惠州市2019届高三下学期四月模拟考试英语试题(附答案).pdf

1 惠州市 2019 届高三下学期四月模拟考试英语注意事项:1.本试卷分第I 卷(选择题)和第 I 卷(非选择题)两部分。答卷前，考生必将自己的姓名、考生号、考场号和座位号填写在答题卡上。因考试不考听力，第I 卷从第二部分的“阅读理解”开始，试题序号从“21 开始。2.回答第 I 卷时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答题标号涂黑。如需改动,用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其它答案标号。写在本试卷上无效。3.回答第 II 卷时，将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。4.考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。第 I 卷第二部分阅读理解(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，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C 和 D)中，选出最佳选项，并在答，题卡.上将该项涂黑。A Are you seeking for some charming places in the world?Here are some destinations for you to explore.1.Basilicata,Italy This is a chance to visit Italys southern region before the world catches on.Between the heel that is Puglia and the toe that is Calabria,you will find Basilicata,the arch(拱状物)of Italys foot.Despite a storied and ancient past,the region has been overlooked in modern times.Easily Italys best-kept secret,Basilicata is reserved for beautiful beaches and ancient towns.In 2019,the town of Matera,a UNESCO site,will host the European Capital of Culture.It is also known for its ancient caves-once used for livestock,later as primitive homes,and today,as private residences or hotels beautifully restored.2.IcelandIs Iceland appealing?Absolutely for luxury travellers seeking over-the-top,only-in-Iceland experiences.High-end properties are money-consuming,from Edition Hotel opening in 2018 in Reykjavik to the super-private Trophy Lodge.An advanced hot-springs,the Retreat at Blue Lagoon Iceland,is set to open in May 2019 at the Blue Lagoon.And on the remote northern Troll Peninsula,Deplar Farm is a former sheep farm where adventurers can fly-fish and helicopter.2 3.Top End,Australia Australias remote Top End-the northernmost section of the Northern Territory is experiencing an upgrade of tourism to its aboriginal communities,the worlds oldest civilizations,according to 2017 DNA analysis.The regions small cities-Darwin,Palmerston,Katherine are seeing new markets and aboriginal centers,giving visitors a perfect place to appreciate the vast regions diverse cultures.4.Seattle,Washington Seattle takes a bold turn in 2019,not letting you down with a high budget.Multiyear reconstructions at the Space Needle are underway,including a restaurant complete with as pinning glass floor scheduled to open this spring.Downtown,tours of the huge NBBJ-designed Amazon Spheres filled with hundreds of plant species begin in early 2019，which will see the opening of the Pacific Northwests largest hotel,the 45-story Hyatt Regency Seattle.21.What can you know about Basilicata,Italy?A.It is located in top end of southern Italy.B.It is an ancient region without many tourists.C.There are beautiful beaches and ancient hotels.D.There are livestock in the ancient caves 22.What might travellers do in Iceland?A.They can enjoy an advanced hot-springs.B.They can visit a sheep farm.C.They can take a helicopter.D.They can appreciate the diverse cultures.23.Which places might cost you much money?A.Basilicata,Italy and Iceland B.Basilicata,Italy and Top End,Australia C.Top End,Australia and Seattle,Washington D.Iceland and Seattle,Washington B Humans and elephants dont always get along.In Africa and Asia,elephants damage infrastructure,farmers crops,and natural habitat important for other species.If an elephant becomes a problem,humans may kill it.So local people and conservationists are trying to find better ways to keep elephants away from sensitive places.Now,researchers think they have a good tool to prevent elephants:honeybee pheromones(信息素).Elephants dislike being stung in the trunk,so its an extremely sensitive organ.Imagine being stung in your nose by a bee,and multiply that a few thousand times.said Mark Wright,a professor of entomology at the University of Hawaii at Manoa.Kenyan farmers have long known that if they hang live beehives(蜂箱)around their farms,they will drive elephants away.The problem is how to manage hundreds of thousands of hives,if you have a huge area to protect.And then the idea came up t8 look at the alarm pheromones,which are chemicals that the bees release to launch an attack on something thats damaging the 3 hive.So the researchers tested out an artificial mixture of chemicals that imitates honey bees alarm pheromones.In Greater Kruger National Park in South Africa,the team hung white socks treated with the artificial mixture as well as untreated control socks around an elephant watering hole,and then observed the animals behavior.Elephants are really curious creatures.Theyll walk along and see something like a sock hanging on a branch in the environment,and theyll inspect it,and if its not treated with the alarm pheromones,theyll pick it up,throw it around,and try to taste it,things like that.And in the case of the treated ones,we found that they would show immediate signs of unease or uncertainty,and theyd eventually back off from them.Very seldom would they go pick them up and play with them.The study