梅州市2020届高三总复习质检英语试卷 含答案2020.6.doc

1、高三英语试卷 第 页 （共 8 页） 1 梅州市梅州市高三高三总复习质检试卷总复习质检试卷2020.6 英英 语语 本试卷共 8 页，满分 120 分。考试用时 120 分钟。 第二部分 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) 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C 和 D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 A If you are crazy about paintings, you shouldnt miss the following four famous masterpieces which have stood the test o

2、f time. The Arnolfini Portrait Jan van Eycks Arnolfini Portrait, an oil painting on wood produced in 1434, in which a man and a woman hold hands with a window behind him and a bed behind her, is undoubtedly one of the masterpieces in the National Gallery, London. This painting is as visually interes

3、ting as it is famed. It is also an informative document on fifteenth-century society, through van Eycks heavy use of symbolismwhile husbands went out to engage in business, wives concerned themselves with domestic duties. The Starry Night Vincent van Gogh painted The Starry Night, oil on canvas(帆布),

4、 a moderately abstract landscape painting of an expressive night sky over a small hillside village, during his 12-month stay at the mental hospital near Saint-R my -de-Provence, France between 1889 and 1890. When the Museum of Modern Art in New York City purchased the painting from a private collect

5、or in 1941, it was not well known, but it has since become one of van Goghs most famous works. The Harvesters The Harvesters is an oil painting on wood completed by Pieter Bruegel the Elder in 1565. It depicts the harvest time which most commonly occurred within the months of August and September. N

6、icolaes Jonghelinck, a merchant banker and art collector from Antwerp, commissioned this painting. The painting has been at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City since 1919. Guernica Guernica, a large black-and-white oil painting, was painted by the Cubist Spanish painter, Pablo Picasso in

7、 1937. The title Guernica refers to the city that was bombed by Nazi planes during the Spanish Civil War. The painting depicts the horrors of war and as a result, has come to be an anti-war symbol and a reminder of the tragedies of war. Today, the painting is housed at the Museo Nacional Centro de A

8、rte Reina Sofa in Madrid. 21. Which of the following paintings was produced earliest? A. The Arnolfini Portrait B. The Starry Night. C. The Harvesters. D. Guernica. 高三英语试卷 第 页 （共 8 页） 2 22. What do we know about the painting The Starry Night? A. It was painted on wood in oil. B. It wasnt widely reco

9、gnized before 1941. C. It described the painters life in hospital. D. It was given away to the museum by a collector. 23. Who created the painting describing the tragedy of war? A. Pieter Bruegel the Elder. B. Vincent van Gogh. C. Jan van Eyck. D. Pablo Picasso. B Pangolins (穿山甲) are the most traffi

10、cked (非法交易) mammals in the world and are facing extinction. To draw attention to these scaly, anteater-like animals, a new wildlife documentary, Eye of the Pangolin, is attempting a unique way to inspire action and conservation. Partnering with the non-profit organization Pangolin, Africa, the docum

11、entary was made available on YouTube in May 2019. The intention is to reach communities wherever the Internet is available, especially African communities, who live near the animals habitats. Over two years, the documentary crew traveled to South Africa, Ghana, Central African Republic and Gabon in

12、search of the four unique species of pangolin, which has never been achieved before. Filmmakers Bruce Young and Johan Vermeulen say that they went into the shoot knowing relatively little about pangolins, but grew to respect and appreciate the animals. Getting close to the creatures over two years w

13、as a crash course in these secretive creatures. Johan Vermeulen said, One thing, however, that might seem unimportant is that they are actually quite fussy eaters. You would think they would eat any type of ant, but they all prefer a specific type ant. Pangolins are hunted illegally across Africa fo

14、r their scales, which are used for traditional medicine, and their meat. In April 2019, Singaporean customs officials conducted two separate seizures of 24 tons of pangolin scales, which equals to the death of 69,000 pangolins. Though the documentary focuses less on the trafficking of pangolins, and

15、 more on the animals in their natural habitat, the aim of the documentary is to inspire viewers around the world to call for action to end trafficking and protecting these unique creatures. Filmed on location in South Africa, Ghana, Central African Republic, and Gabon, this powerful documentary is t

16、he story of two men on a mission to get all four species of African pangolin on camera for the very first time. 24. The purpose of the documentary is . A. to study the situation of pangolins B. to collect fund to protect pangolins C. to propose setting up pangolin reserves D. to raise awareness of p

