湖南省怀化市2020届高三英语上学期期中新博览联考试题.docx

湖南省怀化市2020届高三英语上学期期中新博览联考试题注意事项：1. 答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号写在答题卡和该试题卷的封面上，并认真核对条形码上的姓名、准考证号和科目。2. 考生作答时，选择题和非选择题均须做在答题卡上，在本试题卷上答题无效。考生在答题卡上按答题卡中注意事项的要求答题。3. 考试结束后，将本试题卷和答题卡一并交回。4. 本试题卷共8页，如缺页，考生须声明，否则后果自负。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个小题：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。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 is the woman probably?A. At the airport. B. In the classroom. C. On a plane. 2. What does the woman order for the twins? A. Coffee B. CokeC. Orange juice3. How much was the skirt yesterday?A.15 dollarsB. 50 dollarsC. 30 dollars4. What can we know from the conversation? A. There was a car accident. B. Many people were shot. C. A plane crashed.5. What does the man think of the show?A. Useful.B. Dishonest.C. Interesting.第二节 (共15小题：每小题1.5分，满分22.5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。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。6. What kind of car does the woman have?A. A brand new one.B. An old one.C. A broken one.7. what will Joseph do?A. Take a job overseas.B. Go into the car business.C. Help sell his cousins car. 听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8. Why did the woman stay at home yesterday evening?A. To take care of her sisterB. To do her homeworkC. To watch TV.9. What did the man do last night? A. He went to the cinemaB. He enjoyed a concertC. He watched a match听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. What is the man looking for?A. A box.B. A book.C. A letter.11. How does the woman feel?A. WorriedB. ConfusedC. Annoyed.12. What is the probable relationship between the two speakers? A. Boyfriend and girlfriend.B. Brother and sister.C. Husband and wife.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. What is the woman doing?A. Listening to jazz music.B. Talking on a program.C. Introducing some singers.14. Who introduced the woman to jazz music?A. Her grandfather B. Her grandmotherC. Her father.15. Whose voice does the woman feel is the most unforgettable?A. Bessie Smiths. B. Billie Holidays.C. Louis Armstrongs.16. Which song does the woman like best?A. Stormy Weather.B. Get Happy.C. Over the Rainbow. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. What is the discount on fish on sale?A. 10% off. B. 20%off. C. 50% off. 18. How long will the sale last?A. For seven hours. B. For five hours. C. For two hours. 19. Who are allowed to use the last three express lines?A. Only the elders. B. Shoppers with 15 items or fewer. C. Only the members.20. What is the speaker doing?A. Selling steaks, chicken and fish.B. Giving a speech in a supermarket.C. Announcing the items on sale.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。ASome of the worlds most fascinating places can be impossible or nearly impossible to get to. War, natural disasters and over tourism can turn a previously popular destination into a no-go area. But sometimes the reasons can be quite fantastic, as youll see from our selection of locations unlikely be on your bucket list any time soon. Komodo Island, IndonesiaKomodo Island, famed for its Komodo dragon population, is closing its doors to tourists from January 2020. The Indonesian islands resident dragons are under threat of man stealing. A dragon smuggling ring was recently arrested for trying to sell 41 dragons for $35,000 (26,600) each.The World Animal Foundation estimated that there were only 6,000 wild Komodos left in 2019. After closure, the government will attempt to grow the endangered Komodo dragon population. Theres no news about when tourists will be allowed to return.North Sentinel Island, IndiaNorth Sentinel Island, a small island in the Indian Ocean is officially off-limits to all visitors. Its inhabitants, the Sentinelese, live their life completely untouched by the outside world. The Indian government forbids contact with the tribe to protect them from contracting diseases they have no immunity against.The islands tribes people do not welcome visitors. American missionary(传教士), John Allen Chau was killed when he illegally landed on the island in 2018. Attempts to find back his body have now been called off due to fears of further attacks and the risks it could post to the Sentinelese, too. Maya Bay, ThailandYouve probably seenThe Beachstarring Leonardo DiCaprio, but if not, you might have seen a photo of one of your friends posing at the hot spot. Maya Bay, the beautiful Thai setting of the popular film, has been overrun with tourists in the past few years.More than 80% of the bays coral has now been destroyed due to pollution from tourism. Things have got so bad that Thai authorities are closing the beach until further notice. The government hopes that by shutting the tourist traps theyll be able to recover the excellent beachs ecosystem.21. Why will Komodo Island become a no-go place?A. Because of war, natural disasters and over tourism. B. Because of the dragon thieves stealing and smuggling. C. Because too many Komodo dragons die of disease.D. Because of the pollution from tourism.22. What do we know about North Sentinel Island, India?A. It is officially announced open to all visitors.B. Its people keep in touch with the outside world.C. The Sentinelese are kind and friendly to visitors.D. Its inhabitants are easily affected with diseases.23. Which of the following leads to the destruction of Maya Bays ecosystem?A. Filmmaking. B. Natural disaster. C. Over tourism. D. Tourist trap.BColorados Grays Peak rises 14,278 feet above sea level, high enough that trees cant grow toward the top, though there are plenty of bushes and rocks. It was August 2018, and Wedelstedt, 56, was on