衡水中学2020届高三第一次联考英语试题及答案

1、河北衡水中学2020届高三上学期英语第一次联合考试试卷、阅读理解（共15小题，每小题2分，？茜分30分）1.阅读理解If you're looking to fully experience Africa's breathtaking scenery, and have an eye for adventure, then there's only one place to be. Here, inside Africa picks four of the best hikes from across the continent.1. KilimanjaroMake i

2、t to the top of Tanzania's 5,895-meter Kilimanjaro, and you'll be standing at Africa's highest point. The mountain is Africa's most-visited hiking destination, attracting tens of thousands of tourists and adventures every year.You don't have to a technical climber to climb Mount

3、Kilimanjaro; you just need not be pretty physically fit. There are six routes to choose from difficulty, scenery and success. No special equipment2. Atlas mountainsThe High Atlas is an impressive mountainous range in central Morocco that hosts North Africa's highest peak. Mount Toubkal, at 4,165

4、 meters. There's a variety of routes to follow during your climb but inexperienced climbers should note that the hike through the mountain's challenging zones is quite demanding.3. Mount KenyaA long-extinct volcano. Mount Kenya is Africa's second-highest peak, at 5,199 meters.Lying just

5、south of the equator, the mountain's deep valleys and diverse wildlife will guarantee you wonderful scenery and a fantastic hiking experience.The climb, however, to the mountain's steep ice-capped peaks is quite challenging, making it the most technical, probably, in that East African area.4

6、. Mount MeruMount Meru may forever exist in the shadow of its neighbor, Kilimanjaro, but Tanzania's second-highest mountain (4,565 meters) has its own devotees.It's less known, but Mount Meru is for the true enthusiast who wants to experience what very few people actually do.Mount Meru is of

7、ten used by mountaineers to accustom themselves before trying to conquer Kilimanjaro, or by those wanting a hike with the local Massai.(1) What do we know about Kilimanjaro?A. It'scomparatively easy to climb.B.It's Africa's second highest mountain.C. Itssix routes are equally difficult.D

8、.It lies to the east of Tanzania.(2) Why do mountaineers climb Mount Meru first before they do Kilimanjaro?A. Toavoid big crowds of climbers.B.To hike with the local Massai.C. Toget used to the situation.D.To experience what most people do.(3) Which is the lowest of the four?.KilimanjaroB. Atlas mou

9、ntainsC. Mount KenyaD. Mount Meru2.阅读理解Lebanese filmmaker Nadine Labaki has become the first female artist in the Arab world to be nominated ( 提 名)for an Academy Award ,or Oscar.Labaki directed the film Capernaum ,a film about a Syrian refugee ( 难民)boy and a Kenyan baby who live without parents on t

10、he streets of Beirut. It was nominated for best foreign language film.Labaki wil1 be one of the few female directors to compete for an Oscar this year. She told the Associated press "I wish there were a lot more women filmmakers this year represented, nominated in the Oscars. But I am sure in a

11、 few years we won't be having this problem anymore."Unlike in the West, women filmmakers are industry leaders in Lebanon.Capernaum received a 15-minute standing ovation ( 热烈欢迎)at this year's Cannes Film Festival. It won the Jury Prizethe third-highest award given at Cannes.The United Na

12、tions has publicly praised the film. Lebanon's Foreign Minister said.Capernaum put a Lebanese touch on the international film industry.The Oscar nomination of Capernaum is the second for Lebanon in two years in the film group. It demonstrates the country's rising star power.Labaki called mak

13、ing the movie a life-changing experience. She said Capernaum helps humanize the real struggles of refugees only briefly talked about in the news.We can't help but acknowledge that there is a fear of refugees in general around the world and there are these walls we are building, and this fear tha

14、t keeps growing," Labaki said.Capernaum will compete against four other films for the Oscar, including awards season favorite Roma. Directed by Mexico's Alfonso Cuaron, it earned 10 Oscar nominations, including for best picture.(1) Where does Labaki come from?A. Syria.B. Kenya.C. Lebanon.D.

15、 Mexico.(2) What do we know from Labaki's words in Paragraph 3?A. Few women directors have been nominated in the Oscars.B. She was the first female artist to compete for an Oscar. C More women directors will enter for Oscar this year D. Female directors have problems with their films.(3) Which o

16、f the following best describes Capernaum ?A. It is the best foreign language film.B. It shows the rising power of women.C. It has won the first prize at Cannes.D. It is highly thought of.(4) What does the underlined 'it' in the last paragraph refer to?A. Capernaum.B. The Oscar.C. Roma.D. Bes

17、t picture.3.阅读理解Being highly successful in any field is pretty rare. It takes a combination of natural talent, luck, determination, and plenty of outside support for someone to make it big in sports, entertainment, or business. But what if competing is all that matters to you, whether you are likely

18、 to succeed or not? This was the goal of Michael Eddie the Eagle Edwards, and that he reached that goal was an amazing achievement.Born in the U.K. in 1963, Michael was an enthusiastic downhill skier whose dream was to compete for Britain in world-class competitions. He would have liked to represent