is in the journal Current Biology.In order to avoid the elephants more effectively,the researchers plan to make the pheromone mixture purer.That way,these remarkable animals will stay far away from wherever they should not be going-and both elephants and humans can coexist a bit more peacefully.24.What can we infer from the underlined words in Paragraph 2?A.Bees enjoy stinging elephants.B.Elephants trunk is a sensitive organ.C.Your nose is frequently stung by bees.D.Being stung in the trunk is unbearable to elephants.25.Why didnt the researchers hang live beehives to keep elephants away from crops?A.Because its of no use to elephants.B.Because its impractical.C.Because elephants like the taste of honey.D.Because they prefer to invent new chemicals.26.Paragraph 4 mainly tells us_ A.how to imitate honeybee alarm pheromones B.elephants reaction to the white socks C.how the experiment was carried out D.why the team hung two different white socks 27.The research was aimed at A.bettering the relation between humans and elephants B.cutting down the number of elephants C.preventing elephants from damaging crops D.protecting elephants C Products with“Made in China”on them have become an important part of the world as China is gradually taking the globe with its incredible manufacturing industry.Though Chinese products have already got rid of the image of low quality,there are still many foreigners who consider them cheap,low-end and copycat and claim that they will never buy one.However,a recent Japanese TV show which conducted a survey on Chinese products has astonished those who looked down upon Chinese manufacturing.The TV show did a test:Clear all the China-made products from a Japanese household.Four hours later,619 pieces of Chinese 4 products were removed,and even the clothes of the house owner had to be taken off.Not only in Japan,but also in the us people are seeing the same change.The US writer Sara Bongiorn who published a book titled Without MADE IN CIIINA a decade ago also conducted a similar experiment to measure the impact of globalization on ordinary Americans.She decided not to buy any products made in China for a year,At first,she was pretty positive about her decision,believing she could find substitutes from other countries.But she later proved herself wrong.Avoiding Chinese products on purpose,Bongiorn could only choose ltalian-made sneakers for her children at the price of$68 per pair,while the Chinese ones were only$I0.Once she tried to buy a candle for her husbands birthday,but failed to find one that was not made in China at six stores.At last,Bongiorn concluded in her book that Made in China products are inseparable to American society,since the inconveniences of living without them are a huge cost.US President Donald Trump has won lots of support for his slogan Make America Great Again and for his“Buy American,Hire American advertisements during his campaign.However,the hats,clothes,and flags printed with the slogans that were used for the campaign were all made in China.Today,with the arising awareness of brands and improving demand for quality,“Made in China”has gradually shaken off the label of cheap,copycat products,and is winning are reputation for competence.28.What can we know from the first paragraph?A.Products made in China sell best in the world.B.The quality of Chinese products still has a long way to go.C.Many foreigners still look down upon Chinese products.D.Chinese products are popular because they are cheap.29.From Sara Bongiorns experiment,we can learn she,A.refused any Chinese products for their poor quality B.lacked confidence at the beginning of the experiment C.gave up doing the experiment because it was much too expensive D.came to believe American society cant go without Chinese products 30.What is the purpose of using Donald Trumps campaign as an example?A.To support the idea that Chinese products are winning the market.B.To show that Donald Trump knew how to win peoples heart.C.To explain why American people refuse Chinese products.D.To show that America is in a trade war with China.31.In which of the following magazines can you most likely find this article?A.Readers Digest B.Business Exploration C.Green China D.National Geographic D“The first year was a bit like the first year of a marriage-but with 25 people rather than just one.That is how Jude Tisdall describes joining a co-housing development built for women 5 over50.Tisdall,an arts consultant in her early 60s,moved into the New Ground Complex in north London just over a year ago.Tisdall was lucky to secure one of the 26 apartments in the development.Its L-shaped design,with a single entrance that takes residents past the common room,is intended to foster casual social interaction,and there is a communal garden and space to cook and share meals together.Residents are aged between 50 and 90.The development is managed by the Older Womens Co-housing community,set up to bring the principle of co-housing communities established in Germany,Denmark,the Netherlands and the UK.