北京市东城区2020届高三上学期期末考试英语试题Word版含答案

1、东城区2017-2018学年度第一学期期末教学统一检测高三英语2018.1本试卷共10页，共120分。考试时长100分钟。考生务必将答案答在答题卡上，在试 卷上作答无效。考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。第一部分：知识运用（共两节，45分）第一节单项填空（共 15小题；每小题1分，共15分）从每题所给的A.B.C.D四个选项中，选出可以填人空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。例: Its so nice to hear from her again.,we last met more than thirty years ago.Whats more B. Thats to sayC.

2、 In other words D. Believe it or not 答案是D。-Youre late again.-Sorry. Ito set my alarm clock.forget B. will forget C. forgot D. would forgetLilys draw ing may not be excelle nt, J know she has done her best,A . so B . or C. for D. butSome pressure is good for youit can help you to try harder.uni essB.

3、 although C. before D. asCould you tell Jill she should bring to the meeting tomorrow?A. whatB. whe nC .whether D. why5.IMr. Bert of the cha nge of the meeti ng. You dont have to pho ne him aga in.A. have in formed B. will have in formedC. would inform D. had in formedWorkers have bee n work ing thr

4、ough the ni ghtthe bridge safe.A . made B . to makeC. being made D havi ng madeChin ese kites in an cie nt times in the shape of birds.A. desig n B. had desig nedC. were desig ned D. have bee n desig ned-Remind me to buy a bottle of wine for the party this weekend.-I .A. can B. must C. should D. wil

5、lThe train is chedule. Youll have to wait another fifteen minutes.A. in B .behi nd C. across D. offThe rain forest is an amaz ing place,_with pla nts and ani mals that aren t found any whereelse in the world.A. filli ng B. filled C. bei ng filled D. to fillwe want to get to Chicago by sun set, it me

6、ans havi ng to leave at daw ntomorrow.A. If B. After C. While D. WhereHistory en ables pupils to lear n about their culture,helps them to un dersta ndthe societythey live in.A. who B. which C. where D. that840 square miles, the national park has beautiful lakes, mountains and forests.A. Cover B. Cov

7、eri ngC. Covered D. To coverhe works is con sidered the finan cial cen ter of the city.A. What B. Why C. Where D. How-How was the party last Saturday?-It was fun; you。A. came B . had comeC. would come D. should have come第二节完形填空（共 20小题；每小题1.5分，共30分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的A.B.C.D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。B

8、ig City Bus DriverWhe n I was 20, I went to stay with a frie nd for two weeks in Van couver. My frie nd workedduring the day, so I decided to go 16 on my own. I knew where I was and where l wan ted to go, the Van couver Aquarium （温哥华水族馆）.It soun ded 17 .But soon I was completely 18boarded a bus, fig

9、uring it must do a circle, right? I19_walked quite a while, uprode a good half hour before beco ming impatie nt and the n got and dow n various blocks, but had no idea where I was.Ive lived in a tiny town all my life, rarely leaving it. Being a small town girl, I admit Im fairly 20 about city life.

10、People at home always told me city people were cold and unconcerned about others, so I was afraid to 21 to anyone.I got on ano ther bus, and the n ano ther aga in. Fin ally, after hours, I decided to get on ONE bus, and stay on 22 I recognized something. I rode over half an hour. Nothing ever seemed

11、 23 .When I became the only passenger on the bus, I began to get 24 had no cell phone , and did nt even 25my frien ds office teleph one nu mber.As I was about to give up and leave the bus, the driver asked 26 I wan ted to go. I told him the aquarium, and he laughed, say ing his bus would nt go any w

12、here n ear. _27 back in my seat, really afraid and upset. He asked where I was from, and I told him what had happe ned and now I just wan ted to go back to my frien ds place.28 _, the driver pulled the bus over and called me to the from. He gave me detailed29 as to which buses to take, and how to un

13、 dersta nd the bus system. He 30 pri nted the bus tickets I n eeded from his machi ne.I was shocked. He spent a good twenty minutes 31 _ me, telling me everything I needed to know, before giv ing me the tickets, I tha nked him repeatedly, and asked him how much I _32for the tickets, Nothing. Just ge

