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1、- 1 -20182019 学年度上学期高三检测考试英语（试题卷）注意事项：1. 本试卷分第卷（选择题）和第卷（非选择题）两部分。 2. 答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名，准考证号填写在本试卷相应的位置。3. 全部答案在答题卡上完成，答在本试卷上无效。4. 考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。第卷第一部分 听力（共两节，满分 30 分）做题时，先将答案标在试卷上，录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。第一节（共 5 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 7.5 分）听下面 5 段对话，每段对话后有一个小题。从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置

2、。听完每段对话后，你都有 10 秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。例： How much is the shirt?A. 19.15 B. 9.18 C. 9.15答案是 C。1. Where does the conversation most probably take place?A. At a theater. B. At a restaurant. C. At a bus station. 2. Whats the matter with Jane?A. She is homesick. B. She is badly ill. C. She is disap

3、pointed.3. How does the woman feel?A. Excited. B. Surprised. C. Worried.4. What does Susan mean?A. She had a date then. B. Shell put off the meeting. C. Time was too limited.- 2 -5. What is the relationship between the speakers? A. Neighbors. B. Co-workers. C. A couple.第二节（共 15 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 22.5

4、分）听下面 5 段对话或独白，每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白后，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题 5 秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出 5 秒钟的做答时间，每段对话或独白读两遍。听第 6 段材料，回答第 6、7 题。 6. Why does the woman come to see Rick?A. To say goodbye. B. To ask for advice. C. To invite him to her home.7. Which country would the woman like to vi

5、sit?A. Canada. B. France. C. Germany.听第 7 段材料，回答第 8、9 题。8. What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. The popularity of English.B. The study pressure on students.C. Attitudes towards learning foreign languages.9. What percentage of students are forced to learn a foreign language?A. About 21%. B.

6、About 27%. C. About 35%.听第 8 段材料，回答第 10 至 12 题。10. Whats Julia Swan related to the speakers？A. The chairman of their company.B. Their high-school classmate.C. Their professor.11. Where is Julia Swan?- 3 -A. In Shanghai. B. In New York. C. In California.12. What did Julia ask the speakers to do?A. At

7、tend her art lesson.B. Get together with her.C. Work at Fudan University听第 9 段材料，回答第 13 至 16 题。13. What are the speakers talking about?A. Opening a gym and becoming personal trainers.B. Signing up for a weight-loss course.C. Trying out a new gym in town.14 What does the gym offer at its opening?A. P

8、rofessional personal training.B. Free exercise for the first week.C. A discount for a half-year membership.15. What is the man concerned about?A. The safety of weight-lifting.B. The qualification of his membership.C. The operation of fitness equipment.16. What do we know about the woman from the con

9、versation?A. She used to be the gyms personal trainer.B. She knows the basics of weight-lifting.C. She used to do 200 sit-ups every day.听第 10 段材料，回答第 17 至 20 题。17. Which level competition is suitable for the listeners? - 4 -A. The low level. B. The high level. C. The middle level.18. What is the top

10、ic for this year?A. Weather. B. Travel. C. Change. 19. What are the listeners advised to do to get ideas?A. Ask Maria for help. B. Read the poem of Rain. C. Borrow books from the library.20. What will the school spend the prize money on this year?A. The library. B. The computers. C. The lab.第二部分 阅读理

11、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，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C 和 D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AOne of the hardest parts of planning a trip to Hawaii is deciding which of the major Hawaiian Islands you should visit. Each has its own personality and offers unique adventures and activities. OahuOahu has

12、a bit of everything, packed in 597 square miles. You can hike into thick rainforests, and when you need a break, relax on powdery white sand beaches and stay at luxury resorts.Oahu has become a great destination for families. The urban core (核心) of Honolulu and Waikiki has historic sites, museums an

13、d bustling（熙熙攘攘的）and nightlife scenes. The island lives up to its nickname of the Gathering Place.MauiMaui is a great island for honeymooners. The Valley Isle has top-class resorts and golf courses, adjacent（毗邻）to some of the states best beaches. A large dormant（休眠）volcano in east Maui at sunrise or

14、 sunset is a serene - 5 -experience, as well as driving the Road to Hana, famed for its thundering waterfalls. KauaiKauai is the oldest of the main Hawaiian Islands. The island gets a lot of rain, but thats what makes it so lively. Youll come across flowers and plants youve never seen before. For so

