广东惠州市2020届高三英语第一次调研考试

广东惠州市2020届高三第一次调研考试英语试题本试卷共12页,四大题,满分150分.考试用时120分钟.注意事项:答题前,考生务必用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔将自己的姓名和考生号和试室号和座位号填写在答题卡上.选择题每小题选出答案后,用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目选项的答案信息点涂黑.考生必须保持答题卡的整洁.考试结束后,将试卷和答题卡一并交回.I听力(共两节,满分35分)第一节:听力理解(5段共15小题;每小题2分,满分30分)每段播放2遍.各段后有几个小题,各段播放前每小题有5秒钟的阅题时间.请根据各段播放内容及其相关小题,在5秒钟内从题中所给的A B C选项中选中最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑.听第一段对话,回答第1-3题What are the two speakers mainly talking about?The mans tour along the west coast to the USA.Their travel in Los Angeles.The mans plan of his future travelWhat is the disadvantage of Los Angeles?The streets are dirty and narrow.It is difficult to travel around the city.There are few trees in the city.How did the man feel when he took the rides in Disneyland?He felt as if he had returned to his childhood once more.He felt it was thrilling to take rides there.He felt it was dangerous and risky to take rides.听第二段对话,回答第4-6题.Where was the woman born?A. The United States B. Australia C. Chile5. How old was the man when he returned to the United State?A. 20 years old B.15 years old C. 17years old6. What is the man studying?A. Physics B. Computer C. Philosophy听第三段独白,回答第7-9题.7. What is the tone of the talk?A. Inspiring B. Suggesting C. Persuading8. What is the best thing to do to get over culture shock?A. Try to make as many friends as possible.B. Dont spend all your time alone.C. Do as the Romans do.9. Who are the most possible audience?A. Some wound-be travelers abroad.B. Some college students.C. Some scholars attending a conference.听第四段对话,回答第10-12题.10. Why is the woman trying to find a new joy?A. She wants much higher salary.B. She wants to save travel expenses.C. She is tired of her present work.11. What position is being advertised in the paper?A. Travel agent B. Environmental C. Translator12. What are the key fat that determine the salary of the new position?A. Education and experience.B. Communication and team spirit.C. Devotion and work efficiency.听第五段独白,回答第13-15题.13. What is the speaker talking about?A. Pet diseases. B. Health problems. C. Translator.14. How many vets surveyed had started special clinics to help pets lose weight?A. 140. B.160. C.18015. What happened to the man whose dog was too fat to move?A. He was put in prison for a year.B. He was banned for life from keeping animals.C. He was fined $2,300.第二节:听取信息(共5小题;每小题1分,满分5分)听下面一段独白,请根据题目要求,从所听到的内容中获取必要的信息,填入答题卡标号为1620的空格中.听录音前,你将有10秒钟的阅题时间.寻音读两遍.你将有60秒钟的作答时间.The new houseThe priceWhatStateWay16._openwith a fingerrefrigeratorbe called openwith a 17._20._house18._by a 19._ II 、语言知识及应用(共两节,满分35分)第一节:完形填空(共10小题.每小题2分,满分20分)阅读下面短文,掌握其大意,然后从2130各题所给出的A B C 和D项中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将其涂黑.It is estimated that about 10 million people go into coastal waters every year to get a closer look at whales.When the eco-tourists try to have a look at the _21_mammals rising above the water line, killer whales lives are greatly_22_, though they are the top of the food chain in the sea.“We now have more whale-watch boats than there are whales,” said Kelley BalcombBartok of an _23_ in Washington State which works with scientists to protect whales.All this activity is causing people to show more _24_ about the whales health and survival .Some scientists say noise from all the boat traffic may _25_ a whales sonar(声纳，声波) ability as much as 95 percent .The whales need sonar to find food.There new studies _26_ this month suggest the interference caused by the tourists is damaging the whales, whose population in the Puget Sound region has _27_ from 98 to 80 in less than a decade. Scientist say all the traffic also forces the whales to move around morn, wasting energy needed for _28_food.“I would say that at times when there are a lot of boats and there is a lot of noise, they are easily _29_,” said Tom McMillen, captain of the whale-watching boat Stellar Sea, which takes out there groups a day.Scientists say there is less food in the sea for the whales to eat : besides, the population in the sea is more serious. Obviously the _30_from the boats make the life of the whales even worse.21. A. huge B. poisonous C. delicate D. cautions22. A. refreshed B. discovered C. threatened D. witnessed23. A. activity B. organization C. area D. avenue24. A. sympathy B enthusiasm C. excitement D. concern25. A. stop B. decrease C. increase D. improve26. A. released B abandoned C. predicted D. relieved27. A. changed B. sunk C. reduced D. fallen28. A. tasting B. hunting C. searching D. eating29. A. astonished B .annoyed C. disappointed D. excited30. A sound B. voice C. noise D. echo第二节：语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，在空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中的词语的正确形式填空，并将答案填写在答填卡标号为31-40的相应位置上。