庐江二中2020届高三下学期英语试题 含答案.doc

庐江二中2020届高三下学期英语试题命题人： 黄淑萍考试时间：120 分钟；试卷分值：150 分。注意事项：1.答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上；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。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)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。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。1. When is the supermarket closed on weekends?A. At 9:00 pm. B. At 10:00 pm.C. At 11:00 pm.2. What does the man mean?A. The problems are hard for him too.B. He has dealt with all the problems.C. The woman should make a good plan.3. Who is the woman most probably?A. The mans mother. B. The mans boss.C. The mans colleague.4. What will the weather be like this evening?A. Rainy. B. Cloudy. C. Fine.5. What are the two speakers mainly talking about?A. A new movie. B. An old movie. C. A fun experience.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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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，各小题将给出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. How many people will go on a picnic?A. Two. B. Three. C. Four.7. How will the man go to the picnic place tomorrow?A. By bus. B. The woman will drive him. C. On foot.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8. When will the man leave?A. Half an hour later.B. One hour later. C. Two hours later.9. Why does the man say its a pity?A. The woman throws away the sports section without reading it.B. The woman knows little about sport games.C. The woman seldom watches news on TV.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. What is the mans present job?A. A computer operator. B. A typist. C. A salesman. 11. What is the womans attitude to the mans changing his job?A. She approves of it. B. She disagrees with it. C. She thinks it makes no difference.12. When does the conversation take place?A. In the morning.B. At noon. C. In the afternoon.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. When will the performance end this Friday night?A. At 8:00 pm. B. At 8:30 pm.C. At 9:00 pm.14. Why does the man want to leave the band?A. To focus on his study.B. To work part-time.C. To join a new band.15. What does the man do in the band?A. He sings.B. He plays the guitar. C. He plays the piano.16. What does the woman mean in the end?A. The man is good at his study.B. The man should study harder.C. The man shouldnt leave the band.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. Where is the woman most probably?A. In a classroom. B. At home. C. In a studio.18. What does the woman most probably think of the Grand Canyon?A. Quiet. B. Dangerous.C. Amazing.19. What is Maui?A. An island. B. A town. C. A large city.20. What is the main attraction in San Diego?A. The San Diego Zoo.B. The city. C. The beach. 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，从每小题所给的4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。AWant a family-friendly spot? Dont miss the followings! Railroad Museum of Long Island The Railroad Museum (200 New Hwy., Commack) highlights the LIRRs rich history. Families can learn about the Islands railroad heritage as well as checking out various restored train cars on displays. Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum Head to the Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum (301 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor) to learn about historic marine life. The museums aim is to inform and encourage members and visitors to make informed decisions about marine life through exhibits about their environmental significance on Long Island. Some exhibit favorites include a fully-equipped 19th century whaleboat with original gear, tools used by whalers, the jaw of a whale and a diorama (透景画) of Cold Spring Harbor in 1850. Visitors can touch whale bones or partake in family workshops filled with toys, puzzles and games. American Airpower Museum The goal of American Airpower Museum (1230 New Hwy, Farmingdale) is to preserve the legacy (遗产) of all Americans who sacrificed themselves to defend our liberties. They seek to educate new generations about their courage and heroism by presenting armor(盔甲) in the museum through displays, exhibits and programs. Cradle of Aviation Museum Air and space is a fascinating topic for some kids, and the Cradle of Aviation (Charles Lindbergh Blvd., Garden City) features more than 75 air and spacecraft, a dozen cockpits and 30 hands-on exhibits in nine galleries. A favorite among kids is the Sesame Street show featuring Big Bird, Elmo and more as they learn about the Big Dipper, the North Star, the sun and the moon.21.Which museum offers us a chance to appreciate a variety of air and spacecraft?A.Railroad Museum of Long Island.B.Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum.C.American Airpower Museum.D.Cradle of Aviation Museum.22.What can the visitors do at Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum?A.Go hunting for free.B.Play with the whale.C.Learn the life of sea animals now.D.Observe a well-reserved whaleboat.23.Which spot is an astronautics fan likely to explore?A.Commack. B.Garden City.C.Cold Spring Harbor. D.Farmingdale. BWeknow that our smartphones are expertly-designed distraction devices that weaken our efforts to resist. But, we also know that resistance is important if were ever going to find a workable middle ground with our phones and a recent has served up another reason to strengthen our resolve.Here it is:when you pick up your phone while doing anything mentally challenging, youre handicapping your brains ability to recharge and performance predictably decreases.Thats the conclusion of a study that put