19、 his country in the 1984 Winter Olympics, but there were a large number of downhill competitors, and Edwards didn't qualify. Seeing his chance elsewhere, he switched to ski jumping. Ski jumping didn't cost nearly as much, and there was almost no competition for a place on the Britain team.Bu

20、t number of hurdles (障碍)could have meant the end of Edwards' dream. He weighed more than most competitors, which put him at a disadvantage. He had no financial support for his training. Poor eyesight meant that he had to wear glasses under his goggles (护目镜)-not a good thing when they steamed up

21、at high altitudes. But he couldn't let any of this discourage him. He saw himself as a true lover of the sport who simply wanted the chance to compete. Winning wasn't the point. Having the opportunity to try was all he cared about. And nothing could stop him from trying.In the end, Edwards t

22、ook 55th place in the 1987 World Championships. He then went on to the Calgary Olympics in 1988, where he finished last in both of his events. Many athletes would have been embarrassed by this result, but he is proud of his achievement to this day. His determination to fight against all the odds mad

23、e him a global hero, and in 2016, the inspiring film Eddie the Eagle was made about his life.11) What is the purpose of the first paragraph?A. To add some background information. B. To uncover the secret of success.C. To expect an answer from readers.D. To introduce the topic.(2) Why did Michael Edw

24、ards choose ski jumping?A. It took less skill.B. The equipment was cheaper.C. There was little competition.D. It was easy to win the championship.(3) 3) After the Calgary Olympics, Edwards.A. felt he had reached his goalf B. was embarrassed by his resultsC. switched to film makingD. was glad it was

25、over(4) What made Michael Edwards outstanding?A. His determination to win.B. His enthusiasm for the sport.C. His attitude towards the Olympics.D. His ability to overcome physical disabilities.(4) 读理解The world's first hydrogen-powered trains have begun running in Germany. They began carrying pass

26、engers Monday in Germany's northern Lower Saxony state. The new train will run 100-kilometer trips and can travel up to 140 kilometers an hour.A French railroad company called Alstom built the two trains. Team in Germany and France cooperated on the project, which was supported by the German gov

27、ernment. The new train model ,called the Coradia ilint, signals the beginning of efforts in Germany and other nations to move away from pollution-producing diesel( 柴油)trains.The Coradia iLint is designed to run on non-electrified train lines with low levels of noise.It uses a process that combines h

28、ydrogen and oxygen to produce electrical power. If the system produces more energy than the train needs at that time, it can store the extra energy in batteries. The only emissions ( NE放物)are water and steam.A single tank of hydrogen can run a Coradia iLint train for about 1,000 kilometers. This is

29、very similar to the distance a diesel-powered train can run on with a single tank.Hydrogen-powered trains cost more than diesel trains to build. But Alstom officials say the operating costs are much lower. The company plans to provide another 14 Coradia iLint trains to Lower Saxony by 2021.The head

30、of railroad operations in the area, Carmen Schwab, praised replacing diesel trains with hydrogen. She said the move was an important first step in using clean-burning technologies to reach climate protection goals.Officials say the area's many wind turbines ( 涡轮机)will produce part of the energy

31、to create the hydrogen to power the trains.Alstom says several other European countries have also expressed interest in developing hydrogen train systems. France has already said it wants its first hydrogen train to be operating by 2022.(5) Why did Germany build the new trains?A. To replace diesel t

32、rains.B. To carry more passengers.C. To make traveling much easier.D. To develop friendship with France.(6) What is one advantage of the Coradia iLint?A. It runs without making any noise.B. It doesn't use electrical power.C. It costs much less to run.D. It is cheaper to make it.(7) 3) It can be

33、concluded that hydrogen trains.A. are widely usedB. are environmentally friendlyC. can stop air pollutionD. can produce water and oxygen(8) What might be the best title for the text?A. Saving Natural ResourcesB. Efforts to Reduce EmissionsC. World's First Hydrogen TrainsD. A New Way to Make Elec

34、tricity二、任务型阅读(共 5小题，每小题2分，满分10分)5.根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空自处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Try This at Home!Are you looking for a new pastime that will create a balance between physical activity and relaxation? Then yoga may be the perfect choice for you. Yoga can be practiced by people of all ages and levels of f

35、itness.It's a great way to strengthen your muscles and become more flexible.In the 1930s, Indian Sri Tirumali and K. Pattabhi developed one of the most popular forms of yoga practised worldwide today. They worked together using an ancient Sansknt text called Yoga Korunta to create a set routine

36、of yoga movements and breathing exercises.Ashtanga is different from other forms of yoga. It is a very powerful form of aerobic （ 有氧的）exercise which creates deep heat in the body.In other forms of yoga, however, the routine can change each time and the stretching exercises aren't aerobic.As well

37、 as making you stronger and more flexible, it can also help you to stay calm. By focusing on your breathing while doing physical exercise, you are able to get a balance between mind and body. In addition, yoga helps to make us healthier so we are less likely to get common illnesses like colds.Furthe

38、rmore, yoga encourages you to think about what you're doing. Often you will close your eyes while doing certain movements.After a few lessons you'll stop looking at what the others around you are doing. You will stop comparing yourself and start focusing on yourself. A. It can also be done a

