甘肃省靖远二中2024年高三考前热身英语试卷含解析.doc

1、甘肃省靖远二中2024年高三考前热身英语试卷注意事项：1 答题前，考生先将自己的姓名、准考证号填写清楚，将条形码准确粘贴在考生信息条形码粘贴区。2选择题必须使用2B铅笔填涂；非选择题必须使用05毫米黑色字迹的签字笔书写，字体工整、笔迹清楚。3请按照题号顺序在各题目的答题区域内作答，超出答题区域书写的答案无效；在草稿纸、试题卷上答题无效。4保持卡面清洁，不要折叠，不要弄破、弄皱，不准使用涂改液、修正带、刮纸刀。第一部分 （共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）1lt was in December, 2018 _ Chairman Xi and President Trump met in A

2、rgentina.AwhenBthatCbeforeDsince2The children wrote magical stories together, _ imaginary worlds of romantic and military adventure.Ato spinBspinningChaving spunDto have spun3Thanks to her determination and perseverance on the piano lesson, she has a _ grasp of the subject.AcomprehensiveBconfidentia

3、lCconservativeDcompulsory4They overcame some difficulties and completed the work ahead of time, _ was something we had not expected.AthatBwhichCitDwhat5Two professors at Harvard University published a study of 3,300 new graduates, looking at _ their names had any bearing on their academic performanc

4、e.AthatBhowCwhyDwhether6When in trouble，remember to stay calm，and everything will wellAturn backBturn upCturn downDturn out7Star skater Wu Dajing won Chinas first gold medal at the 2018 PyeongChang Olympic Winter Games breaking world record in short track mens 500m.Ato BbyCwith Din8In front of the w

5、hole audience, Premiere Li made his promise _ the government would try its best to solve the problem of poverty in China.Awhat BwhichCwhether Dthat9Among the crises that face humans _ the lack of natural resources.AisBareCis thereDare there10_ the program, they have to stay there for another two wee

6、ks.ANot completingBNot completedCNot having completedDHaving not completed11Lisa wouldnt _ the job any more. She had a big argument with her boss and resigned.Acome up withBkeep up withCmake up withDput up with12-_ I say something to you? You were really, really something back there. Incredible!-Are

7、 you talking to -me? Whoa!AMustBCanCNeedDShould13Johnson hasnt felt any effect the new dieting recipe has him since he tried to lose weight three months ago.AforBtoConDwith14In spite of _ has been said, quite a lot of people are still uncertain about the state of the countrys economy.AwhatBwhichCtha

8、tDas15The goal, which they are unlikely to live to see , is to “cure, prevent or manage all diseases” in the next 80 or so years.AaccomplishBaccomplishedCaccomplishingDbeing accomplished16Everything seemed to be going _ for the first two days after I arrived in New York.AvividlyBgenerallyCfrequently

9、Dsmoothly17The new supermarket has announced that the first to purchase goods on the opening day _ get a big prize.AmustBshallCwouldDcould18 Tell me something about his match in Sydney. Well，he got the championship， we had expected.He made it at last.AasBwhatCwhyDhow19Policemen think that where ther

10、e is violence , drugs with damaging effects on kids are always _ itAbeyondBbeforeCbehindDbesides20Wild applause _when the crowd waiting heard the announcement of the arrival of the pop star at their community.Amade outBbroke outClet outDworked out第二部分 阅读理解（满分40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。21（6

11、分） While staring out of the window during a flight, not everyone will think carefully about the question why airplanes have rounded windows rather than square ones.Over the years, aerospace engineering has made huge steps in airplane technology, meaning planes can carry more passengers and go faster

12、. The planes have also changed shape to increase safetyincluding the windows. As commercial air travel took off in the mid20th century, airline companies began to fly at higher altitudes to lower their costthe air density(密度) is lower up there, creating less drag(阻力)for airplanes. However, higher al

13、titudes came with problems, like the fact human beings cant really survive at 30，000 feet. To make that possible, the cabin was changed to a cylindrical(圆柱体) shape to support the pressure inside. But at first, plane builders left in the standard square windows and this expansion meant disaster. The

14、de_Havilland_Comet came into fashion in the 1950s. With a closed cabin, it was able to go higher and faster than other aircraft.However, where theres a corner, theres a weak spot. Windows, having four corners, have four potential weak spots, making them likely to crash under stresssuch as air pressu

