bed. The worst thing was the sign I had to wear round my neck. It said: BE CAREFUL! HE BITES. I was only a

22、llowed to take it off when I went to bed. Although I was extremely lonely and unhappy at this time, I was not looking forward to meeting all the other boys. I felt sure they would laugh at me and especially at the sign I was forced to wear. But one day Mr. Mell told me that the headmaster, Mr. Creak

23、le, had returned, and wanted to see me. So I went, trembling to his part of the house. I realized at once that Mr. Creakle lived much more comfortably than the boys or the teachers. He was a small, fat man with a purple nose, who was sitting in an armchair with a bottle and a glass in front of him.8

24、Which of the following best describes the school?AStrange and crowded.BOld and abandoned.CComfortable and empty.DFilthy and smelly.9Which can be the possible reason for the authors being sent to the school?AHe needed a better environment for education.BHe bit someone and got punished.CHe was a wicke

25、d boy and was supposed to turn better.DHe was unhappy and lonely so he intended to meet other boys.10How did the author feel when he was to meet the headmaster?AOverjoyed.BTerrified.CEager.DSurprised.11What would the author write about in the paragraphs that follow?AHow he missed his parents.BHow Mr

26、. Mell taught him lessons.CHow he communicated with Mr. Creakle.DHow Mr. Creakle comforted him and had a big dinner with him.Scientists have revealed just how dangerous energy drinks can be, and can cause a sudden heart attack in some cases. While we all probably assumed that the large amounts of ca

27、ffeine contained in these drinks probably werent great for our health, a study has now explored how another common ingredient could be dangerous. Guarana, a plant containing caffeine, is commonly used in energy drinks and can often lead to unexpected reactions when combined with other ingredients. I

28、n the case of energy drinks, guarana is often combined with ginseng(西洋参)or taurine(硫磺酸)to improve flavouring.A study explained the risk of sudden heart attack in young people after consuming such drinks. They wrote: “It seems clear that energy drinks might lead to critical events relating to the hea

29、rt and blood vessels in the young population, even some of which are unable to recover.” The scientists wrote that such drinks can lead to fatal events, with heart attacks often occurring without warning. A 2021 Australian study, published in the Nutrition Journal, surveyed 8,942 students aged from

30、12 to 17 years old. Of the sample, they found that eight percent of students reported drinking energy drinks at least once a week, while one in four students had consumed energy drinks at least once. While a study of a 21-year-old UK man was published in BMJ Case Reports in 2021, who had unexpectedl

31、y been experiencing a heart attack. The report stated: “There was no significant past medical history and he had no family history of heart attacks.” However, the man had explained he had been drinking four 500 ML energy drinks a day for approximately two yearswith each drink containing 160 mg of ca

32、ffeine. The study added: “Given the history of long-term energy drink consumption, lack of significant past medical or family history, heart imaging findings and improvement with ceasing intake, energy drink-caused cardiotoxicity(心脏毒性)was felt to be the most likely cause.”12What does the underlined

33、word “fatal” in paragraph 3 probably mean?AEnergetic.BDeadly.COccasional.DSignificant.13Why is ginseng added to energy drinks?ATo make the drinks more nutritious.BTo make the drinks more effective.CTo make the drinks taste better.DTo make the drinks more expensive.14What can be inferred from the las

34、t paragraph?AThe ages of the participants range largely.BMost students surveyed drink energy drinks once a week.CThe family members of the 21-year-old UK man are all very healthy.DThe conclusion that the illness was caused by energy drinks was based on several factors.15What is the main idea of the

35、passage?AEnergy drinks may cause heart attacks in young people.BSome studies about energy drinks are carried out.CYoung people consume a large amount of energy drinks.DEnergy drinks lead to critical events.二、七选五Its almost impossible to totally avoid stress, but these top tips will help you to get it

36、 under control so that it doesnt take over your life._16_ Studies of both animals and humans show that social contact can help avoid bodys stress. So cultivate a network of people you can turn to share whats bothering you with a friend and ask for some helpful advice. Avoid people who always need so

37、mething without giving back or who are always short with you. Avoid last-minute rushesLeave the house 15 minutes early for appointments, set up a system for paying your bills(ask your bank about automatic bill paying), refill your prescriptions a week ahead of time and stock up on birthday cards whe

38、never you see ones you like. _17_ .Make time for yourselfGive higher priority to your “relax and renewal” time. Include it in your schedule at least every other day. _18_ . Or spend some time alone reading or listening to music you love. Laugh a lot_19_ Laughter also stimulates your heart, lungs and

39、 muscles and boosts your resistance to infection. Its nearly impossible to stay tense while you re laughing. If you laugh for 20 seconds, your body gets the same amount of beneficial oxygenvery good for stress reliefas it does in three minutes of exercise. Plus, its nearly impossible to stay tense w

40、hile youre laughing. _20_ . Share jokes with friends over email. If you feel youre experiencing more stress than you can manage, you may want to talk to your doctor about getting help.ALean on other peopleBShare your problems with friendsCSo youd better laugh all day longDA little advance planning c

41、an spare you a lot of headachesEFind cartoons, videos, TV shows, writers and comics that make you laughFIf you have to cut out an activity to make time for your hobbyor a warm baththen do itGWhen you laugh, you send chemicals called endorphins to your brain that ease pain and enhance your feeling of

42、 well三、完形填空Laungi Bhuiya, a man from a small village named Kothilwa in India, has a noble dreamto bring water to his village. To _21_ this, he did the seemingly(看似) _22_ dig a canal through the land so that water can _23_ from the hills to his village. Thus started Bhuiyas digging, which went on for

43、 almost 30 years. But his _24_ brought him scorn(鄙视)from the people in his village. His own wife called him “mad.” She tried everything to _25_ him, even to the point of denying him food, but she _26_ .“I was always _27_ with him for not caring about the children. There was never any money, never en

44、ough food,” she said. Using only _28_ tools, Bhuiya spent years digging through Kothilwas barren landscape. _29_ , he was able to create a three-kilometer canal. His _30_ earned him the reputation as the “madman”. Kothilwa is a(n) _31_ village home to almost 750 people, most of whom live in mud huts

45、 and _32_ a couple of wells for drinking water. They dont have enough water for irrigation(灌溉), therefore making them unable to grow _33_ to feed themselves. This is what _34_ Bhuiya to build the canal. Eventually, the _35_ learned about the story of this _36_ “madman”. A local journalist, Jai Praka

46、sh, wrote a report about him and published it in a local Hindi newspaper, which was a breakthrough for Bhuiya. Kothilwa was then _37_ by journalists, social workers, and political leaders, all wanting to _38_ Bhuiya. The villagers _39_ to Bhuiya has changed as well. They even asked the government fo

47、r a road to be _40_ in the village and named after Bhuiya.21ApromoteBaccomplishCstopDsolve22AimpossibleBperfectCnecessaryDimportant23AfloatBblowCrollDflow24AenergyBtalentCenthusiasmDinterest25AdiscourageBprotectCsupportDcriticize26AcontinuedBfailedCreturnedDforgot27AstrictBsatisfiedCboredDangry28AsimpleBadvancedCheavyDexpensive29ASuddenlyBGenerallyCConstantlyDFinally30AwordsBdreamsCeffortsDbeliefs31ApoorBfamousCbeautifulDabandoned32Athink ofBdepend onCgive awayDput aside33AtreesBflowersCweedsDcrops