“There are not many options for the old in the UK,says Maria Brenton,a founding member.“One third of over 65s live on their own,which causes loneliness and ill health,and two thirds of those are older women.Older people I have researched dont want to live in institutions like a care home.And they often say they dont want to end up like their parents-isolated and lonely.With the worlds population getting older and more urban,the needs of older residents will play an increasingly important part in the shaping of cities.According to UN figures,the number of over 60s is set to double by 2050.All cities will need to adapt to meeting this massive demographic change.Currently more than 700 cities in 39 countries are signed up for the World Health Organizations global network of age friendly cities and communities to promote healthy ageing and improve the quality of life for people over 60.32.How did Tisdall feel about joining the co-housing development?A.Disappointed B.Uncomfortable C.Happy D.Relaxed 33.Whats the purpose of the apartments special design?A.To make the apartments more secure.B.To emphasize its unique appearance.C.To keep residents free of anxiety.D.To promote residents communication.34.What can we know about the co-housing development?A.It is only accessible to people over 60.B.It differs from a care home.C.Its first established in the UK.D.Its in the charge of Maria Brenton.35.The underlined word in Paragraph 5 is probably related to_ A.controlling system B.community development C.population group D.health state 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。How to Master Your Public Speaking Voice6 Public speaking skills can be a disaster if you dont know how to use your voice.However,a little bit of practice and a confident outlook can help you to be a fantastic public speaker.36.Learn the sound of your own voiceRecord yourself as often as possible-speaking your thoughts aloud,having conversations with friends,giving a presentation at work,etc.so you can hear what your voice sounds like when you are relaxed,having fun,and in stressful situations.37 Master your breathingThe first step in developing a strong public speaking voice is mastering your breathing.38,which causes their voices to sound high and weak.Develop a habit of breathing deeply at a controlled pace throughout the day so that when it comes t0 your time to speak,youll have less trouble doing it.39 Its not just your breathing and vocal cords(声带)that have a physical vocal on your voice.When it comes to public speaking,it is essential that you stand or sit with your back straight.This makes your voice stronger and clearer by allowing you to breathe deeper.It also has the added benefit of making you look more confident.Adjust your speaking rateSpeaking too slow can cause people to get bored while speaking too fast can be hard to follow.40 The best speaking rate is in the range of 120-160 words per minute.Practise to control your time.A.Stand ready to speak B.Neither way is appropriate C.Use your vocal cords to pronounce D.It is a great way to help you speak under pressure E.It helps to improve your speaking on specific areas F.Many people make the mistake of not breathing deeply enough G.You can improve your public speaking voice through some ways 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,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。If there was a subject at school that made me anxious,it was science.Maybe thats because in tenth grade,I couldnt understand my physics teachers 41,causing me to accidentally set fire to the 42 So when it came to homeschooling our daughters,my husband and I made a 43:he would teach science,while I would 44 everything else.Recently on a sunny day,1 45 that the days lessons would be taught outside.We headed up into the forest,46 ourselves by a pond that rarely has any 47,My elder daughter Ula looked at me,48 to be instructed.I handed her a drawing board and the 49 pencils.“We wait,I told her,“and see if something comes along.50,just draw whats around you.A bird flew across the water,and then settled in front of a(an)51 log.I quickly told Ula,7 worried that shed not seen the 52.But she had,and she began drawing it.She drew the bird on her paper with 53 accuracy.But there was one other 54 fact about this drawing:she also drew me,sitting beside her.I 55,as I gazed at this childs drawing of us watching a bird,how I had lived for 40years,gathered 10 years of higher 56，and never understood the foundation of science before this 57.The foundation of science is a sense of 58;it isnt about accurately reciting words from a textbook.It is first and foremost about 59 outside our busy lives and marveling at(惊叹)the world around us.And from that day,I_ 60 taking over from my husband as the science teacher.41.A.instructions B.comments C.assessments D.praise 42.A.building B.classroom C.clinic D.library 43.A.wish B.promise C.schedule D.deal 44.A.learn B.report C.handle D.discuss 45.A.decided B.proved C.admitted D.heard 46.A.pushing B.checking C.dragging D.settling 47.A.friends