英语（中学联盟）山东实验中学2020届高三2月份自我检测试题.pdf

1、1高三英语拉练二（2020.2.2）注意事项：1.答卷前,考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号等填写在答题卡上和试卷指定的位置上。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,再选涂其它答案标号。回答非选择题时,将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。3.考试结束后,将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。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。AThe following picture books are a wonderful

2、 way to improve the summer experience withkids.Vampirina at the Beach by Anne Marie PaceVampirina and her best monster friend head to the beach during the full moon on a perfectsummer night to enjoy all the fun and festivities the beach has to offer.Along the way,Vampirinas beach adventures highligh

3、t the importance of beach safety to ensure a heroicadventure for all.Available from Amazon,$11.50Summer by Alice LowSummer brings so many things to a spirited boy,an eager girl,and an excited little dog.Theseason is filled with adventure.With clever rhyming words,clever phrasing,and playful images,c

4、hildren will love following along as this energetic trio（三重唱）takes in all the sunshine,bigbeach waves,fireworks,and sweet treats of this truly memorable time of year.Available from Amazon,$6.23Waiting for Pumpsie by Barry WittensteinSummer is the season of baseball,and theres no better way to celebr

5、ate summer than withthe true story of Pumpsie Greens rise from the minors to the Boston Red Sox in 1959.As thefinal major league team to include black athletes,young Bernard and his family travel to FenwayPark to witness Pumpsie Green take the field in this inspirational tale of equality and progres

6、s.Available from Amazon,$9.611.What benefit can children get from Vampirina at the Beach?A.Enjoying the excitement of sports.B.Making friends with pets more easily.C.Strengthening the sense of shore safety.D.Gaining the courage to enjoy summer camp.2.Which of the following book is related to human r

7、ights?A.Summer.B.Waiting for Pumpsie.C.Vampirina at the Beach.D.The Night Before Summer Camp.3.What do the three books have in common?A.They tell what happens in the hot season.B.They introduce camp adventures.C.They describe sweet music.D.They have the same price.2BAs a child,Obaida Omar fled the e

8、nemys invasion of her native Afghanistan,walking forweeks through the mountains.“During the day we had to hide in the villages because of the bombing,”said Omar,now amother of three and Islamic Center of Rochester board member.“I walked on dead bodies.And uptill today,it still troubles me a lot when

9、 I think back.”Omar,who moved to the U.S.around 13,provided first-hand experience last Saturday ofwhat it means to be a child displaced by war as the keynote speaker at the“Dinner for Peace,”hosted by the Student Association for the Development of Arab Cultural Awareness.About 250 guests attended th

10、e dinner,the proceeds of which will go to education for childrenaffected by the Middle Eastern refugee crisis.“Children did not create this conflict,but they are its greatest victims,”said Alanoud Alzaid,the groups president,who gave the opening address at the dinner.Junior Deema Abdo,co-founder of

11、the non-profit Education for a Peaceful Middle East,helped explain the impact this dinner would have in the context of the Syrian refugee crisis.“Tonight we have raised roughly$3,000 in profit,which means over 1,000 children can getthe education they deserve,”she said.“Without you,tonight would not

12、have been possible.”The Yellow Jackets kicked the night off with a selection of lively songs,designed to entertaintheir audience.The Sihir belly dancing group-an Arabic dance also performed,with pride and authority intheir costumes of shining gold and bright coral colors.“Weve been planning this for

13、 two months now.It feels wonderful to see such an amazingturnout,”said Alzaid.“It reminds me that there is still humanity in each and every one of us.”On the whole,the dinner was a success.The audience was also full of praise.“Its putting faces to the things we always hear about,”sophomore Gabby Sti

14、llman said.“Itbrings back that human element and makes you remember that were all the same.”4.What still makes Omar afraid till now?A.Sheltering from enemys bombing.B.Having a hard life with three kids.C.Fleeing for safety over dead bodies.D.Walking in mountains in her childhood.5.What does the unde

15、rlined word“proceeds”in paragraph 4 refer to?A.Obtained money.B.Donated equipment.C.Supported action.D.Conserved energy.6.What can we learn from the passage?A.The outcome of the party is no better than expected.B.The costumes of the performers help to convey Arab cultural awareness.C.The move contri