14、t yourself to your friends home.Thanks to his 33, I was able to make my way back to my frien ds house. I dont knowwhat I would have done if that driver had not take n the 34 _to help me. What people had told me was not true. City people 35, just like the driver. I never did learn his name, but nialw

15、ays remember him.16. A. march ingB. shopp ingC. cycli ngD. explori ng17. A. simpleB. specialC. farD. true18. A. lateB. tiredC. aloneD. lost19. A. upB. offC. overD. about20, A, guiltyB. impatie ntC. ig norantD. serious21. A. walkB. nodC. talkD. write22.A.becauseB. un tilC .thoughD. after24. A. scared

16、B. surprisedC. angryD. curious25. A. callB. no ticeC. tellD. know26.A.howB. whyC. whetherD. where27. A. lookedB.sankC. droppedD. kept23. A. familiarB. in terest ingC. necessaryD. ordi naryA. ObviouslyB. Amazi nglyC. GraduallyD. UsuallyA. appo in tme ntsB. positi onsC. in struct ionsD. requireme nts3

17、0, A. onlyB. everC. almostD. even31. A. withB. onC. atD. to32. A.boughtB. owedC. orderedD. charged33.A.courageB. hon estyC. kindn ess . D.trust34. A. timeB. pai nC. placeD. risk35. A. serveB. behaveC.careD. un dersta nd第二部分：阅读理解（共两节，40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，共30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C、D）四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将

18、该项涂黑。1IA1Position Title: Wildlife Volu nteer-Butterfly Mo nitors (2 positio ns)Dates: Mid May to September. 2018Hours: 8-16 hours/weekLocatio n: Cuyahoga Valley Nati onal ParkDuties: Park staff will train volunteers in butterfly identification and data recording for one week before volunteers work i

19、n team of two to help track butterfly monitoring areas. Butterfly mon itori ng areas are 1 2 miles in len gth and are walked one time per week. There are a total of three butterfly mon itori ng areas with in the park. Butterflies are ide ntified by using bino culars(远镜 )or by netting and releasing.D

20、ata is recorded on data sheets.Skills Required: Applica nts must have self motivati on and desire to work with others. V olun teers will work during days when temperature is 70 degrees or more, between 10:30 am and 5 pm. Ability to walk a long dista nee in hot and humid con diti ons is n eeded. Skil

21、ls with basic butterfly identification are not a must but helpful.Requirements: Applicants must complete a National Park Service Agreement and have their backgro unds looked in to. U. S. citize nship is required. Applica nts must be curre nt Kent State Uni versity stude nts.How to Apply: Please requ

22、est an applicati on from Mike Joh nson at gkovachke nt. edu and send it back to Mike Johnson at gkovachkent. edu, with the above position title as the subject, byFebruary 15, 2018. If offered an in terview, please come to Cuyahoga Valley Nati onal Park with your pers onal resume in troduci ng your e

23、ducati on and your previous work experie nee.For further information,please calljwalters forevnp, org.What will a volun teer do in this program?Help make a data record.C. Work at least 16 hours per week.Applicants for the job mustL .have the skills of butterfly ide ntificati onC. be uni versity grad

24、uatesTo apply for the position, one needs to Jamie Walters at (330) 657-2142 or emailWalk 1 2 miles every day.D. Ide ntify butterfly mon itori ng areas.have their backgro unds checkedD. desig n a programcall (330)657-2142visit Jamie Walters at the officehand in a resume before February 15send the ap

25、plicati on to gkovach kent. eduB6I wish we had nt come on this trip! Jeffs voice echoed across the n arrow canyon( 峡谷).His father stopped, breath ing heavily. This is hard on you, but youve got to come throughwith courage! He gently placed his hand on the boys shoulder. Now, I dont know if I can mak

26、eit without stopp ing every so ofte n.Youre young, but youre strong and fast. Do you rememberthe way back from here to the road, if you had to go alone?Jeff flashed back to the painful scene of Mark, his seventeen-year-old brother at their campsite. He was bitten by a snake yesterday. This morning h

