2019届高三英语总复习测试卷四.docx

1、2019届高三英语总复习测试卷四一、阅读理解。A【河南省开封市2019届高三第三次模拟】Eighteen years ago, Terry Grahl, was pregnant with her fourth child. “Money was very tight.” Terry recalls. So when her mom called to ask if shed like to go shopping at the local fabric( 布料)store for the coming Christmas, she couldnt say no because she kne

2、w she badly needed some fabrics to make new clothes for her children. “1 remember walking around, gazing at all this beautiful fabric, wondering whether there is anything cheap that I could afford. And I could still get some money left to buy Christmas gifts for my family.”Well, Terrys mom must have

3、 known what Terry was thinking. Smiling kindly, she whispered to Terry, “You pick any fabrics you like. Its your Christmas gift from me.” Terrys eyes were filled with tears as the cart began to overflow with many fabrics, but not because Terry was planning on making herself a pretty dress or a pair

4、of curtains for the kitchen. Rather, Terrys moms kindness had inspired some holiday gift ideas in Terry, and it didnt take long for Terry to figure out what she was going to do with all that fabric.“I was going to make my first quilt.” She explains. “Every night I would work on this queen-size quilt

5、. With every stitch(一针), I thought about all that my mom had done for me over the course of my childhood, during which we were always battling homelessness, but Mom somehow managed to fill our lives with love and make everything okay.”On Christmas day, five days after her baby girl was born, Terry h

6、anded her mom a gift box. Inside was the quilt she had sewn, from the fabric her mother had given her as a gift.1. What do we know about Terry eighteen years ago?A. Terry made a living by making clothes.B. Terry had a bad relationship with her mom.C. Terry and her family lived a hard life at that ti

7、me.D. Terry often went shopping at the local fabric store.2. Which of the following words best describes her mom?A. Strict. B. CriticalC. Faithful. D. Generous.3. What made Terry change her idea about Christmas gift?A. The value of the fabric. B. The responsibility for her family.C. The memory of he

8、r childhood. D. The endless love from her mother.4. What is the best title for the text?A. A Christmas Day B. The First QuiltC. Colorful Fabrics D. Hard ChildhoodBForget losing weight or saving moneywe suggest one simple task to add to your list of inspiring New Years decisions: read a book. Trust u

9、s, and your brain will thank you. Not only does reading increase the amount of daily pleasure in your life, but it could also delay dementia (痴呆) and even help you live longer.But still, picking the perfect novel isnt easy. Thankfully, Business Insider asked a Harvard professor to recommend the one

10、book he thinks every student should read in 2019and we suggest adding it to your list, too. (No time for all the books on your list? Heres a shortcut: Read the endings to some of the worlds most famous books, instead.)Steven Pinker, Professor of Psychology at Harvard, recommends The Internationalist

11、s by legal scholars Hathaway and Shapiro. The book makes a surprising claim that the Kellogg-Briand Paris Peace Pact (条约) of 1928, which declared war illegal, has caused a steady drop in war throughout history.“But in their fascinating and evidence-rich book, they make a lifelike case,” Pinker said.

12、 “And like The Clash of Civilizations and The End of History, the book presents a sweeping vision (视野) of the international scene, making sense of many developments in the news and recent history.”Other professors at Harvard recommended classics like Anna Karenina by Tolstoy, as well as Just Mercy b

13、y Stevenson, The Theory of Moral Sentiments by Adam Smith, and Robot-Proof by Joseph Aoun.So, go ahead and give (at least) one of these books a read in 2019! And while youre at it, you should add the following 20 books you really should have read by now to your list, too1. Why does the author say “F

14、orget losing weight or saving money”?A. Because losing weight or saving money is a harder task than reading.B. Because reading much might cause you to pick up weight or spend more.C. Because losing weight or saving money has nothing to do with reading books.D. Because reading books is much more impo

15、rtant than losing weight or saving money.2. Which has the closest meaning to the underlined word “shortcut” in the 2nd paragraph?A. A time-saving way to read books. B. A lazy persons way to read books.C. A quick way to know about endings of books.D. A wise way to deal with too many books to read.3.

16、What or who has reduced the number of wars throughout history?A. The Paris Peace Pact.B. The Internationalists.C. Hathaway and Shapiro. D. A wide vision of the international scene.4. What may be written in the next or last paragraph of the passage?A. More advice on reading books.B. The main contents

17、 of the 20 books recommended.C. The names of the 20 books recommended.D. The brief introduction of the 20 books recommended.CChinese researchers say they have come up with a simple way to find out a persons biological age how much the body has aged physically through a urine (尿) test.Their findings

18、will help researchers conduct numbers of ageing studies and even predict a persons risk of age-related diseases, according to a paper published in the journal Frontiers in Ageing Neuroscience.Another paper by researchers at the Beijing Hospital and the West China Hospital in Chengdu, Sichuan provinc

19、e, said on Tuesday that people aged at different rates due to changes in their genetic make-up and their environment.Chronological age which is based on ones birth date was an inaccurate measure of biological age so a more accurate method was needed, the team said.Ageing is driven by the lifelong gr