15、re. By curving the window, the stress that would eventually break the window corner is distributed and the chance of it breaking is reduced. Rounded shapes are also stronger and resist deformation(变形), and can thus survive the extreme differences in pressure between the inside and outside of the air

16、craft.Fortunately, designers figured out the lack of design pretty quick. Now we have nice, rounded airplane windows that can resist the pressure of traveling altitude. It gives being able to gaze out of your window to the world from 35，000 feet a whole new outlook, doesnt it?1、Why did airlines aim

17、to fly at higher altitudes?ATo increase safety of the plane.BTo help the plane to take off.CTo save money for less drag.DTo carry more passengers and go faster.2、What does the underlined words “de Havilland Comet” in Paragraph 2 refer to?AA planet.BA band.CAn aircraft.DA design.3、Which is the advant

18、age of the rounded window?AIt reduces the possibility of breaking up.BIt weakens the strength of air pressure.CIt increases the air pressure.DIt helps to survive the extreme weather.4、Where does this text come from?AA newspaper on safe driving.BA magazine on fashion design.CA website on survival ski

19、lls.DA science book on flying.22（8分） The Frick Collection (5th Avenue and E. 70th Street)Many art lovers would rather visit this small art gallery than any other in New York. Henry Clay Frick, a rich New Yorker, died in 1919, leaving his house, furniture and art collections to American people. Frick

20、 had a preference for pre-twentieth century Western paintings, and these are well-represented in this excellent collection. You can also explore Fricks beautiful house and garden which are well worth a visitGuggenheim Museum (5th Avenue and 88th Street)This museum owns 5,000 excellent modern paintin

21、gs, sculptures and drawings. These art works are not all displayed at the same time. The exhibition is always changing. It will appeal to those who love Impressionist and Post-Impressionist paintings. The Guggenheim Museum building is also world-famous. The best way to see the paintings is to start

22、from the top floor and walk down to the bottom. There are no stairs, just a circular(环形的) path.Metropolitan Museum of Art (5th Avenue and 82nd Street)The reputation of this museum lies in the variety of its art collection. This covers more than 5,000 years of civilization from many parts of the worl

23、d. The museum displays more than just the visual delights of art. It introduces you in ancient ways of living. You can visit an Egyptian temple, a fragrant Ming garden, a typical room in an 18th century French house and many other special exhibitions.Whitney Museum of American Art (945 Madsion Avenu

24、e, near 75th Street)The Whitney holds an excellent collection or contemporary American paintings and sculptures. There are no permanent displays in this museum and exhibitions change all the time. Every two years, the Whitney holds a special exhibition of new art by living artists. The museum also s

25、hows videos and films by contemporary video artists.1、What can we know about Henry Clay Frick?AHe once lived a poor life.BHe had a deep love for his country.CHe left all his possessions to his family.DHe loved twentieth century paintings very much.2、What do Guggenheim Museum and Whitney Museum of Am

26、erican Art have in common?AThey both have stairs in their buildings.BThey both hold art works by living artists.CThe exhibitions in them are always changing.DThey both display modern paintings, sculptures and drawings.3、If you are interested in ancient civilization, you can go to _.AThe Frick Collec

27、tionBGuggenheim MuseumCWhitney Museum of American ArtDMetropolitan Museum of Art4、What can we infer about Whitney Museum of American Art?AThere are only paintings of great artists.BIt is located in the same avenue as the others.CYou cant enjoy new art of living artists each year.DIt is not as popula

28、r among art lovers as the other museums.5、The passage is mainly about _Asome famous artistsBsome famous paintingsCsome famous places of interestDsome famous art museums23（8分）Crossing your legs is an extremely common habit; most people dont even notice that theyre doing it when they sit down. While y

29、ou may find it comfortable to sit with one knee crossed over the other, it might be causing health problems that you are not aware of.A study published in Blood Pressure Monitoring stated that sitting with your legs crossed can increase your blood pressure. The reason this happens is because the blo

30、od in your legs has to work against gravity to be pumped back to your heart, crossing one leg over the other increases resistance, making it even harder for the blood to circulate. This causes your body to increase your blood pressure to push the blood back to the heart. You wont feel any immediate