27、e couldnt move, and the pain got worse. He needed medical attention right away. They had left their phone in the car, and it must have been out of power by then. Leaving Mark at the campsite and seeking help was their only choice.Jeff, could you do it?Jeff looked to the end of the canyon, several mi

28、les away. He nodded and a plan began to take hold in his mind. What is the name of that little town we stopped, Dad? There must be a hospital there.Flint. We parked at the side of the road a few miles out of Flint. Jeff nodded. Then they continued climbing. Stone by stone, they made their way up the

29、 canyon. Gradually, Jeffs father grew smaller and smaller in the distance. Jeff waved to him and then climbed toward the road. Two hours later, he finally reached the road and struggled toward the town, almost exhausted.Cant stop, he thought. Marks in big trouble. Keep going. Suddenly, he saw a truc

30、k heading toward him. Hey, mister! he shouted, waving both arms. He began to jog toward the truck, and then broke into a full-speed run.His chest was burning with every breath when the truck driver stopped by him. Jeff explained breathlessly. The driver reached for his cellphone as soon as he heard

31、about Mark. Better get the helicopter in there, he said immediately, But Jeff wasnt sure about that because everything got unclear and then went black and quiet.Hours later, Jeff opened his eyes to find his father on a chair nearby, Youre a hero, son, his father said with a smile. You had the helico

32、pter sent into the canyon after Mark. I cant tell you how happy I was when I saw it overhead. They got him to the hospital, Hes going to be fine soon. Im so proud of you ！ Why did Jeff and his father climb up the canyon?They were going for rescue. B. They were doing physical exercise.They were meeti

33、ng Jeffs brother.D. They were searching for their campsite.What happened to Mark?A. He lost his way.He lost his phone.He was hit by a truck.Why did Jeffs father let him go alone?Jeff was faster than him.Jeff needed more exercise.What can be the best words to describe Jeff?Humorous and ambitious.C. C

34、autious and sensitive.CIg Nobel PrizeHaving a meal is an easy and delightfulwoodpecker（ 啄木鸟 ） , its not that simple. ToHe was bitten by a snake.Jeff knew the way better.Jeff preferred going by himself.Determined and caring.Generous and cess for most people. However, for aget dinner, a woodpe

35、cker has to hit its headagainst a tree numerous times per day. Yet, amazingly, it never suffers any ill effects like brain damage. According to research, it is the woodpeckers thick head bones that protect it from the impact of the blows. For explaining that, Ivan Schwab won an Ig Nobel Prize,Ig Nob

36、el Prizes are organized by The Annals of Improbable Research , an American magazine that celebrates the funny side of science. Each year, ten winners are awarded prizes in honor of their achievements that first make people laugh, and then make them think. Most of the award-winning research, like Sch

37、wabs, may seem unusual, but it usually grabs peoples attention indeed. And no matter how ridiculous the research sounds, people can find it inspiring and amusing.Brian Wansinks research might interest you. He took home an Ig Nobel Prize for looking into the influence of visual factors on peoples app

38、etites. He used specially designed bowls that refilled themselves with soup while people were eating. Since these people had no idea this was happening, they just kept eating from these bottomless bowls. They said they didnt feel full because their bowls were not empty yet. People in this experiment

39、 ate 73 percent more soup than normal. Owing to these results, Wansink concluded that its not peoples stomachs that decide when they have eaten enough, but their eyes.Ig Nobel Prizes also give attention to science and technology that is a part of our daily lives. Take the karaoke machine for example

40、. Its inventor Daisuke Inoue was employed at a ni ghtclub, play ing the pia no for the customers who wan ted to sing. He was nt skillful eno ugh to play all the songs properly. To clear up the problem, he created the karaoke mach ine. To Ino ues surprise, the machine caused considerable changes in e

41、ntertainment worldwide. The Ig Nobel Prize was awarded to Inoue not only because his invention was entertaining, but also because it brought about a n en tirely new way for people to lear n to tolerate each other.These research results of Ig Nobel Prizes may not be as great as Edis ons light bulb or

42、 Newtons Laws of motion. However, they do show peoples willingness to take action and to try new ways to solve problems. Accord ing to Mare Abraharus, a foun der of the Ig Nobel Prizes, If you win on e, it means that you have done someth in g.Why did Ivan Schwab win an Ig Nobel Prize?His discovery c