20、adual accumulation of a broad variety of molecular (分子) faults in the bodys cells. The team said they had identified a matter 8-oxoGsn that indicated increases in oxidative (氧化性) damage in urine as peoples bodies aged.Cai Jianping, a co-author at the Beijing Hospital, said: “As we age, we suffer inc

21、reasing oxidative damage and so the levels of oxidative matters increase in our body.” The team tested the levels of 8-oxoGsn in urine samples from 1,228 Chinese people aged two to 90 and concluded the marker helped accurately determine the stage of biological ageing in adults.They had previously fo

22、und that 8-oxoGsn levels also increased with age in the urine of animals such as mice.The team has also developed a rapid analysis technique called ultra-high-performance liquid chromatography, which can process up to 10 urine samples an hour, according to the study.1. Scientifically speaking, by wh

23、at does a doctor judge the stage of a person getting old? A. His condition. B. His biological age. C. His psychology.D. His chronological age.2. What are the outer factors the speed of ones ageing physically depend on?A. Ones birth date.B. The increases in oxidative damage in urine.C. The changes in

24、 their genetic make-up and their environment.D. The accumulation of various molecular faults in the bodys cells.3. Which can take the place of the underlined word “marker” in the sixth paragraph?A. 8-oxoGsn.B. Molecular faults.C. Oxidative damage.D. Stage of biological ageing in adults.4. What is th

25、e passage about?A. Why people are ageing.B. How to delay peoples ageing physically.C. What determines the stage of peoples ageing physically.D. A rapid method with which to judge how much people are aging physically.DIt is important to protect yourself from harmful rays. But if you think a high-fact

26、or sunscreen keeps you safe from harmful rays, you may be wrong. Research in this weeks Nature shows that while factor 50 reduces the number of melanomas（黑瘤）and delays their occurrence, it cant prevent them. Melanomas are the most aggressive skin cancers. You have a higher risk if you have red or bl

27、ond hair, fair skin, blue or green eyes, or sunburn easily, or if a close relative has had one. Melanomas are more common if you have periodic intense exposure to the sun. Other skin cancers are increasingly likely with long-term exposure.There is continuing debate as to how effective sunscreen is i

28、n reducing melanomas the evidence is weaker than it is for preventing other types of skin cancer. A 2019 Australian study of 1,621 people found that people randomly selected to apply sunscreen daily had half the rate of melanomas of people who used cream as needed. A second study, comparing 1,167 pe

29、ople with melanomas to 1.101 who didnt have the cancer, found that using sunscreen routinely, alongside other protection such as hats, long sleeves or staying in the shade, did give some protection. This study said other forms of sun protection no sunscreen seemed most beneficial. The study relied o

30、n people remembering what they had done over each decade of their lives, so its not entirely reliable. But it seems reasonable to think sunscreen gives people a false sense of security in the sun.Many people also dont use sunscreen properly applying insufficient amounts, failing to reapply after a c

31、ouple of hours and staying in the sun too long. It is sunburn that is most worrying recent research shows five episodes of sunburn in the teenage years increases the risk of all skin cancers.The good news is that a combination of sunscreen and covering up can reduce melanoma rates, as shown by Austr

32、alian figures from their slip-slop-slap campaign. So if there is a heat wave this summer, it would be best for us, too, to slip on a shirt, use sunscreen and slap on a hat.1. Whats peoples common expectation of high-factor sunscreen?A. It will protect them from sunburn.B. It will keep their skin smo

33、oth ad fair.C. It will work for people of any skin color.D. It will delay the occurrence of skin cancer.2. What can we learn from the second paragraph?A. Sunscreen can prevent all kinds of skin cancers.B. The studies are based on direct observation of the subjects.C. The studies may help people sele

34、ct the most effective sunscreen.D. Daily application of sunscreen helps reduce the incidence of melanomas.3. What does the author suggest in order to reduce melanoma rates?A. Staying in the shade whenever possible.B. Using covering up instead of sunscreen.C. Using both covering up and sunscreen.D. A

35、pplying the right amount of sunscreen.4. What is the best title for the text?A. No Way to Stop Harmful Rays!B. Does Sunscreen Prevent Skin Cancer?C. Did You Use Sunscreen In the Right Way?D. Skin Cancer-The Biggest Threat to Human Beings!E【2019届山西太原一模】How to Be Productive in a Challenging Environmen

36、tA lot of organizations deal with challenges like maintaining productivity and quality of work. 36 In this article, well share with you a few essential tips on staying focused at work.Prepare a to-do list.Half the battle is won once you prioritize (优先处理) your tasks. Make a list of what needs to be d

37、one. Plan your day through these lists and set realistic deadlines to accomplish each one of them. 37 Schedule your work.Dont overstretch yourself with your work. 38 To avoid burnouts, take a walk to renew your brain, allowing it to concentrate better. Though breaks arc essential for a healthy workd

38、ay, you must learn to take them with a pinch of salt. Frequent breaks can be addictive and can affect your work. 39 Nowadays, being online on various social media platforms is a trend. Several notifications (通知) pop up every now and then, commanding your attention. If you are constantly attending to