roughly 400 college students to task solving challenging word puzzles. When they were about halfway through, the researchers allowed most of the students to take a break either using their phones, using a computer or reading a print circular. Other students were told to just keep on working without any sort of break.The results showed that the students who took a break with their phones were the worst performers of all the groups. They took 19% longer to finish the tasks and they solved 22% fewer word-problems than all the other groups combined. In fact, the cell-phone groups efficiency and processing speed was about the same as the group that took no break. The reason offered by the researchers isnt merely because digital devices are inherently engaging(迷人的), but becauseour smartphones are attention gates into so many other attention-catching areas, each pulling our mental energy in different directions.This research stresses that we ignored the energy reduction from using our smartphones, and that we were over-confident about what our brains can handle.We also overlooked the emotional connection wed developed with our phones.Its no longer just a device. Its a companion.“It is important to know the costs associated with reaching for this device during every spare minute,” Kurtzberg added. “We assume its no different from any other break but the phone may carry increasing levels of distraction that make it difficult to return focused attention to work tasks.”24.What does “resolve” in Paragraph 1 refer to?A.Finding a workable phone.B.Resisting using phones.C.Making full use of phones.D.Upgrading personal phones.25.The underlined word “handicapping” in Paragraph 2 probably means _.A.strengtheningB.performingC.weakeningD.changing26.What can we learn from the research?A.There are two groups of students in the research.B.All the students can not take a break in the research.C.The cell-phone group did best in solving the puzzles.D.Students have to complete word puzzles before the break.27.Whats the main idea of the Paragraph 6?A.The phone is no longer favored by people.B.The phone is not as powerful as expected.C.People cannot connect emotionally with phones.D.People didnt fully understand the effect of phones.CThe term“smiling depression”appearing happy to others while actually suffering depressive symptoms(症状)has become increasingly popular. In fact, many people who experience a low mood and a loss of pleasure in activities manage to hide their condition in this way. And these people might be particularly easy to suicide.While smiling depression is not a technical term that psychologists use,it is certain to be depressed and manage to successfully mask the symptoms. The closest technical term for this condition is “atypical depression”. It can be very hard to spot people suffering depression because they may seem like they dont have a reason to be sad they have a job, an apartment and maybe even children or a partner. They smile when you greet them and can carry pleasant conversations. In short, they often put on a mask to the outside world while leading seemingly normal and active lives. Inside, however, they often feel hopeless and down, sometimes even having thoughts about ending it all.People with smiling depression put on a happy face to the outside world, but they can experience a lift in their mood as a result of positive occurrences in their lives. Other symptoms of this condition include overeating, feeling a sense of heaviness in the arms and legs and being easily hurt by criticism or rejection. They are also more likely to feel depressed in the evening and feel the need to sleep longer than usual. With other forms of depression, however, your mood might be worse in the morning and you might feel the need for less sleep than you are normally used to.So how can they break this circle? A starting point needs to be known that this condition actually exists and that its serious. Only when we stop ignoring our problems because we think theyre not serious enough can we start making an actual difference. Then we can find purpose by taking the attention away from ourselves and placing it onto something else. Feeling that our lives matter is finally what gives us purpose and meaning and this can make a significant difference for our mental health and well-being.28.What do we know about people suffering smiling depression?A.They are wearing masks all day.B.They are difficult to get along with.C.They lead an abnormal life actually.D.Most of them commit suicide.29.What does the underlined word “atypical” in paragraph 2 mean?A.representativeB.commonC.hiddenD.formal30.Compared with smiling depression, people suffering other depressions_.A.may feel sleeplessB.feel more depressed in the eveningC.are tired of heaviness in the armsD.may eat more food31.What can we do to overcome smiling depression?A.Never talk about smiling depression and ignore its existence.B.Admit the condition and pay attention to ourselves.C.Value the importance of our life and enjoy it.D.Find out the problem and place it onto somebody else.DIf there was a subject at school that made me anxious, it was science. Maybe thats because in my tenth grade, I couldnt understand my physics teachers instructions, causing me to accidentally set fire to the classroom. So, when my husband and I decided to home-school our daughters, we made a deal: he would teach science, while I would handle everything else. But thats not how things have been going these past few weeks, since my husband has been too busy to teach the girls.Recently, while out on my morning hike before starting lessons, I noticed that the sky was a beautiful