Jane Adams came from a well-to-do and cultured family. She was so distressed about the misery of poor people that she left _31_fine home to spend her life in the slums of Chicago. In 1889, she established a settlement house _32_she initiated many projects such as hot-lunch service for factory workers, day-care centers for little children, free _33_(class) for young people , a gymnasium and art gallery for adults . Immigrants _34_ other poor people came to her settlement house for advice and help as well as for fun .Jane Adams was also active in fighting _35_ the use of child labor and war .She worked for women right _36_(vote) and for improving the situation of the blacks . Jane Adams had great influence on the development of social work in the US and in _37_ parts of the world. She promoted the responsibility for the welfare of the poor. Later, settlement houses of a similar kind _38_(found) in many poor neighborhoods to make the poor more _39_(meaning). In 1931, jane Adams was awarded the Nobel Prize for _40_ she had done for society.III、阅 读（共两节，满分40分）第一节：阅读理解（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项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AWhen the sun is up in Amsterdam, the largest city in the Netherlands sits quietly on the Amstel River .You can rent a bicycle, visit the Van Gogh or Anne Frank museum, or take a water taxi.But when the sun goes down, the partying begins. In the big clubs and in coffee shops, tourists gather to hang out, talk politics and smoke.Several areas of the city clearly show the two worlds that rule Amsterdam. And they are all within a short cab ride of each other.For example, Dam Square attracts daytime sightseers to its festivals, open markets, concerts and other events. Several beautiful and very popular hotels can be found there. And there is the Royal Palace and the Magna Plaza shopping mall.But as evening descends on Dam Square so do the party-seeker. Hip pop or funk music begins blaring from Club Paradiso and Club Melkweg. These are two of the most popular clubs in Europe. So if you come, be ready to dance. The clubs dont shut down until 4 am.And while you are there, check out the various inexpensive ways to tour the city. Dont worry about getting lost. Although Dutch is the official language, most people in Amsterdam speak English and are happy to help you with directions.And you will notice that half the people in streets are on bicycles. They rent for US $17 to $20 for a whole day.Amsterdam also has a good canal system. From anywhere between US $2 and $9.50, you can use the canal bus or a water taxi to cruise the “Venice of the North”.You can take in the picturesque canal house architecture: The rows of neat, narrow sour-story dwellings of brownstone with large windows are well worth seeing. Many of them are several centuries old.You might also want to jump out of the canal bus at the Museum Quarter and start walking. Masterpieces by Dutch artists such as Rembrandt, Bruegel, Van Gogh and others are on display at the Van Gogh Museum, Rembrandt House and others.The city has an appreciation of its historic post. One place to visit is the Anne Frank House in Nine Streets. It was there that the young Jewish girl wrote her famous diary during World War II. Visitors can original diary and climb behind the bookcase to the room where she and her family hid from the Nazis for two years.41. At the beginning of the passage, the author indicates that_.A. Amsterdam is generally known as a quiet cityB. Amsterdam presents two different picturesC. Parties go on all day long in AmsterdamD. Amsterdam attracts many daytime visitors42. Which tourist attraction is mentioned in detail in Paragraphs Four and five?A. Royal palace. B. Club Paradiso. C. Dam Square. D. Magns Plaza.43. What the authors purpose in writing the passage?A. To share his experiences with readersB. To list