16、butes to restoring public confidence in the US economy.D.The children from Middle East and those in America receive the same help.7.What is the main idea of the text?A.Night witnesses generosity and humanity among the US guests.B.Students make joint efforts to help set up a peaceful Middle East.C.Di

17、nner raises money for children displaced by Middle East Conflict.D.Children receive voluntary donations from many American charities.3CThere are billions of people on this planet,and many of us love to eat meat.Can the demandbe filled in a sustainable and affordable way?A bunch of businessmen are wo

18、rking to make thishappen sooner than you may think.The environmental effects caused by meat consumptionwaste,animal treatment,healthproblems and even the greenhouse gas effects that are potentially caused by methane gasproduced by cowshave given rise to a number of startups（新兴公司）looking to develop m

19、eatsin different ways.For example,San Francisco-based Memphis Meats is developing cell-based meats in its labswithout requiring any animals.Israels Future Meat Technologies is doing the same by producingfat and muscle cells that are being tested by chefs in Jerusalem.All of these companies use speci

20、alprocesses to harvest cells from animals and grow them in a lab.But dont worry if youre not a meat lover.Startups such as Jet Eat,which is also based inIsrael,are working on food products grown in labs that are plant-based and replicate（复制）meats using natural elements while still keeping flavor,con

21、sistency and the“overall sensoryexperience”,according to a report on No Camels.Jet Eat,which was founded in early 2018,aimsto 3D-print their lab-grown products by 2020.As you can imagine,there are plenty of barriers facing the industry.Educating the public is abig one.Another controversial issue is

22、the labeling of the products.Recently both the USDA andthe Food and Drug Administration（FDA）announced that they will begin jointly controlling thenew“cell-based meat”category.Many of us have concerns about the challenges facing future generations as our globalpopulation increases and the earths natu

23、ral resources decreases.The good news is that there areplenty of businessmen around the worldlike those producing lab-grown meatswho areworking to solve some of these problems and make a little money in the process.Nothing wrongwith that.8.Why do some companies begin to develop new kinds of meats?A.

24、To analyze the causes of air pollution.B.To stress the importance of protecting wild animals.C.To make people less interested in eating meat and more healthy.D.To meet peoples demand for meat in environmentally friendly ways.9.Whats special about the lab-grown meats of Jet Eat?A.They cost less.B.The

25、y are plant-based.C.They are more delicious.D.They are available on the market now.10.Which of the following is a barrier lab-grown meat industries must deal with?A.How to let people accept the meat.B.How to give the meat an elegant name.C.How to produce the meat in large amounts.D.How to reduce the

26、 cost of making the meat.11.Whats the authors attitude towards lab-grown meats?A.Supportive.B.Opposing.C.Ambiguous.D.Cautious.4DIts common knowledge that the woman in Leonardo daVincis most famous painting seems to look back at observers,following them with her eyes no matter where they stand in the

27、room.But this common knowledge turns out wrong.A new study finds that the woman in the painting is actually looking out at an angle thats15.4 degrees off to the observers rightwell outside of the range that people normally believewhen they think someone is looking right at them.In other words,said t

28、he study author,Horstmann,“Shes not looking at you.”This is somewhat ironic,because the entire phenomenonof a persons gaze(凝视)in a photograph or painting seeming to follow the viewer is called the“Mona Lisa effect”.That effect is absolutely real,Horstmann said.If a person is illustrated orphotograph

29、ed looking straight ahead,even people viewing the portrait from an angle will feel theyare being looked at.As long as the angle of the persons gaze is no more than about 5 degrees offto either side,the Mona Lisa effect occurs.Horstmann and his co-author were studying this effect for its application

30、in the creationof artificial-intelligence avatars(虚拟头像)when Horstmann took a long look at the“Mona Lisa”and realized she wasnt looking at him.To make sure it wasnt just him,the researchers asked 24people to view images of the“Mona Lisa”on a computer screen.So why do people repeat the belief that her

31、 eyes seem to follow the viewer?Horstmannisnt sure.Its possible,he said,that people have the desire to be looked at,so they think thewoman is looking straight at them.Or maybe the people who first coined the term“Mona Lisaeffect”just thought it was a cool name.12.It is generally believed that the wo