blue, and the air was filled with the sweet smell of flowers. Thats why I decided that the days lessons would be taught outside, although I remembered that my daughters hadnt had any science classes from my husband for a while.I returned to the house to get the girls ready. We headed up into the forest, settling ourselves by a pond that rarely has any visitors. My daughter Saoirse started to pick up pond weeds and catch frogs, while my other daughter Ula looked at me, waiting to be instructed. I handed her a drawing board and colored pencils. “We wait,” I told her, “and see if something comes along. In the meantime, just draw whats around you.”We worked for more than an hour, hardly speaking. A bird flew across the water, and then settled in front of a fallen tree. I quickly told Ula, worried that shed not seen the creature. But she had, and she started drawing it. An hour later, she finished her picture and I stared down at it. She drew the bird on her paper with amazing accuracy. But there was one other interesting fact about this drawing: she also drew me, sitting beside her.I realized, as I stared at this childs drawing of us watching a bird, how Id lived for 40 years, gathered 10 years of higher education, and never understood the foundation of science before this moment. The foundation of science is a sense of wonder; it isnt about accurately reciting words from a textbook. It is first and foremost about stepping outside our busy lives and amazing at the world around us.32.How did the author feel about science when in school?A.She was nervous about it.B.She was fond of it.C.She was confused about it.D.She was eager for it.33.The underlined word “it” in Paragraph 4 refers to “_”.A.the fallen treeB.the forestC.the birdD.the picture34.Which of the following best describes Ula?A.Shes very outgoing.B.Shes good at observing.C.Shes very hard-working.D.She shares interests with her sister.35.What is the foundation of science in the authors opinion?A.Attention to accuracy.B.Curiosity about the outside world.C.Determination to find out the truth.D.Ability to understand teachers instructions.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。 I wouldnt he the person I am today if I never travelled. Travelling has given me tons of great lessons that Ill never forget.Appreciating another culture Learning about another culture in school is one thing, but actually experiencing it is another. 36_ You can visit art museums, watch landmarks, or just stop at a caf. Before you know it, youll pick up on local customs or fall in love with unfamiliar foods.The pleasure of unplugging from social media Social media takes up a lot of our time and ifs really distracting and even damaging. So for me, when I travel I love the fact that Im often cut off from any Internet. I stop caring about what others are doing and instead focus on having fun. 37_Exploring your capability(能力) 38_ It brings the best out of you. As a shy person, I feel a sense of pride when I make friends with complete strangers or talk in broken foreign languages. Travelling has truly changed me in the best way. Now, whatever happens, Im capable of meeting the challenge!Patience I have never taken a vacation where nothing goes wrong. I ever lost my luggage, got hopelessly confused with directions, and waited 5 hours on a train that broke down on mid journey. 39_ Unexpected things can happen at any moment. The accidents travelling throws on your way teaches you to be more patient with your everyday problems.The world isnt as scary as you think If you watch the news as much as I do, its easy to start thinking that the entire world is a scary, dangerous place.40_ But in general, the average country is just as safe as the one you live in now. Why let your fear prevent you?A.Travelling is a transforming experience.B.Life doesnt always go according to plan.C.Travelling, however, lets us stop and enjoy the moment.D.The world is a giant place, and we each just make up a tiny part of it.E.I find a life behind a screen can never compare with a life being lived fully.F.Travelling exposes you to people and lifestyles quite different from those at home.G.Its important when travelling to keep your wisdom and take special precautions.第三部分 英语知识运用 (共两节，满分45分)第一节 完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。I was studying chemistry at college because my family thought it was the key to success. One day, my professor took me aside and asked a very simple question, “Why are you in my class when its obvious that you have little or no 41 in chemistry?”I came up with an explanation by 42 pressure from my dad, but he knew it was just a /an 43 excuse. He gave me the following advice.“Success can only be measured by oneself, and each of us is4 4 . Your success will not be the same as mine, as your neighbors or your parents. There is no secret rule, no examination you have to 45 , and no guarantee, but there is a secret ingredient 46 . To be successful in life in the broadest sense, you must 47 your passion. Whether it is fixing cars or exploring the world, you must be passionate about your4 8 and set a path to achieve it. Only then will you find true4 9 .”Since I was just nineteen years old, that was pretty profound advice to 50 , but I knew instinctively that he was 51 . I made a conscious self-examination of my short life to 52 where my passion was hiding. It was so 53 that even my kid sister could have told me my true passion was music. It was in my genes. I could play the piano by ear, but had 54 considered music as a hobby.Could I be a successful musician? Or a songwriter? Or a music critic? There was only one way to find out, so I took my profes