43、an be applied in daily life.His research result ben efits the en viro nment.He inven ted a new way to avoid the impact of blows.He found why woodpeckers could be free from brain damage.What is main ly talked about in Paragraph 3?Why Ig Nobel Prizes can get peoples trust.Why peoples eyes decide their

44、 stomachs.Why Wan si nk won an Ig Nobel Prize.Why visual research in terests people.The Ig Nobel Prize awarded to Daisuke Inoue suggests Ig Nobel Prizes inventions can easily become popularIg Nobel Prize wi nners are familiar with en terta inmentmost Ig Nobel Prizes inven ti ons are created by accid

45、e ntD. Ig Nobel Prizes may go to inven ti ons with global in flue nceWhat do the research results of Ig Nobel prizes have in com mon?They are related to everyday life.They solve problems in peoples work.They seem un expected but meanin gful.They are ridiculous and hard to un dersta nd.SharentingIts

46、the holiday season, the time when we connect with family and friends. Social media sites like Twitter and Facebook are full of festive pictures, featuring parents catching and sharing those special family moments, their childs wish list, and maybe even a cute video of their child dancing to Jingle B

47、ell:Rock while wearing a diaper（ 尿片 ） and Santa hat. Swelling with pride, parents cant wait to get approval with a thumbs up or better yet a personalized message on their treasured post.Adults should be able to post what they want online. However, when exposing family moments online, are they sharin

48、g too much information? Do parents have the right to share those cute now, but embarrassing later moments about. kids? Have children willingly given their agreement to sharing their cute but funny video online?A recent study found that 75% of parents turn to social media for parenting-related inform

49、ation and social support. There is even a term: used to describe the overuse of sharing too much information about kids on social media: sharenting. Research also finds that sharenting isnt going anywhere anytime soon. Whats troublesome is that a typical parent has about 150 Facebook friends and onl

50、y a third of them are actual friends. So, that brings up good questions-Who are we really sharing our information with and why? Who knows when and where that photo could resurface in the future?While theres no reliable information on how young children feel about things posted online, we do have inf

51、ormation about how teens feel. According to a report by the Family Online Safety Institute, 76% of teens are concerned about their privacy. Many teens constantly search for new apps that allow anonymity. When names are required, they use screen names that dont reveal real information. If our teens a

52、re doing a better job of protecting themselves online, shouldnt parents take the lead and do the same? Plus, with more and more college admission representatives and potential employers surfing the internet for potential candidates, wed hate for one of our posts to change an important decision. Thin

53、k about it. online reputations are now becoming inseparable with real life ones. Of course, we can secure our privacy settings, only allowing our friends to view pictures, posts and videos, but that doesnt stop others from uploading our pictures, Adults need to be cautious of sharing information onl

54、ine, especially information about children.So. this holiday seas on, enjoy family time and share those special memories with family and frien ds. Before click ing the app to upload photos or videos, stop and think twice.Which of the followi ng behaviors is share nti ng?A. A girl atte nds a live perf

55、orma nee on li ne.A father tells his sons story to his colleagues.A mother posts her babys pictures on Facebook.A boy in vites his friends to his birthday party at home.What does the underlined word anonymity in Paragraph 4 mean?A. On es real n ame.B. Using stra nge n ames.Un cha ngeable n ames.D. B

56、eing unknown by n ame.Whats the authors attitude toward share nti ng?A. Sympathetic. B. Negative. C. Neutral. D. Unconcern ed.What is the main purpose of the passage?A. To state an argume nt. B. To support an opinion.To compare differe nt ideas. D. To questi on a point of view.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，共10分）根据

57、短文内容，从短文后的七个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。In all our lives we must make choices. You make choices from the time you get out of bed in the morning until you go to sleep at night. What time to get up? What to wear? What to eat? You also make more significant choices when you graduate from high school. 5 1 College? Tech ni cal training?No matter the size of the decisi on, the com mon thread in all of them is that they in volve an opport unity cost. Opport un ity cost is your n ext best alter native-your sec ond choice. F