39、nywhere at any time. B. The result of their co-operation was ashtanga yoga. C. Whatever kind of yoga you choose, there are many long-term benefits. D. This allows you to concentrate better and it makes you less competitive.E. Every time someone practices ashtanga, he or she does exactly the same mov

40、ements.F. If you're interested in yoga, but can find a class near you, then it might be an excuse to travel.G. Recently, it has become extremely common for beginners as well as advanced yoga students to go on yoga holidays. 三、完形填空（共 20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）6.阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、G和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。I had

41、driven home to celebrate my 38th birthday with my mother. When I arrived, I found her 1 proudly at the kitchen table, a chocolate cake and two boxes wrapped orange ribbon （ 丝带）in front ofher. "Happy birthday!" she said, 2at the boxes. "Open them."As she knows me 3than anyone, she

42、'd gotten me exactly what I wanted running clothes. I4 her and thanked her and proceeded （接着）to eat the cake."Too many 5 ," I said, not really caring.You'll run them off tomorrow," Mom said.Many adult children with a parent suffering from 6 memory will tell you there was one d

43、aythat 7 to them that their relationship with their mother or father would be forever changed.For me that day8two weeks later, when I drove back for another short 9. Icame upon exactly the same 10: my mom sitting at the kitchen table; a chocolate cake restingnext to two 11 wrapped in curly ribbon. T

44、he ribbon was green this time. That was the only12"Happy birthday!" my mom said.I was totally 13. What's going on?" I asked.Mom smiled. "Can't I celebrate my daughter's birthday?"This was no 14. This was real life, and since my mother clearly only wanted to make

45、me15, I pushed aside my fear and fulfilled my role as the 16daughter. I hugged her,thanked her and 17 the clothes. I did not mention to her that we'd done all this two18ago.My house is her world now. My mother and I have the 19conversation roughly 10 times aday20, I consider it a pleasure, becau

46、se every minute is new for her.1. A. cookingB. sittingC. singingD. dancing2. A. shoutingB. runningC. staringD. gesturing3. A. earlierB. longerC. betterD. less4. A. paidB. huggedC. comfortedD. ignored5. A. caloriesB. presentsC. decorationsD. candles6. A. sadB. lastingC. failingD. past7. A. signaledB.

47、 addedC. appealedD. contributed8. A. endedB. cameC. changedD. disappeared9. A. memoryB. birthdayC. partyD. visit10. A. dayB. ideaC. sceneD. celebration11. A. boxesB. bagsC. dressesD. hats12. A. colorB. choiceC. attractionD. difference13. A. movedB. confusedC. embarrassedD. excited14. A. pleasureB. t

48、roubleC. trickD. end15. A. happyB. shockedC. puzzledD. upset16. A. friendlyB. successfulC. forgetfulD. grateful17. A. admiredB. washedC. declinedD. wrapped18. A. daysB. weeksC. monthsD. years19. A. previousB. annoyingC. onlyD. same20. A. ThereforeB. InsteadC. HoweverD. Moreover四、语法填空（共10 小题，每小题1.5分，

49、满分15 分）7.阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1 个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。Monkeys do not like it when others get more foodthey do, according to a new study.Researchers from Yale and Harvard universities found Capuchin monkeys punish monkeysget morefood. "This sort of, 'If I can't have it, no one can' response is b

50、ecausepsychological spite ( 怨恨 ), and itwas(previous) thought unique to humans," said Kristin Leimgruber of Harvard University. She is aco-author of the research study. The researchers watched as some Capuchin monkeys(give) more food(explain) over email, "I think what we can conclude about

51、than others. They found that monkeys getting the the other monkey's bigger share.Another lead researcher, Laurie Santas, (small) share pulled a rope to fold up a table holdinghumans is that some of our more embarrassing tendencies have relatively deep(root)." Santos said thespiteful respons

52、e was not present with another member of the ape species chimpanzees(黑猩猩).An earlier study, she said, showed chimpanzees would fold up the table of other chimpanzees _(steal)food from them. But they would not punish chimpanzees who just happened(have) more food, Santossaid. In other words, it was fi

53、ne if another chimpanzee had more food as long as they did not steal it.五、短文改错(共10 小题；每小题1 分，满分10 分)It was raining light when I got up yesterday. After a quick breakfast, I took a umbrella with me and went toschool in a hurry. It was fifteen minutes after school began. I was running quickly when I s

54、ee an old man walkingslowly in the rain. I stopped, wondered whether to help him or not, as I might be late for school. Then I made a decision walk him home. About ten minutes late, we arrived at his house. He thanked for me again and again. I smiled and said it was nothing. I was late when I got to school. Hearing my story, the head teacher, that was givinghis lecture, praised me before all the student.六、书面表达（满分25 分）9.假定你是李华，给你开网店的英国朋友peter寄去了一包自家产的有机（organic）绿茶，并附有一份该茶的说明。请你给peter 发封邮件，要点如下：1）请他品茶；2）说明该茶的特点（有机、绿色等）；3）请他帮忙代卖该茶。注意： 1