江苏省泰州市第二中学2020届高三英语上学期期初检测试题（无答案）

泰州二中2020学年第一学期期初检测高三英语试卷第一部分 单项选择（共35小题；每小题1分，满分35分）请认真阅读下面各题，从题中所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。1. China, with 56.6million people living in Internet connected homes, is now _ second only to the US, _ leading online rating service reported Monday.Athe; a B/; a C. /; the Dthe; a2. _ you may have, you should gather your courage to face the challenge.A. However a serious problem B. What a serious problemC. However serious a problem D. What serious a problem3. Two professors at Harvard University published a study of 3,300 new graduates, looking at _their names had any bearing on their academic performance.A. that B. how C. why D. whether4. The local guide told the explorers that ropes and knives were _ wanted to go into the inner part of the mountain must take along.A. that whoever B. what who C. what whoever D. that who5. Vitamin D gets produced when animals are exposed to direct sunlight, for _ reason, it is always advisable to give them chances to spend time in the sun.A. whose B. that C. which D. its6. People can find so many good things, such as useful information and lovely pictures on the web, _ it is also a global village filled with bad things.A. what B. when C. where D. while7. He expressed his hope _ he would visit China again the next year, and this was the very hope _ he expressed as soon as he arrived in the country.A. that; that B. which; which C. that; which D. which; that8. _ themselves with a new type of machine, the explorers went into a cave, hoping to find some _ treasure.A. Equipping; buried B. Equipped; buriedC. Being equipped; being buried D. Equipped; being buried9. Peng Liyuan has been wearing Ma Kes designs for more than a decade, however, _the brand, Pengs support of Chinese labels has surprised millions of Chinese who favor foreign fashion brands.A. regardless of B. instead of C. in place of D. in charge of10. Each misfortune you come across will carry in _ the seed of tomorrows good luck. So hang on until you succeed.A. one B. which C. that D. it11. Loneliness is a feeling _ people experience a powerful rush of emptiness and solitude.A. which B. where C. that D. how12. - Oh, my god! You _ come to the party in such a red dress.-Dont you know it is a fashion?A. must B. will C. can D. should13. According to Newtons first law of motion(运动)，a body is in motion but actually never _ a body which will remain in motion forever because it is impossible to get rid of external influence.A. there will be B. it is C. is there D. will it be14. Normally, a natural disaster and the damage _ causes can be very severe, especially when you consider the financial and physical losses.A. which B. it C. this D. that15. The decision, announced October 21, represents only a slight change in flight traffic from those countries most affected by the disease,-Liberia, Sierra Leone and Guinea-，_ most travelers from there already land at the appointed airports, where strict Ebola screening procedures, such as passengers temperature reading to detect fevers, are now in place.A. if B. because C. while D. whether16. According to the Gini Index, the degree of wealth concentration has risen by a third in the past 35 years and now is larger than _ of the US.A. this B. one C. that D. such17. She took her baby son, rushed out, and _ him in the car, drove quickly to the nearest clinic.A. put B. to put C. having put D. putting18. Researchers are puzzled over the results, which were completely opposite to what they _.A. expected B. had expected C. expectD. were expecting19. The British increased control over their American colonies, soldiers _ there to ensure that the Americans would obey them.A. were stationed B. to be stationed C. being stationed D. stationed20.Wearetotallyconfusedaboutwhyshestealsthings_shecouldeasilyaffordtobuythem.A.ifB.whenC.whileD.because21. So _ that in spite of the rare disease, he managed to live as rich and full a life as we do.A. optimistic and determined was Mary B. was Mary optimistic and determinedC. Mary was optimistic and determined D. optimistic and determined Mary was22. - _bargaining is always such great fun?-Usually people consider it a test to see who can stand their ground longer.A. What is it that B. Why is it that C. What it is that D. Why it is that23. She received _ of a surprise when Robert said that he was coming to New YorkA. anythingB. nothingC. everythingD. something24. Some parents are just too protective. They want to _their kids from every kind of danger, real or imagined.A. spot B. dismiss C. shelter D. distinguish25. Niagara Waterfalls, the largest of _ shaped like a semicircle, are 670 metres _ and fall 56 metres in an awesome sheet of water.A. which; in wide B. which; in width C. that; in width D. them; wide26. The typical climate here also has a great influence on the local plant distribution, _ isnt mentioned in the report,.A. that B. which C. as D. this27. She would be much healthier now _ with that much pressure from work when young.A. had she not burdened herselfB. were she not burdenedC. should she not burden herself D. were she not to be burdened28. For G20 Summit, the government gave the order_ all these houses _ in three months.A. what；will be pulled down B. that; will be pulled downC. which; be pulled down D. that; be pulled down29. In terms of absolute interest, she likes physics best, _ maths.A. besides B. except for