天津市六校（天津外大附校等）2020届高三英语上学期期末联考试题.docx

天津市六校（天津外大附校等）2020届高三英语上学期期末联考试题 本试卷分为第卷（选择题）和第卷（非选择题）两部分，满分150分，考试时间120分钟。第I卷 选择题（共115分）第一部分：听力理解（共两节，满分20分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分）听下面五段对话。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。听完每段对话后，你将有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。1. What was the weather like yesterday?A. Rainy.B. Fine.C. Cloudy.2. What is the woman doing?A. Shopping.B. Playing games.C. Searching for tips.3. What is the womans nationality?A. Australian. B. American. C. Indian.4. How much will the woman pay?A. $36. B. $38.C. $40.5. Why does the man come back here?A. To see a play. B. To buy a ticket.C. To look for something.第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）听下面几段材料。每段材料后有几个小题，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。听每段材料前，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秒钟的作答时间。每段材料读两遍。听下面一段对话，回答第6至第8小题。6. How many books are there on the list?A. 5.B. 8.C. 13.7. What did the woman do this summer?A. She took a trip to Bali. B. She visited her cousins. C. She bought a new laptop. 8. How does the woman advise they should solve the problem?A. She buys three and the man buys two.B. She pays the man fifty dollars for sharing.C. They each pay half of the amount for the books.听下面一段对话，回答第9至第11小题。9. Which part of the body did the woman hurt?A. Her leg.B. Her hand.C. Her foot.10. Why did the woman want to learn to ride a bike?A. To be like the other students.B. To go to school faster.C. To have fun.11. What will the man do for the woman? A. Teach her how to ride a bike. B. Give her a bike ride to school. C. Have Johnny apologize to her.听下面一段独白，回答第12至第15小题。12. Who does the organization mainly help? A. Kids who have difficulties in reading. B. Kids who have difficulties in listening. C. Dogs who have difficulties in listening.13. What does Izzy do when the kids are reading?A. Listens to them.B. Walks around them.C. Holds books for them.14. How many schools does the organization work with now?A. 7.B. 9.C. 10.15. What is the speaker mainly talking about?A. A reading program.B. A famous school.C. A cute dog.第二部分：英语知识运用（共两节, 满分45分）第一节：单项填空（共15小题，每小题1分，满分15分）16. No words are strong enough to express our heartfelt thanks for your assistance. _.A. Take it easyB. With pleasureC. Its my pleasureD. Never mind17. How disgusting the weather is! It_for nearly a week. I dont like rainy days either. However, the rainy season usually lasts about a month here.A. had rainedB. will be rainingC. has been rainingD. was raining18. The team didnt deserve_the game but Lady Luck was on their side.A. winningB. wonC. to winD. having won19. Summer is already approaching, but the gardens construction is_completion.A. apart fromB. regardless ofC. on account ofD. far from20. I told Danny it was a bad idea, but hes so_that he just never listens.A. stubbornB. dynamicC. desperateD. considerate21. Im sorry. I_to your birthday party if Forget it. I know you were in Shanghai on business then.A. had comeB. would have comeC. neednt have comeD. came22. _upon his years of experience in the business, ZhangYong, Alibabas newlyappointed CEO, came up with a novel idea for increasing sales.A. To drawB. Being drawnC. DrawingD. Drawn23. You shouldnt have been so rude to Dennis, _you should apologize to him, I suppose.A. whichB. for whichC. whomD. for whom24. Devotion is a kind of quality, _you should have if you want to get along well with your friends.A. thatB. itC. oneD. what25. Lao Gan Ma is the best chilli sauce in China. The company built up its_by constantly providing high-quality products at a relatively low price.A. reputationB. campaignC. appetiteD. occupation26. We are climbing Mount Tai this weekend. Wonderful! Take an umbrella with you_it rains.A. as ifB. so thatC. in caseD. even if27. However busy Mary is, she will_some time for exercise every day. No wonder he is always so energetic.A. set asideB. put awayC. work outD. pick up28. We were wild with joy when word came_our school team had won first place in the debate contest.A. whetherB. howC. thatD. why29. Peter searched all the places where he_have left her iPad but it was all in vain.A. mightB. wouldC. mustD. should30. Not until then_that nobody was happier than I was.A. I had realizedB. had I realizedC. did I realizeD. I realized第二节：完形填空（共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）My wife and I moved into our home two years ago. We had a yard with a lot of 31 . Very often when we have flowers, Denise or I would plant some between the rocks, just to add some 32 to the area.Last summer, I found a tiny little 33 in the yard that I could not immediately identify. I knew I didnt plant it and Denise said she didnt either. We decided to let it 34 growing until we could find out what it was.Weeks passed and as I made my way back to the 35 plant, it appeared to be a sunflower. I decided to 36 the weeds around it. As I pulled rocks from the area to get to the weeds, I noticed something 37 .The sunflower had not 38 where I saw it begin. It actually had begun under a big 39 and grown under and around it to reach the 40 .Thats when I 41 that if a tiny little sunflower didnt let a big rock stand in its 42 of developing, we too have the ability of doing the same thing. If we 43 ourselves like that little sunflower, we can reach where we 44 to go and get what we need for growth.We need to believe in ourselves knowing we have the 45 to achieve our goals. Like the 46 , it knew it had the ability to get over the rocks because it had 47 in itself that it would succeed. Stand tall like the sunflower and be 48 of who and what we are, then the environment will begin to 49 us. We will find a