her way back down the trail with three friends. A storm was around the corner, and they were anxious to get off the mountain. When they approached a rocky drop of a couple of feet, Wedelstedt decided that instead of slowly moving down on her bottomthe safe way to goshe would leap. She landed on her left leg. Then she heard the sudden sound of something breaking.Every step after that was extremely painful. Before long, she had to stop. As one friend ran down to get help, a number of other hikers, all strangers, attempted to help Wedelstedt down the narrow trail by walking on either side of her to support her weight, but that proved slow and dangerous. “One man was so close to the cliff I could see rocks falling down from where he stepped on them,” Wedelstedt says.Finally, one hiker, Matt, asked her, “How do you feel about a firemans carry?” Before she knew it, he had lifted her over his shoulder. “Now, Im not tiny,” says Wedelstedt, a former college basketball star. Matt clearly couldnt carry her all the way down by himself. So six hikers and one of her friends took turns carrying her while she tried to make light of a difficult situation: “I told them I wanted to meet a lot of guys, but this isnt the way I wanted to do it.” Three hours and two miles later with rocks everywhere, this human conveyor belt finally met the medics, who took Wedelstedt to the hospital.She has mostly recovered from her ill-fated hike, but Wedelstedt knows shell never shake one thing from that day: the memory of the band of strangers who came to her rescue. “Im still in admiration.”24. What happened to Wedelstedt?A. She got stuck in the mountain with three friends. B. She chose a safe way to move down a rocky drop.C. She found a good method to make friends with strangers. D. She went hiking and had her left leg broken.25. Which of the following words can best describe the strangers?A. Warm-hearted. B. Painful. C. Talented. D. Indifferent.26. We can know from Paragraph 5 that _. A. Wedelstedt met a fireman on her way back B. Wedelstedt is a professional basketball player C. Wedelstedt was optimistic toward a difficult situation D. the hikers carried Wedelstedt back by using a conveyor belt 27. What can we infer from the passage?A. No plants can grow on Colorados Grays Peak.B. Wedelstedt showed respect and thanks to those who saved her.C. Matt went hiking with Wedelstedt.D. Six strangers formed the human conveyor belt .CIf you look around the streets of London, youll see many methods people use to move around. Whether its on the wayto work, a trip to the shops, or asightseeing journey, there are people on buses,the Tube, cars, motorbikes, bicycles and even roller skates. The roads are alreadycrowded; and now theres a new addition: electric, or “e-scooters”.This traditional childrens vehicle has become more complicated over the years. And now, with the addition of a smallelectric motor, its become a cheap and easy mode of transport. Scootingaround town can be fun and doesnt involve much effort, so its no wonder theyre becoming increasingly popular in cities around the world. But following whats believed to be the first fatal accident involving an electric scooter in the UK, questions are being asked about their safety and whethertraffic lawsshould be changed.Some scooterridershave been seen onpavements; others on the roadjumping redtraffic lights, adding to the frustration ofmotoristsstuck injams. In the UK, the law states that riding one on thepublic highwayor pavement is forbidden. Riders currently face a 300fixed-penalty noticeand six points on their driving license for doing so. But, despite this, it seems the increasing popularity of e-scooters means they can be seen everywhere. And now users are calling on regulations to be changed.The UK government is looking at how safely they can be used on the road and is “reviewing” the law. But its transport minister, Michael Ellis, has told the BBC that, “Micro mobilityproducts are appearing in countries across the globe and are an exciting invention for which we know there is demand. However, safety must always be our top priority when considering their use on public highways in this country.”Theres no doubt there are dangers in riding atwo-wheeledscooter. Despite the fact that some of them can go faster than 30mph, they sometimes only have onebrakeand no lights. They also become unstable if the rider hits alarge hole in the surface of a road, and however confident the rider may be, largervehicleson the road make them easy to be hurt. So it seems more work needs to be done to give e-scooters a safe and legal space to travel in.28. Why are e-scooters popular now?A. Because they are traditional childrens vehicles.B. Because riding them is a new way.C. Because they are convenient but not expensive.D. Because people dont need a driving license.29. Which of the following is allowed in the UK?A. Scooter riders ride on pavements. B. Scooter riders jump red traffic lights.C. Scooter riders ride on thepublic highway.D. Scooter riders ride them in a park.30. What will the UK government most probably do next?A. Conduct surveys about the safety of e-scooters. B. Change the law and regulations.C. Develop new micro mobilityproducts. D. Forbid the use of e-scooters.31. Which is the best title of this passage?A. Electric Scooter Safety B. The Invention of A New Vehicle C. Ways of Riding E-scooters D. Traffic Laws and RegulationsDHow do you relax after a stressful day in the office? There are manyremediesto help yourelax, but the best solution, according to some experts, lies in the great outdoors. It takes a little effort to get there but the benefits can be a perfectthingfor our stressed out