C. except D. next to30. I hope you can quit drinking , because I want you to live _ I have.A. as long and healthy a life as B. as a long and healthy life asC. as long and healthy life as D. long and healthy as a life as31. Their relationship in marriage has reached a point_ they are supposed to calm down to think for each other.A. which B. that C. what D. where32. Non-stop work and lack of sleep have _ her beauty and youth in recent years.A. tried out B. made out C. worn out D. stood out33. The bank manger acknowledged on Wednesday that a clerk _ the private information of about 500 customers.A. was exposed B. was exposing C. had exposed D. would expose34. The young couple have been looking for houses，but havent yet found _ they can affordA. one B. that C. them D. it35. - The manager of the factory wants to improve production a great deal, but he doesnt spend much on technology.-I am afraid he wont realize his dream. You know _.A. empty vessels make the greatest sound B. you cant eat your cake and have itC. enough is as good as a feast D. two heads are better than one第二部分 完形填空（共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分）请认真阅读下面各题，从题中所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。The mental aspect of athletics is underrated. The common expression, “athletics are 90 percent 36 and 10 percent physical,” is often used by coaches, and stresses that mindsets make a huge 37 in competitions.“The physical aspect of the sport can only take you 38 ,” said Olympic gold medal-winning gymnast Shannon Miller during an interview with the Dana Foundation. “The mental aspect has to 39 , especially when youre talking about the best of the best. In the Olympic Games, everyone is talented. Everyone 40 hard. Everyone does the work. What 41 the gold medalists from the silver medalists is simply the mental game.”Many athletes have used the technique of mental imagery, or 42 , to perform at their best. Research on the brain patterns of 43 found that the patterns activated when a weightlifter lifted heavy weights were activated 44 when they simply imagined lifting and some studies have suggested that mental 45 can be almost as effective as physical training. One study, published in the Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology in 1996, found that 46 weight lifting caused 47 changes in muscle activity.“Mental imagery 48 many cognitive (认知的) processes in the brain: motor control, attention, perception, planning, and memory,” researcher Angie LeVan wrote in Psychology Today. “So the 49 is getting trained for actual performance during visualization. Its been found that mental practices can enhance motivation, increase confidence, improve motor performance and 50 your brain for success.”51 ， visualizing is more than just thinking about an upcoming event. 52 athletes use visualization, they truly feel the event taking place in their minds eye.“During visualization, she incorporates (整合) all of her 53 into the experience,” sports psychologist Dr JoAnn Dahlkoetter wrote in a blog post on The Huffington Post 54 a speed skater she works with. “She feels her forefoot pushing off the track, she hears her skating splits, and she sees herself racing ahead of the competitors. She experiences all of the elements of her race 55 before executing (完成) her performance.”36. A. lucky B. intelligent C. mental D. strategic37. A. difference B. importance C. improvement D. challenge38. A. so long B. so far C. so much D. so high39. A. turn on B. show off C. take up D. set off40. A. thinks B. moves C. runs D. trains41. A. breaks B. pushes C. decides D. distinguishes42. A. activation B. visualization C. motivation D. perception43. A. athletes B. gymnasts C. weightlifters D. skaters44. A. regularly B. normally C. finally D. similarly45. A. connection B. practice C. performances D. directions46. A. imagining B. considering C. reviewing D. dreaming47. A. few B. usual C. actual D. strange48. A. impacts B. increases C. slows D. follows49. A. brain B. body C. attention D. memory50. A. help B. apply C. use D. prepare51. A. Though B. However C. Thus D. Otherwise52. A. Unless B. After C. When D. Until53. A. observations B. spirit C. determination D. senses54. A. to B. for C. about D. with55. A. in surprise B. in detail C. on time D. for example第三部分：阅读理解（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）请认真阅读下面短文，从题中所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。AWith the average temperature for January standing at -50, it is no wonder the village is the coldest permanently inhabited settlement in the world. Known as the Pole of Cold, the coldest ever temperature recorded in Oymyakon was -71.2.This is the lowest recorded temperature for any permanently inhabited location on Earth and the lowest temperature recorded in the Northern Hemisphere.Ironically, Oymyakon actually means non-freezing water due to a nearby hot spring. Most homes in Oymyakon still burn coal and wood for heat and enjoy few modern conveniences.Nothing grows there so people eat reindeer meat and horse meat. A single shop provides the towns bare necessities and the locals work as reindeer-breeders, hunters and ice-fisherman.Doctors say the reason the locals dont suffer from malnutrition is that their animals milk contains a lot of micronutrients.Unsurprisingly, locals are hardened to the weather and unlike in other countries where a flurry of snow brings things grinding to a