31、effects, but if you sit for long periods of time its important that you take note of how long you have your legs crossed for. You shouldnt have your legs crossed for more than 15 minutes, and its important that you get up and walk around at least once every hour.Crossing your legs can also lead to n

32、eck and back pain. Ideally, its best for our bodies to sit with our feet planted flat, hip width apart, on the floor, but its not easy to maintain perfect posture all day at the office. When you sit with your legs crossed your hips are in a twisted position, which can cause one of your pelvic bones

33、to rotate. Since your pelvic bone supports your neck and spine, this can cause pressure on your lower and middle back and neck.You also might notice that when you sit with your legs crossed for long periods of time your feet and legs get tingly or have the feeling of being asleep. This is because wh

34、en one leg sits on top of the other it causes pressure on the veins and nerves in your legs and feet. It can cause numbness and/or temporary paralysis in the legs, ankles, or feet. While the feeling of discomfort may only last a minute or two, repeatedly crossing your legs until they feel numb can c

35、ause permanent nerve damage.So next time you sit down, try to get yourself in the habit of sitting with both of your feet on the floor. Not only will it help your posture and stability, but it will also save your health in the long run.1、Why can sitting with your legs crossed increase your blood pre

36、ssure?ABecause it stops the blood circulatingBBecause it press the nerves in our legs.CBecause we will be in a twisted position when we sit legs crossed.DBecause it prevents the blood in your legs from pumping back to heart.2、Which kind of health problems will we have if we cross the legs for a long

37、 time?Aour blood pressure will increase.BOur neck and back will pain.COur feet and legs may get tingly or have the feeling of being asleep.DBoth A, B and C3、What does the author suggest us do when we sit down?AWe should walk outside at least once every hour.BWe need put one leg on the top of the oth

38、er.CWed better sit with our feet planted flat, hip width apart, on the floor.DWe should choose the most comfortable way to sit.24（8分） Before I studied psychology, I used to think that people would laugh when funny things occurred. While I was right about that, I discovered there are lots of other ps

39、ychological factors that make people laugh other than the funny part of a joke. When someone laughs at a joke, there will usually be more than one reason that makes him laughand the more reasons there are, the more powerful the joke will be.I was attending a standup comedy show in Egypt, and when th

40、e man started to make fun of pedestrians crossing streets, everyone laughed their heads off. The main reason why those people strongly laughed was that almost all of them felt angry towards pedestrians who crossed streets carelessly. The joke wasnt only funny, but it also made the audience feel that

41、 they were right about being angry at those pedestrians. That is, people were laughing both because of the funny joke and because of the happiness experienced as a result of the psychological support they got.The better a joke makes a person feel, and the more it includes other psychological factors

42、, the more the person will like it. For example, if you envy one of your friends, and someone tells a joke that is funny and, at the same time, makes your friend seem stupid, then you will probably laugh at it louder than if you werent jealous of him.In short, we dont laugh only when we hear somethi

43、ng funny; we also laugh when we experience some kind of happiness that results from the other psychological factors involved in the joke. I strongly discourage you from making fun of anyone or belittling someone to make someone else laugh. All I want to explain is that if your joke supports a person

44、s emotions, he will certainly like it a lot.1、What did the author find out after studying psychology?AOnly good jokes make people laugh.BMany factors lead to peoples laughing.CFunny things can make people laugh.DLaughter can make people healthy.2、Why did the audience laugh loud at the pedestrians?AT

45、hey played a trick on the pedestrians.BThe pedestrians behaved in a funny way.CThey could feel the pedestrians happiness.DTheir emotion was approved of by the show.3、What does the underlined word “belittling” probably mean?AAnnoy.BBlame.CLook down on.DMake up to.4、Which of the following best shows t

46、he structure of the passage?ABCD25（10分）Amsterdam is a special city. There are many places you should not miss during your visit. Here is our list of the best.Amsterdam canal ringThe city old centre is formed from canal rings which give you the feeling of space, freedom and peace. Walk trough these c

47、anal streets or bettertake a trip by renting a boat yourself. Another way to explore the Venice of the North is to take a ride or a bicycle. Any way you decide forenjoy this city.The National Maritime MuseumThe Maritime Museum is an attractive place to visit, especially with children. With many attractions in it, this colourful and enjoyable museum will help you understand the history of the Netherlandsa small nation which was one of the wo