32、man in the painting“Mona Lisa”_.A.attracts the viewers to look backB.seems mysterious because of her eyesC.fixes her eyes on the back of the viewersD.looks at the viewers wherever they stand13.What gaze range in a painting will cause the Mona Lisa effect?A.B.C.D.514.The experiment involving 24 peopl

33、e was conducted to_.A.confirm Horstmanns beliefB.create artificial-intelligence avatarsC.calculate the angle of Mona Lisas gazeD.explain how the Mona Lisa effect can be applied15.What can we learn from the passage?A.Horstmann thinks its cool to coin the term“Mona Lisa effect”.B.The Mona Lisa effect

34、contributes to the creation of artificial intelligence.C.Feeling being gazed at by Mona Lisa may be caused by the desire for attention.D.The position of the ruler in the experiment will influence the viewers judgement.第二节（共 5 小题；每小题 2.5 分,满分 12.5 分）阅读下面短文,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。What do em

35、ployers want from business graduates?Prospective employers have always expected business-school graduates to possess a certainset of skills,such as strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.Today,employers arelooking for even moretechnical expertise paired with interpersonal and intrapersonal

36、(内在)skills.16You can learn the technical skills on the job or in school,but the soft skills aremore challenging to get.17That can make you the type of employee that companies want to hire and promote.Recent data in The Financial Times 2018 Skills Gap Study agrees that soft skills,like the abilityto

37、work well in a team,were rated as“most important”by 64 percent of respondents.During your business-school experience,youll have the opportunity to build these skills asyou work on group projects,interact with teachers,and participate in internships(实习).Whenyou reflect on your personal and profession

38、al lives,the people who have mastered skills likecommunication,listening,and cooperation are the people who stand out to you.18But that doesnt mean that there arent other skills on the top of many companies wish lists.19The first is“combine”,which is the ability to combine and deal with informationf

39、rom multiple sources to solve complex problems.The second is“organize”,or the ability toorganize information to see relationships and to solve multiple,interrelated problems.20A.Market yourself as someone with soft skills.B.And they stand out to prospective employers too.C.So these skills in high de

40、mand have great value in the hiring market.D.What you may not realize is the lasting impact of developing skills like leadership.E.Soft skills like flexibility and teamwork are in high demand among employers.F.The skills you gain while earning your MBA help prepare you for various careers.G.The skil

41、ls that employers have the most difficulty finding often have the most value in themarketplace.6第二部分 语言运用（共两节,满分 30 分）第一节（共 15 小题；每小题 1 分,满分 15 分）阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C 和 D）中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。Mary,16,was suffering from cancer.As a father,Mitchell always stayed home to care for her.Hesaid the21left

42、 them financially worse off.Then a group called Growing Hope22in with$1,800to help with his living costs.23,he wanted to pay it back.In his youth,he had been a24.So at age 40,Mitchell took upthe25again,participating in two fights in Fairfax.During this time,he26his daughter.Andfor six months he did

43、little but mourn.One day,Mitchell27a Mark Twain quote-The two most important days in your life are theday you are born and the day you28why.“After I read that quote,I was going to spend the rest ofmy life helping kids with cancer and their families,”he said.Mitchell thought of creating a foundation,

44、yet boxing did not seem29any more for fundraisingdue to his age.Then he found that30could be a source to raise money.In the Corps Marathon hecut a striking figure on the course.31by this success,he set his sight higher.He32each ofthe miles of the race to a different child with cancer,and he carried

45、their33with him.Years after hisdaughters death,Mitchell now34up in the morning knowing his35.21.A.atmosphereB.crisisC.situationD.poverty22.A.broughtB.steppedC.tookD.broke23.A.GratefulB.HopefulC.SorrowfulD.Regretful24.A.runnerB.singerC.boxerD.fighter25.A.helmetsB.glovesC.boxesD.sneakers26.A.curedB.ac

46、companiedC.comfortedD.lost27.A.came uponB.agreed onC.looked toD.count on28.A.considerB.negotiateC.discoverD.launch29.A.abstractB.realisticC.energeticD.critical30.A.fundingB.singingC.runningD.projecting31.A.DepressedB.EmbarrassedC.ShockedD.Motivated32.A.emergedB.donatedC.enhancedD.conveyed33.A.smiles