halt, Oymyakons solitary school only shuts if temperatures fall below -52.There are few modern conveniences in the village with many buildings still having outdoor toilets - and most people still burn coal and wood for heat. When coal deliveries are irregular the power station starts burning wood. If the power ceases, the town shuts down in about five hours, and the pipes freeze and crack.Daily problems that come with living in Oymyakon include pen ink freezing, glasses freezing to peoples faces and batteries losing power. Locals are said to leave their cars running all day for fear of not being able to restart them.Even if there was coverage for mobile phone reception the phones themselves would not work in such cold conditions.Another problem caused by the frozen temperatures is burying dead bodies, which can take anything up to three days. The earth must first have melted sufficiently in order to dig it, so a bonfire is lit for a couple of hours. Hot coals are then pushed to the side and a hole couple of inches deep is dug. The process is repeated for several days until the hole is deep enough to bury the coffin.Travel companies offer tourists the opportunity to visit the village and sample life in the freezing conditions.56. Which of the following statements about this village is true?A. Local children dont go to school because of the extreme cold.B. People there live a hard and simple life with few modern conveniences.C. People there have a healthy and balanced diets by eating vegetables and meat.D. The name of this village Oymyakon suggests that its extremely cold here.57. The sentence “If you thought it was cold where you are at the moment then a visit to the Russian village of Oymyakon might just change your mind.” can be put .A. before the first paragraphB. after the first paragraphC. after the sixth paragraphD. before the last paragraph58. What does the underlined phrase “grinding to a halt” probably mean in this passage?A. stopping B. growing C. continuing D. failing59. What is the purpose of writing this passage?A. To attract more people to visit this village.B. To inform readers of this special village.C. To help solve problems facing the village。D. To draw readers attention to poor people.BConventional wisdom says that hardship can make us old before our time. In fact, a new study suggests that violence not only leaves long-term scars on childrens bodies, but also changes their DNA, causing changes that are equal to seven to ten years of premature aging.Scientists measured this by studying the ends of childrens chromosomes(染色体), called telomeres, says Idan Shalev, lead author of a study published in Molecular Psychiatry.Telomeres are special DNA sequences which prevent the DNA in chromosomes from separating. They get shorter each time a cell divides, until a cell cannot divide any more and dies.Several factors have been found to shorten telomeres, including smoking, radiation and psychological stresses such as being treated badly when young and taking care of a chronically ill person.In this study, researchers examined whether exposure to violence could make childrens telomeres shorten faster than normal. They interviewed the mothers of 236 children at ages 5, 7 and 10, asking whether the youngsters had been exposed to domestic violence between the mother and her partner; physical maltreatment by an adult; or bullying. Researchers measured the childrens telomeresin cells obtained by swabbing the insides of their cheeksat ages 5 and 10.Telomeres shortened faster in kids exposed to two or more types of violence, says Shalev. Unless that pattern changes, the study suggests, these kids could be expected to develop diseases of aging, such as heart attacks or memory loss, seven to 10 years earlier than their peers.Shalev says there is hope for these kids. His study found that, in rare cases, telomeres can lengthen. Better nutrition, exercise and stress reduction are three things that may be able to lengthen telomeres, he says.The study confirms a small but growing number of studies suggesting that early childhood adversity imprints itself in our chromosomes, says Charles Nelson, a professor of pediatrics and neuroscience at Harvard Medical School.60. The new study found that _.A. hardship can change a childs agingB. violence leaves scars on a childs mindC. violence can speed up a childs agingD. hardship has a long term effect on a childs mind61. According to the text, telomeres _.A. are at the ends of peoples chromosomesB. can help prevent DNA from separatingC. can make a cell die quicklyD. become shorter before they die62. Which of the following is TRUE according to the text?A. Violence can cause quick cell division in childrens body.B. Researchers measured the childrens telomeres from their legs in the study.C. Being treated badly will make a childs telomeres shorten faster.D. Children who have shorter telomeres may have a heart attack earlier.63. What is the best title for the text?A. Violence Aging Childrens DNA B. Childrens Changing DNA PatternsC. Violence and Telomeres D. The Function of TelomeresCThree years ago I listened to a lecture on cognition(认知) that changed the way I think about intelligence. There are two types of cognition. The first is normal cognition: the ability to regain knowledge from memory. The second type of cognition is metacognition: the ability to know whether or not you know.Does this affect i