lives. I am talking about the activity of forest bathing.The Japanese concept of shinrin-yoku or forest bathing originates from the 1980s, when it was introduced as a national health programme by the countrys government. Stressed Japanese workers are today still relaxing andreconnectingwith nature. The Forest Therapy Society has proved 62 foresttherapysites in the country and the forest bathing movement is alsoon the risein other parts of the world. It says, “Just as bathing in a hot spring helps to absorb your cares away, going for a walk in the woods is said to have acomforting effect.”If youre worried that bathing involves taking off your clothes, dont be! This is about taking time to wander through woodland with no fixed plan or route and just completely involve yourself in the forest atmosphere. Some health experts have said that having thisexposure to nature seems to promotewell-beingand thats particularly good for people withmental healthissues. A study conducted in 24 forests across Japan found that walking among trees loweredblood pressure, thepulse rate, and the levels of thehormone cortisol(荷尔蒙皮质醇), which is released in response to stress. It also foundphytoncideschemicalsgiven off by trees, have an anti-microbia(抗菌的) effect on humans, improving ourimmune systems.Another study carried out a few years ago by Stanford University in the US, found similar benefits. Brain scans showed reduced activity in an area of the brain linked to the risk of mental illness in participants who took a 90-minute walk among oaks, birds and squirrels. One of the researchers, Gregory Bratman, said, Theres an increasingbody of evidenceshowing that natural versus urban areas benefit us at least emotionally with ourmoodand possibly also ourcognitive(认知) developmenttoo.” The evidence seems clear that forest bathing isa shot in the armfor stressed out workers, so now is the time to get out and lose yourself in the natural environment you could even hug a tree as it could be your new best friend!32. The underlined word “remedies” in Para. 1 means _.A. medicinesB. therapies C. sweets D. persons 33. Which of the following is NOT the advantage of forest bathing?A. Reducing anxiety. B. Lowering thepulse rate.C. Curing mental issues. D. Developing immune system.34. Which of the following is TRUE? A. Staying outdoors is better than indoors for a stressed person.B. Bathing in a forest has exactly the same effects with bathing in a hot spring .C. You need to wear a bathing costume to take part in forest bathing. D. A fixed plan or route should be considered before a forest bathing.35. In which section can you most probably find this passage?A. Voice & Views. B. Leisure & Entertainment.C. Science & Technology. D. Health & Fitness.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。Dogs helping stressed out studentsSome people say that dogs aremans best friend goodcompanions, loyal and loveable. 36 We know about the amazing helpguide dogsgive to blind people and, more recently, a new role has been found for the animals working astherapy dogsin universities. 37 Patricia Pendry from the university told the BBC that a study of 300 undergraduates had found weekly hour-long sessions with dogs brought to the university by professionalhandlers(训狗师)had made stressed students at high risk of academic failure or dropping out, feel relaxed and accepted. The dogs helped them to concentrate, learn and remember information.Another research has shown thatpettinganimals can reduce stress hormone levels and anxiety. 38 The BBCs education correspondent Sean Coughlan writes that around 1,000 campuses in the US already use therapy pets and its becoming more common in the UK. 39 Fiona Suthers, head of clinical skills at the university, says that fiveLabradors(拉布拉多)had a “strict assessment” to ensure the students had the rightmood.Using dogs for therapy can also help the dogs themselves. In Wales, Swansea University Students Union has used rescuedgreyhounds(灵缇犬)to help students relax between exams. Sessions allowmistreatedandabandoneddogs to interact with humans and begin to trust them again. Student Union education officer Chloe Hutchinson told the BBC that “a lot of students have dogs at home and might be a bit homesick, especially around exam time when it is stressful and you just want your home comforts.”So if youre a student whos beenworking like a dog, but you still feel like you haventa dogs chancein passing your exams, think about it. 40 A. Research by Washington State University, has found spending time with adogcan help stressed out students. B. I dont know thatstrokinga dog helps me to relax.C. Of course, they can be more than just apetas certainbreedsare excellent working dogs too.D. But she adds “its hard to describe the impact of just having a dog lying down in the corner of a class.”E. For example, the University of Middlesex has employed “dogteaching assistants” to help stop lonely students dropping out.F. So it makes sense to introduce them into an environment where people are stressed.G. Maybe introducing afour-legged friendinto your life might be the help you need.第三部分 语言知识运用 (共两节，满分45分)第一节 (共20小题：每题1.5分，满分30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。Raised by a single, immigrant mother, Veronica Wirges and her two sisters didnt grow up with much. She married her husband with the same 41 . Two years ago, Veronica and her husband feared they might be at the 42 of their music careers. Their projects had all broken up or finished and with no more work next, they considered 43 for good. One day when the family was listening to the radio and heard a 44 contest announced, Veronica 45 this was their opportunity to get somethin