47、B.parentsC.strengthsD.pictures34.A.standsB.goesC.wakesD.climbs35.A.passionB.destinationC.courseD.purpose7第二节（共 10 小题；每小题 1.5 分,满分 15 分）阅读下面短文,在空白处填入 1 个恰当的单词或括号内单词的恰当形式。Cultural TV programmes experienced a come-back at the start of 2017.Two weeks after the36(conclude)of the hit show Chinese Poetry C

48、ompetition 2,a new programme,Readers,hasbecome37(wide)popular,inspiring fresh enthusiasm for literature in China.The weekly talk show,produced and hosted by renowned TV personality Dong Qing,38(invite)people from all walks of life to read aloud excerpts of poems,essays and books theylike or wrote.A3

49、9(participate)also shares stories from his own life explaining whyparticular pieces touched his hearts or shaped his lives.Three days after40(it)first broadcast on CCTV-1,Readers has enjoyed41instant success and struck thousands of people.Through the poetic words,Readers has broughtthe42(lose)habit

50、of reading aloud back into the public spotlight.Readers is one of the culture-themed TV programs to restore the countrys passion43literature in recent years.Its success is very encouraging in todays television world44reality shows have played a leading part so far.With more people45(reflect)on their

51、 own reading habits,the question now is:when is the last time you read a poem or book excerpts aloud?第三部分 写作（共两节,满分 40 分）第一节（满分 15 分）假设你是李华，你的美国朋友 Chris 特别喜欢戏曲文化。本周六下午 2：00 在新落成的天津大剧院将上演越剧梁山伯与祝英台。请你根据以下提示，用英语给 Chris 写一封电子邮件，邀请他一起观看演出。1.提出邀请；2.提出观剧后活动建议(如参观附近的博物馆等)；3.请求对方回复。注意：1.词数 80 左右；2.可以适当增加细节,以

52、使行文连贯。参考词汇：越剧：Shaoxing Opera梁山伯与祝英台 Butterfly Lovers天津大剧院：Tianjin Grand TheaterDear Chris,_Yours,Li Hua8第二节 读后续写(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,使之构成一篇完整的短文。续写的词数应为 150 左右。Christmas Day was coming.I was just a kid then,and my big sister told me there was noSanta Claus.I fled to my Grandma because s

53、he would be straight with me.I knew Grandmaalways told me the truth.Grandma was home,and I told her everything.She was ready for me.“No Santa Claus!”She shouted.“Ridiculous!Dont believe it.”That rumor has been goingaround for years,and it makes me mad,plain mad.“Now,put on your coat,and lets go.”“Go

54、 where,Grandma?”I asked.“Where”turned out to be Kerbys General Store,the onestore in town that had a little bit of just about everything.As we walked through its doors,Grandma handed me ten dollars.“Take this money.”she said,“and buy something for someonewho needs it.Ill wait for you in the car.”The

55、n she turned and walked out of Kerbys.I was only eight years old.Id often gone shopping with my mother,but never had I shoppedfor anything all by myself.The store seemed big and crowded,full of people competing to finishtheir Christmas shopping.For a few moments I just stood there,confused,holding t

56、hat ten-dollarbill,wondering what to buy and who to buy it for.I suddenly thought of Bobby Decker,who wasa kid with bad breath and messy hair.He sat right behind me in Mrs Pollocks grade-two class.Bobby Decker didnt have a coat.I knew that because he never went out for recess(放假)duringthe winter.His

57、 mother always wrote a note,telling the teacher that he had a cough,but we kidsknew that Bobby Decker didnt have a cough,and he didnt have a coat.I would buy BobbyDecker a coat!I settled on a red one,which looked really warm,and he would like that.“Is this a Christmas present for someone?”the lady b

58、ehind the counter asked kindly,as I laidmy ten dollars down.“Yes.”The nice lady smiled at me,put the coat in a bag and wished me a Merry Christmas.That evening,Grandma helped me wrap the coat in Christmas paper._Grandma and I waited breathlessly for Bobby Deckers front door to open and finally itopened._