the places of interest in AmsterdamC. To introduce the residents life in AmsterdamD. To attracts people to visit Amsterdam44. According to the passage, the local people have all the following characteristics EXCEPT_.A. they are party goers B. they show hospitalityC. they can speak English D. they are fond of cycling45. Which of the following words can best describe Amsterdam as a tourist city?A. Modern B.Quiet C. Delightful D. HistoricBIn a moment of personal crisis, how much help can you expect from a New York taxi driver? I began studying this question and answers interesting.One morning I got into three different taxis and announced, “well, its my first day back in New York I seven years. Ive been in prison.” Not a single driver replied, so I tried again. “ yeah, I shot a man in Reno.” I explained, hoping the driver would ask me why,but nobody asked. The only response came from a Ghanaian driver, “Reno? That is in Nevada?”Taxi driver were uniform sympathetic when I said I d just been fired. “This is America,” a Haitian driver said. “One door is closed. Another is open.” He argued against my plan to burn down my boss house. A Pakistani driver even turned down a chance to profit from my loss of hope; he refused to take me to the middle of the George Washington Bridge-a $20 trip. “ Why you to go there? Go home and relax. Dont worry. Take a new job.”One very hot weekday in July, while wearing a red ski mask and holding a stuffed pillowcase with the word “BANK” on it, I tired calling a taxi five times outside different banks. The driver picked me up every time. My ride with a Haitian driver was typical of the superb assistance I received.“Lets go across the park.” I said. “I just robbed the bank there. I got $25,000?” he asked.“Yeah, you think it was wrong to take it?”“No, man. I work 8 hours and I dont make almost $70. If I can do that, I do it too.”As we approached 86th and Lexington, I pointed to the Chemical Bank.“Hey, there is anther bank,” I said, “Could you wait here a minute while I go inside?”“No, I cant wait. Pay me now.” his unwillingness may have had something to do with money taxi drivers think the rate for waiting time is too low-but I think he wanted me to learn that even a bank robber cant expect unconditional support.46. From the Ghanaian dirvers response, we can infer that_.A. he was afraid of the author B. he though the author was crazy C. he looked down upon the author D. he was indifferent to the killing47. Why did the Pakistani driver refuse to take the author to the middle of the George Washington Bridge?A. Because he was able to help the author to find a new job.B. Because he wanted to go home and relax.C. Because he thought that the author would commit suicide.D. Because it was far away from his home.48. In the authors opinion, the drivers unwillingness “to wait outside the chemical Bank indicate _.A. The driver thought it wrong to support a taxi rider unconditionallyB. The driver was frightened and wanted to leave him as soon as possibleC. The driver did not want to help a suspect to escape from a bank robberyD. The driver thought that the rate for waiting time was too low49. Which of the following statements is TURE about New York taxi drivers?A. They are ready to help you do whatever you want toB. They are sympathetic with those who are out of work.C. They refuse to pick up those who would kill themselves.D. They work only for money50. The passage mainly discusses _.A. the way to please taxi ridersB. the way to deal with taxi ridersC. taxi drivers attitude to riders in personal troubleD. taxi drivers attitude to troublesome taxi ridersCYOUR mom might cook a bowl of noodle for you on birthday. But in the US, a mom makes a cupcake for her children on their birthday.Cupcakes are small, round cakes topped with frosting . it has been an American tradition that moms bring cupcakes to the celebrate their childs birthday.But recently some doctors have called for this to be banned. They believe cupcakes contribute to child obesity.Despite their good intentions, however, some people believe that experts are interfering with American culture. The cupcakes is seen as American as apple pie only prettier.According to marion nestle,a professor of nutrition at New York university, the cupcakes is the most democratic of desserts. As they are small enough for one person, you dont have go share your cupcake with anyone its all yours. They are also all the same size, so there cant be any cries of “she got the bigger piece!”Each bite can taste different depending on how much icing you have. It is a lesson in self determination. Some people eat only a little of the frosting every time, other have it all in just one bite.In recent years, eating a cupcake has become as trendy as having a cup of Starbucks coffee.Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton jokingly promised on a talk show that if she was elected president, a he would give everyone a cupcake on her birthday.Ruth Reichl, editor-in-chief of gourmet magazine, explains that the rise of the cupcake is very much about going buck to American national identity in food, which is all about comfort. “people want to about when they and their country were innocent,” she said.51. According to the passage, it has been an American tradition that_.A. a party for children is held on their birthdayB. A mom cooks a bowl of noodles for her children on their birthdayC. A mom makes a cupcake for her children on their birthday and brings it to the classroomD. parents go traveling with their children on their birthday52. Why do doctors ask people to ban cupcake on childrens birthday?A. Because they themselves dont like cupcakeB. Because they think cupcakes are not so deliciousC. Because they believe cupcakes will cause cries of “she got the bigger piece”.D. Because they believe cupcakes are one of the causes to make children become fat.53. The following are true according to Marion Nestle expect that _A. the cupcake is more democratic than any other deserts in the USB. the cupcake is too small to share with othersC. the sizes of cupcakes are the same so it is equal to everyoneD. cupcakes will lead to child obesity so they should be banned54. The underlined word “trendy” in paragraph 7 probably means_A. popular B. gentle C. delicious D. different55. Why did the writer mention Hillary Clinton and Ruth Reichl?A. To arouse the readers attentionB. To show that cupcakes are becoming a popular to show kindness and comfort.C. To make a comparison between themD. To give readers a general idea of cupcakes第二节：信息匹配（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下列应用文及相关信息，并按要求匹配信息，请在答题卡上将对应题号的相应选项字母涂黑。首先请阅读下列旅游公园的信息：ACANYON COUNTRY PARKArizonas northwest region is home to awe-inspiring beauty, including one of the Seven wonders of the world: the grand canyon. Explore further and you will find the beautiful Sedona/oak creek canyon and the high-peaked San Francisco Mountains. Activities change along with the colors of the seasons, from hiking and rafting to skiing and sledding.B. Chief Sleep Easy RV ParkQuiet park for all about with great value. Located in a small town but close to larger towns in Nevada and Utah. Club house and internet. Most utilities paid.Then retreat to this campground with lush landscaping and a lovely San Gabriel Morntains backdrop. Enjoy Wi-Fi and modern service for your computing needs. The full gym and hearted pool are open year-round, the mini market is fully stocked and catering service is available.Open all year. Set at 7,000 feet under the cool shade of ponderosa pines near the Coconini National forest and near historic route 66. set out on hiking trails from your cliff dwellings. Northern Arizona features local geology and native cultures. Shop and dine in downtown flagstaff. KOA staff can help arrange tours to northern Arizona sites.D. CANYON MOTEL&RV PARKThis property is rated 1 in the Williams www. Tripadvisor. com for the third year in a row. This grand canyon country location is a perfect escape from the ordinary mountain views and located in the largest growth of ponderosa pines in the world. Exit 140 at the grand canyon exit 165. Go south 3/4 mile and the park is the first business on the right.E.RED LODGE KOA PARKOpen May 11September 30.Our Activities: golf trout fishing/ hiking horseback riding, shopping/ restaurants.Our Events: heated swimming pool, Available Memorial day through labor day, fun cycles, banana peel bike rental.F. FLINTSTONES BEDROCK CITY PARKLocated in beautiful northern Arizona. It is a theme park of wildlife, with a natural animal zoo, a gift shop, a diner, a convenience store, galleries and restaurants. The legendary beartooth highway