way to go under or 50 any “rocks” in order to reach our goals.31. Aflowers Binsects CrocksDvegetables32. Acolor Bwater CfertilizerDshape33. Aweed Bplant Cseed Drock34. AcontinueBstopCimproveDescape35. AstrangeBweakClonelyDpretty36. AcollectBtendCwatchDremove37. AwonderfulBterribleCunusualDvaluable38. ApassedBstartedCleftDdied39. AtreeBrockCtableDwall40. AairBtopCsunDhouse41. AhopedBdoubtedCregrettedDrealized42. AplaceBwayCcourseDprocess43. Afill inBput inCbelieve inDworry about44. AforgetBaimChateDwait45. AabilityBwishCplanDidea46. AsummerByardChomeDsunflower47. AenergyBfaithCvirtueDcourage48. AawareBproudCafraidDtired49. AforgiveBaffectCupsetDsupport50. AaroundBintoCthroughDfrom第三部分：阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2.5分，满分50分）ACastel dell Ovo is one of Naples most famous monuments. It offers sweeping views over the city and Mount Vesuvius in the distance.The BasicsThe site on which Castel dell Ovo now stands has a long history, beginning as a settlement for Greek colonists(殖民地定居者). The current castle was built in the 15th century, and today, the 19th-century fishing village of Borgo Marinari, known for its excellent seafood restaurants and marina(游艇停靠区), sits at the base of the castle.The Egg CastleThe origin of the castles name comes from a story about the Roman poet Virgil, who is said to have placed a magical egg in the foundations beneath where the castle now stands. As long as the egg stays well, Castel dell Ovo will remain standing.Things to Know Before you GoCastel dell Ovo is a must-see for history and architecture enthusiasts.Admission to the castle and the museum is free.The inner halls of the castle are open to the public only during special events and exhibitions; the ramparts (城墙) and towers are always open.There is a lift from the ground floor to the ramparts, making the castle accessible to wheelchairs.How to Get ThereCastel dell Ovo is located in the Bay of Naples just off the coastal road. Bus 151 from the train station and 140 from the port stop at Castel dell Ovo.When to Get thereThe castle is open Monday through Saturday from 8:30 am to 7 pm, and Sundays and holidays from 8:30 am to 1:30 pm. The Prehistoric Museum is open only on weekends from 10 am to 1 pm. As Naples is one of Italys most visited cities, its sights can be very crowded in the high-season summer months. Visit in the early morning or late afternoon to avoid the crowds and to take advantage of the best light for taking photos from the castles towers.Book Online or Call +1(702)648-587351. Whose settlement did the site of Castel dell Ovo belong to ?A. British colonists.B. French colonists.C. Greek colonists.D. German colonists.52. Which of the following correctly describes Castel dell Ovo?A. It lies next to Mount Vesuvius.B. Its also named the Egg castle.C. It was originally built in the 19th century.D. Its well-known for its seafood and marina.53. Who are most probably interested in visiting Castel dell Ovo?A. History lovers.B. Sports lovers.C. Literature lovers.D. Astronomy lovers.54. What should you know before you tour Castel dell Ovo?A. The tickets have to be booked in advance.B. Those with leg problems can not tour the ramparts.C. Its easily accessible by bus from the train station.D. The towers can be visited only during special events.55. When should you go to the Prehistoric Museum?A. On Sundays from 8:30 to 13:30. B. On holidays from9:00 to 13:30.C. On weekdays from 8:30 to 19:00.D. On weekends from 10:00 to 13:00.BIn the kitchen of my mothers houses there has always been a wooden stand with a small notepad(记事本) and a hole for a pencil.Im looking for paper on which to note down the name of a book I am recommending to my mother. Over forty years since my earliest memories of the kitchen pad and pencil, five houses later, the current paper and pencil look the same as they always did. Surely it cant be the same pencil? The pad is more modern, but the wooden stand is definitely the original one.“Im just amazed you still have the same stand for holding the pad and pencil after all these years.” I say to her, walking back into the living-room with a sheet of paper and the pencil. “You still use a pencil. Cant you afford a pen?”My mother replies a little sharply. “It works perfectly well. Ive always kept the stand in the kitchen. I never knew when I might want to note down an idea, and I was always in the kitchen in these days.”Immediately I can picture her, hair wild, blue housecoat covered in flour, a wooden spoon in one hand, the pencil in the other, her mouth moving silently. My mother smiles and says, “One day I was cooking and watching baby Pauline, and I had a brilliant thought, but the stand was empty. One of the children must have taken the paper. So I just picked up the breadboard and wrote it all down on the back. It turned out to be a real breakthrough for solving the mathematical problem I was working on.”This story which happened before I was born reminds me how extraordinary my mother was, and is, as a gifted mathematician. I feel embarrassed that I complain about not having enough child-free time to work. Later, when my mother is in the bathroom, I go into her kitchen and turn over the breadboards. Sure enough, on the back of the smallest one, are some penciled marks I recognize as mathematics. Those symbols have traveled unaffected through fifty years, rooted in the soil of a cheap wooden breadboard, invisible exhibits at every meal.56. Why has the authors mother always kept the notepad and pencil in the kitchen?A. To leave messages.B. To list her everyday tasks. C. To note down maths problems.D. To write down a flash of inspiration.57. What is the authors original