17、angolin protection 25. What is the meaning of the underlined word fussy in paragraph 2? 高三英语试卷 第 页 （共 8 页） 3 A. Showy. B. Picky. B. Messy. D. Heavy. 26. Whats the documentary mainly about? A. The illegal trade of pangolins. B. The medical function of pangolins scales. C. The life of pangolins in the

18、ir natural habitats. D. The efforts of Pangolin, Africa to save pangolins. 27. Where is the text most likely from? A. A magazine. B. A diary. C. A novel. D. A brochure C The killdeer, a small bird known for its high-pitched call, could lead to the cancellation of one of Canada biggest music festival

19、s. The first hint of trouble for Ottawas Bluesfest, an outdoor festival that draws around 300,000 people each year, came last week after workers at the site found one of the birds. It had laid four eggs nearby, effectively claiming the main stage area as its nesting ground. This is one of the most c

20、hallenging problems weve been presented with, but we feel we can work through this, said Mark Monahan, executive director of the festival. Anything that changes the schedule has a major effect, so were taking it very seriously. The discovery meant that government officials rushed to protect the nest

21、 and the eggs, hiring a security guard to watch over them 24 hours a day. Environmentalists were also brought in. We dont know when the eggs might hatch, said Monahan. What is known is that the young killdeer will likely leave the nest soon after they are hatched, leading many to hope that the eggs

22、hatch in the next day or so. The festival is now seeking permission from Environment Canada to relocate the nest some 50 meters away or take it to a wildlife center. Moving the nest would also ensure the bird and its young would be protected during the festivals 11-day run, said Monahan. Its highly

23、likely that the festivals thousands of attendees would cause huge problems for the bird and its eggs. Monahan was confident that the festival would go on as planned, however. Most of the people were working with are looking for a positive solution, Monahan said. There is no one saying that the festi

24、val cant go on. As news of the dilemma spread, it left residents divided. Some supported the bird, saying that moving the nest might result in the eggs being abandoned. Others expressed annoyance that protecting the eggs of the small bird, which is widespread across North America, was risking an ann

25、ual festival that contributes millions of dollars to the local economy. The killdeers tendency to build its nest in open fields or flat areas has caused issues in other areas of the US: earlier this year, construction on a health center in Wisconsin was temporarily stopped after a killdeer and its f

26、our eggs were discovered. 28. Which is TRUE about Bluesfest? 高三英语试卷 第 页 （共 8 页） 4 A. It is the first music festival in Canada. B. It is an important event for music lovers. C. It is a music festival held every two years. D. It is a challenging outdoor activity in Ottawa. 29. What was especially chal

27、lenging for Bluesfest this year? A. Pressure from the government. B. Disagreements with the public. C. The need to protect the birds eggs. D. The lack of experience in hosting the event. 30. How did the festival plan to deal with the problem? A. Move the nest to another place. B. Ask government offi

28、cials for help. C. Seek advice from environmentalists. D. Hire security guards to protect the eggs. 31. What was Monahans attitude toward hosting the festival? A. Negative. B. Indifferent. C. Unsure. D. Positive. D Most people arent good at creative problem solving for two reasons: First, they are n

29、ot trained in how to be creative. Second, they dont understand group strength well enough to harness(驾驭) their power to maximize group creativity. A key element of creativity is applying existing knowledge to a new problem. The more people getting involved in solving it, the more knowledge there is

30、to work on it. Unfortunately, research shows that the traditional brainstorming methods fail to achieve that goal. When groups get together to exchange ideas, they actually come up with fewer ideas overall than if they each had worked alone. To fix this problem, you should consider the two stages of

31、 group problem-solving: divergence(分散) and convergence(集中). Divergence happens when the group considers as many different potential solutions as possible. Convergence happens when the various proposed solutions are evaluated and reduced to a smaller set of candidate solutions to the current problem.