15、me of the best views on the island, visit Waimea Canyon, known as the Grand Canyon of the Pacific, and the Na Pali coast, boasting some of the worlds highest sea cliffs.Big IslandThe Big Island is the only Hawaiian island still growing. Witness the power of Pele, the Hawaiian goddess of fire, wind,

16、lightning and volcanoes with a visit to the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Its one of the few spots in the world where you can see lava flow. In fact, the Big Island has 10 of the worlds sub-climate zones, from the snow-covered mountain of Mauna Kea, green forests of Waipio Valley to stretches of b

17、arren desert.21. Which is young couples favorite?A. Oahu. B. Maui. C. Kauai. D. Big Island.22. How is Oahu different from the other places?A. It belongs to Hawaii. B. It offers the best beaches.C. It has variety of plants. D. You can experience city life on it.23. What do Maui and Big Island have in

18、 common?A. They are both covered with snow. B. You can have a look at a volcano. C. Weather is changeable. D. There is plenty of rain.BWeather has always been a central part of my life. It terrified me at age four, amazed me at age 10, and got me into college at age 17. The biggest danger we face to

19、day isnt gun violence, election interference（干扰）, North Korea, or Donald Trump. Its climate change.- 6 -There is clear evidence that our climate is changing. The number of years with an average temperature above 50 degrees in Rochester has doubled. In the past 27 years, weve had 18 years with more t

20、han 100 inches of snowfall. In the 50 years prior, only 13 years exceeded（超出）100 inches of snowfall. Recent events are perhaps the most serious reminder that something is horribly off. Just in the past few months, dozens have died in one of the most expansive wildfire seasons on record. This year al

21、one, six tropical systems have impacted U.S. states and territories. Four were major hurricanes and three of those four made landfall. So what can we do? At this point, it seems like nothing will be able to prevent this planet from going to ruin. I dont have all the answers. The true solutions to th

22、ese problems are years away. But that means that were the generation that will be responsible for saving the planet. You can start right now.If youre learning a language, you could become the bridge between several countries hoping to cooperate on sustainable solutions. If youre an engineer, why not

23、 start thinking about how you can make sustainable products? If youre in art, music, or involved in another type of expressive discipline, perhaps climate change will factor into your work. Even giving the issue a few minutes of thought every day can make a big difference in the future.Most importan

24、tly, we have to work together on this. This is an issue that requires us to act now, because tomorrow could be too late to act. Everybody can stop the storm. The world is in your hands.24. What can we infer from the first paragraph?A. The author experienced extreme weather at age 17.B. The author ha

25、s a serious gun fright as a child.C. The authors ashamed of being born in a poor family. D. The author is in favor of Donald Trump.25. What does the author intend to do in paragraph 2？- 7 -A. Lead in a topic. B. Provide some suggestions.C. Add some supporting details. D. Give an introduction.26. Wha

26、t is the authors opinion?A. The government is to blame. B. Everybody should be aware.C. Education is the most important. D. Man Can Conquer Nature.27. What title can we give the passage?A. Theres a Storm Coming B. Great Minds Think AlikeC. Mind Your Own Business D. Two Heads Are Better Than OneCNata

27、lie Hampton, Sanah Jivani, Peyton Klein, and Tori Taylor share one thing in common: They all experienced or witnessed bullying as teens. As they tried to make sense of what theyd personally endured （忍受） or watched others live through, the four young women, who didnt know each other, decided to dedic

28、ate their teen years to bullying prevention. After taking time to recover from the severe bullying she experienced, Hampton built an app called Sit With Us that helps students find new friends with whom they can share lunch. Jivani, now 21, had been bullied for having a hair loss condition known as

29、alopecia and founded International Natural Day while in high school. Klein noticed how students who spoke English as a second language were excluded（排斥） and discriminated against, so she launched an after-school program to promote tolerance and friendship called Global Minds Initiative. Taylor, whod

30、 experienced bullying, fought to bring a peer counseling（咨询） program to her high school. Bullying often makes victims and bystanders feel helpless, but young people also have the power to help change the culture at their school just like Hampton, Jivani, Klein and Taylor did. When you are faced with

31、 bullying, what will you do? Here are the fours opinions.Build self-confidence. Bullies tend to pick on kids without confidence. If you can build self-confidence, you can help prevent being bullied in the future.Never stop telling your story. Reliving the painful experience of bullying - 8 -can be d