39、 such notifications, how are you supposed to do meaningful work? While working on an important project, put your phone on silent or switch it off. If you really want to stay updated with your social media accounts, you can set specialized time slots to check your phone.Cut outside noise.Until you do

40、 away with noise, you wont be able to focus. Limiting auditory distractions is crucial in increasing attention span. You can use noise-canceling headphones for that. 40 In case that doesnt solve the problem, choose remote work for a day or two to regain your lost focus.Keep on practicing these posit

41、ive habits and youll surely see a noticeable improvement in your productivity level at work.A. Avoid distractions.B. Take regular exercise.C. Rather, split your work into parts and sub-parts.D. Changing your working environment may have unexpected benefits.E. When you start prioritizing, you wont ju

42、st be focused but efficient, too.F. If you still cant concentrate, move to a quieter place, such as a conference room.G. Managers are pressed to motivate their team members while boosting their productivity.二、完形填空。Last summer, my parents sold our minivan and bought a Dodge Dart. They thought it was

43、“necessary” to 41 a smaller vehicle.This decision affected me greatly because the new car had a manual transmission(手动变速) 42 I only knew how to drive automatic .But this summer was supposed to be 43 , seeing as it was my first summer with my G2 drivers 44 . In Ontario, having a G2 means you are able

44、 to drive without the supervision监督of a ( an) 45 .After the long hours Id spent learning to drive the car, it felt even 46 to drive it around on my own. I felt a new-found sense of maturity and 47 that I really enjoyed. I would drive everywhere, 48 when I probably didnt need to.So, 49 , when my mom

45、asked me to 50 some groceries from the local store I decided to 51 instead of walk. While turning into the open spot in the stores parking lot , I somehow scratched the car beside me. When I got out to 52 the damage, a bystander ran up warning me to contact the owner of the car I had scratched, or s

46、he would tell her husband, who was “a cop.”Shocked and at a loss for words, I managed to find a piece of paper to write my 53 number on and put it on the 54 cars window. I was really 55 when I got home, because not only had I managed to 56 our own new car, Id also damaged another persons car.When th

47、e owner called me, she was very aggressive and 57 . Though I hadnt hit her car on purpose, I finally said it would probably be better if she 58 back and talked to my parents. When it was all settled, the total 59 were around $2,000. From this matter, I learned that as I got older I would get many ne

48、w 60 , but they will also come with more responsibility. 41. A. design B. equip C. decorate D. purchase 42. A. when B. while C. though D. unless43. A. disappointing B. amazing C. boring D. relaxing44. A. licence B. right C. permission D. duty45. A. adult B. parent C. teacher D. policeman46. A. worse

49、 B. harder C. better D. easier 47. A. direction B. responsibility C. humor D. pride48. A. especially B. even C. only D. just49. A. naturally B. obviously C. strangely D. gradually50. A. bring up B. take up C. pick up D. clear up51. A. jog B. ride C. run D. drive52. A. searchB. check C. repair D. do5

50、3. A. phone B. car C. account D. house 54. A. trapped B. parked C. lost D. damaged55. A. embarrassed B. anxious C. upset D. amazed 56. A. scratch B. drive C. operate D. repair 57. A. reliableB. desperate C. reasonable D. angry58. A. kept B. called C. came D. paid 59. A. repairs B. refunds C. taxes D

51、. prices60. A. ambitions B. chances C. privileges D. friends三、语法填空。【2019届山西太原一模】Silk was not the only product to be transported along the Silk Road, with finely carved jade (翡翠) and medicinal herbs also being (61) (export) from China. Like silk, trade in luxury items such as these boomed, and many m

52、erchants found instant wealth.Rather (62) traveling the entire length of the Silk Road, each merchant traded goods along one section of the route, (63) (buy) them in one oasis (绿洲) town and selling them in another. The travelers and merchants also (64) (carry) many ideas, philosophies and religions

53、with them along the Silk Road. Of all these, Buddhism, which came from India, had the greatest influence (65) Chinese culture. It (66) (eventual) became Chinas primary faith, more widespread than the original Chinese religions of Confucianism and Taoism.Silk Road trades traveled together in long car

54、avans (旅行队) of camels. This mode of travel provided (67) (protect) from robbers who might attempt (68) (rob) the valuable goods being transported. The Silk Road was not only one single road, but (69) whole collection of routes by (70) goods were transported between the East and the West.四、短文改错。【2019

55、届山西太原一模】Kids exercise all the time without even think of it. Just being active, like when you run around at outside or play basketball at school, is type of exercise. Playing sports, dancing and doing push-ups also counts as exercise. These helped you build your strength. By using your muscles to do

56、 powerful things, you can make them strong than before. For teens and adult, this kind of workout can make muscles bigger, either. When you exercise, youre building a strong body what will be able to move around and do all the stuff you need to do. Try to do more physically exercise every day and your body will thank you later.五、书面表达。假如你是李华，最近发现你所住的小区内增设了旧物捐赠箱（a donation box)，居民可以把自己的旧衣物、废弃的书报等投放期中。请你给本校英文报投稿，内容包括：1.介绍这一事物；2. 发表你的看法。注意： 词数100左右； 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；