32、 The essential principle of group creativity is that individuals working alone diverge, whereas group members working together converge. In groups, once a member states a potential solution, it makes others think about the problem similarly. That is why groups working together diverge less than indi

33、viduals working alone. Therefore, be aware of when to diverge and when to converge. For example, early in the problem-solving process, have group members work alone to write down statements describing the problem. Then get them back to discuss their descriptions. The group discussion will lead every

34、one to accept one or a small number of these statements to work onthis is healthy convergence. When starting to generate solutions, you again want divergence. Have people work alone to start. Then collect peoples initial ideas and send them around to others and 高三英语试卷 第 页 （共 8 页） 5 allow the diverge

35、nce to continue as everyone individually builds on the ideas of other members. Finally, let the group discuss the resulting ideas. This discussion will gradually lead the group to converge on a small number of candidate solutions. This simple method works effectively, because it respects what indivi

36、duals and groups do best. 32. We can infer that the traditional brainstorming methods _. A. enable people to form more ideas together B. greatly encourage group creativity C. actually limit group creativity D. prevent peoples involvement in the problems 33. According to Para. 4, when a member presen

37、ts an idea, others tend to _. A. think the other way round B. follow his way of thinking C. be more confident in their own ideas D. be less willing to share their own ideas 34. What should group members first do early in the problem-solving process? A. Discuss the problem. B. Put down group statemen

38、ts together. C. Simplify the problem. D. Write down their individual descriptions. 35. What is the best title for the text? A. A simple way to make group thinking more effective B. Difficulties in organizing group thinking C. Differences between divergence and convergence D. Advantages of group thin

39、king over individual thinking 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。 In Stressful Times, Make Stress Work for You These are stressful times. Fortunately, we can actually use that stress to improve our health and well-being. Over a decade of research suggests that its

40、 not the type or amount of stress that determines its impact. 36 . But how can we change our stress mind-set? Step 1: Acknowledge Your Stress Labeling your stress consciously and deliberately moves neural activity from the amygdala the center of emotion and fear to the prefrontal cortex, which is re

41、sponsible for executive control and planning. In other words, when we take a moment to acknowledge our stress, it moves us from operating from a fearful, reactive place to a position where we can be thoughtful and deliberate. 37 . Step 2: Own Your Stress 38 We only stress about things that we care a

42、bout. By owning our stress, we connect to the positive motivation or personal value behind our stress. Try completing this sentence about whatever was specifically stressing you out in step one: Im stressed about because I deeply care about . 高三英语试卷 第 页 （共 8 页） 6 Step 3: 39 Connecting to the core va

43、lues behind your stress sets you up for the third and most essential step: using stress to achieve your goals and connect more deeply with the things that matter most. Ask yourself: Are your typical responses in alignment with the values behind your stress? Think about how you might change your resp

44、onse to this stress to better facilitate your goals and your purpose. Theres so much happening right now that we cant control. 40 . Some psychologists argue that true transformative change can occur only during stress or crises. The trick is to channel your stress as energy to make the most of this

45、time. A. Use Your Stress. B. Control Your Stress. C. The next step is to welcome, or own, your stress. D. Instead, its our mind-set about stress that matters most. E. However, there are also unprecedented opportunities amid the fear. F. Its also a chance to understand whats at the heart of your pers

46、onal stress. G. But later, we will be able to ask ourselves how we each responded to this crisis. 第三部分第三部分 语言知识运用语言知识运用 (共两节，满分共两节，满分 45 分分) 第一节第一节 完形填空完形填空 (共共 20 小题；每小题小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分分，满分 30 分分) 阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的 A、B、C 和 D 四个选项中，选出可以填 入空白处的最佳选项。 We want bravery in our students. When our students ar

47、e brave, they are free to explore in their learning and in life. That exploration leads to the 41 of their talents, passions and weaknesses. On Saturday night we saw one of our students act so bravely that it took my 42 away. We were to put on a show that night. One of the lead characters of our sho

48、w, Blue Stockings, was played by staff member, Ben Walker. 43 , Ben broke his nose very badly playing football on Saturday afternoon and consequently couldnt 44 . Ella Jones, a Year 11 student and part of the staff, who 45 to rest on Saturday, was 46 to play Bens role. Think about that. She had only

49、 three hours 47 , playing a role she had never played before, as a 48 , for two and a half hours, in front of a large audience, and if she couldnt 49 , she would reduce the impact of the whole play. Not the end of the world, but it would be 50 for all concerned. I would have 51 . But Ella rose to the 52 . She said, I was astonished; 53 , I figured that the show must go on and I wanted to 54 . I wasnt scared 55 I arrived at the theatre and realiz