32、ifficult, but realize it takes courage to tell your story and your story truly does have the capacity to change the world. Talk to a teacher, a coach, or a parent. Its their job to step up and help you deal with a bully, so tell them what you know.Make friends. Making friends can be difficult if you

33、re not very outgoing. Having friends, though, can make you less vulnerable（易受攻击的）to bullying, and it gives you someone to pal around with between classes.Ask about transferring schools. If your situation is particularly bad, ask about transferring schools. This step may be difficult if you go to a z

34、oned public school, but it can be done.28. What is the main function of Sit With Us?A. It can introduce new friends.B. Students can get help from teachers.C. Students can use it to order lunch.D. It can help to develop friendship.29. What does the underlined word “alopecia” probably refer to?A. Illn

35、ess. B. Habit. C. App. D. Food.30. What did Klein do for bullying prevention?A. She took an active part in an after-school program.B. She built an app called Global Minds Initiative.C. She helped to fight against discrimination.D. She appealed to us to tolerate school bullying.31. What do the four g

36、irls advise us to do?A. Make as many friends as possible. B. Avoid getting into trouble.C. Dont keep trouble to yourself. D. Better not choose a private school.DChildren who use screens for seven hours or more a day are showing signs - 9 -that their brain cortex（大脑皮层） is thinning prematurely（过早地）, a

37、ccording to a new major US study. The ongoing $300 million research is funded by the National Institute of Health and shows results of the effects of technology on children. The aim of the study, called Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development, is also to show how screen time affects emotional develop

38、ment and mental health. The researchers also determined that children who spend more than two hours of daily screen time score lower on thinking and language tests. Researchers made the early findings by scanning the brains of 4, 500 children. The brain cortex is the outermost layer of neural（神经中枢的）

39、 tissue that processes information from the physical world. It is critical for cognitive functions such as perception（直觉）, language, memory and consciousness but thins as we mature into old age.Though the difference was significant from participants who spent less time using smart devices, the study

40、 director cautioned against drawing a conclusion. Dr Gaya Dowling, an NIH doctor working on the project, cautioned against drawing a conclusion because they arent completely sure its being caused by the increased use of modern technology. They wont be able to draw a definitive outcome until they fol

41、low them over the course of several years.Dr Dowling said: “It wont be until we follow them over time that we will see if there are outcomes that are associated with the differences that were seeing in this single snapshot.”A 2014 study showed that there is a direct correlation between the thickness

42、 of the brain cortex and IQ score. The cortex begins to thin after the age of five or six as part of the normal aging process.The findings showed that people with a significant increase in IQ did not have the expected cortical thinning and people with a significant decrease in IQ had exaggerated（夸张）

43、 cortical（皮质的）thinning.- 10 -A major data release of the initial data is scheduled for early 2019.32. What belongs to the findings of the new major US study?A. Screen time can result in a smaller brain.B. The brain cortex gets thinner as we mature into old age.C. Too much exposure to screen can lead

44、 to a poorer health.D. Children who are interested in computer are academically poor.33. Why is Dr Gaya Dowling against drawing a conclusion?A. There are some doubts about their findings.B. He thinks that further study is needed.C. The number of the participants is not large enough.D. They should as

45、k for the governments permission.34. What is the finding of the 2014 study?A. The brain cortex has much to do with IQ score.B. The brain cortexs thickness is determined by IQ.C. Different people have different cortical thinning.D. Aging is a natural process for creatures.35. What will probably happe

46、n when a person reaches the age of five or six?A. His IQ score will get higher and higher.B. He will be more addicted to modern technology.C. He will show more interest in modern technology.D. His brain cortex will become thinner and thinner.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，并

47、在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。How to Survive Being Stuck in a LiftBeing stuck in a lift, also known as an elevator, can sometimes be scary, especially if you are a fan of those kinds of movies which have a lot of elevator tragedies. You may think being stuck in an elevator in real life is not like in the m

48、ovies. 36 - 11 -Remain calm and do not panic! You may have heard of this a lot of times and it is true that panicking will do you no good. 37 Press each of the floor buttons one by one. Then, try the “doors open” button. If none of the buttons works, the lift is broken, and you need to let someone k

49、now about it. See if your phone has any reception or Internet. 38 If you have WiFi connection, contact a family member or friend. Dont forget to tell them what the address is of the building and possibly which elevator you are stuck in. If your phone is not available, the following tips can help you.Look through the gap between the doors of the lift. If you can see light between the doors, the lift has stopped near a floor, and you should be able to shout for help and be released. Do not try to force the d