opinion about the wooden stand?A. It has great value for the family.B. It needs to be replaced by a better one.C. It brings her back to her lonely childhood. D. It should be passed on to the next generation.58. The author feels embarrassed for_. A. blaming her mother wronglyB. not making good use of time as her mother didC. giving her mother a lot of troubleD. not making any breakthrough in her field59. What can be inferred from the last paragraph? A .The mother is successful in her career.B. The family members like traveling.C. The author had little time to play when young.D. The marks on the breadboard have disappeared.60. In the authors mind, her mother is_.A. strange in behaviorB. careless about her appearanceC. fond of collecting old thingsD. keen on her researchCThe term “graffiti” is an Italian word meaning scratching or scribbling(乱涂). It entered the English language in the 1850s, specifically to describe the casual wall writing that experts found in Pompeii and the Roman tombs. Originally a term used only in ancient scribbling, the word has undergone considerable expansion of meaning in the past 75 years so that it now refers to any written message on a wall. Graffiti are characterized by their casualness; if they were more formal, they would be known as inscriptions(铭文).The first piece of graffiti was found on one of the walls of the city Pompeii, which was destroyed by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. It was one of 1,600 pieces of graffiti uncovered in Pompeii during a dig in the 19th century. Not surprisingly, there is much evidence of graffiti writing on the pyramid and temples of ancient Egypt. It is likely that ever since people have had walls and materials to scratch or paint with, they have been engaged in this simplest form of communication.The writing of graffiti gives people a unique opportunity to achieve some kind of public audience. Thus short poems, declarations of love, pieces of political and revolutionary polemic(论战), and criticisms of institutions and people form a significant part of graffiti.Apart from its usefulness in terms of self-expression, graffiti is also a valuable source for historians. There is always the possibility that historical events may be recorded by the presence of graffiti. Perhaps the most interesting example of this is the graffiti relating to the gladiatorial(角斗士) contests held in Pompeii. Graffiti can also give us a unique view into the daily life and customs of a people, for its casual expression encourages the recording of details that more formal writing would tend to ignore.In the late 1970s, graffiti became popular. A thought written on a toilet wall in Wolverhampton can now be read in Chicago or Adelaide. In its own way, this is probably the most fascinating example of McLuhans concept of “the global village”. We now have a worldwide toilet wall.61. According to the first paragraph, graffiti_.A. is another name for “inscription”B. got its name from the English languageC. was born in the 1850sD. Mainly refers to casual writing or pictures on walls62. What can be inferred from the second paragraph? A. Graffiti has a long history. B. Graffiti is an attractive form of art. C. Graffiti made the ancient city Pompeii famous. D. Graffiti was ancient Egyptians main way of communication.63. What does the third and fourth paragraphs mainly tell us?A. Graffitis great value.B. Graffitis features.C. Graffitis way of expression.D. Graffitis connection with peoples daily life.64. The graffiti relating to the gladiatorial contests is mentioned in the passage to prove that _.A. graffiti can show peoples customsB. graffiti can provide valuable historical evidenceC. graffiti was mainly used to record important eventsD. graffiti can provide more detailed information than formal writing65. The underlined sentence in the last paragraph implies that_.A. the presence of graffiti makes the world closely connectedB. the concept of “the global village” is famous worldwideC. graffiti ha become very popular all over the worldD. people like using toilet walls to share their graffitiDFrom now on, never spend your precious time thinking of reasons for your failures and shortcomings. Instead, realize that the seeds of success were planted within you when you were born. Only you have the power to make those seeds grow.The seeds, and the power to grow them, are contained in the most awesome machine ever created：the human mind. Success is a choice and not a chance. You were born a winner. You were born rich. You can be a success if only you make the right choice.You cannot be successful without first developing your self-esteem. Your level of self-esteem is always based on the degree of control that you are able to exercise over yourself, and thus over your life. People with low self-esteem are people who do not believe that they have any power, or responsibility for their lives. They are the perennial(长期的) victims and martyrs. They are leaves tossed(摇摆) by the winds of chance blown about with any sudden change in the weather.You can exercise control over your life only to the degree that you believe that you are responsible for everything that happens in your life. Failures think that everything happens by accident and chance. Successful people realize that they are responsible.Everything happens as a result of something. If we can identify the cause, we can control the effect. We are responsible for what we choose to think and believe. One generally rises to the level that one expects. We are responsible for setting our expectations. Our success is dependent upon our level of confidence.If you associate with positive-thinking people, you are