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1、甘谷一中20192020学年度高三第二次检测考试英语试题第卷（选择题 共90 分）第一部分： 听力（略）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)阅读下列四篇短文，从每小题后所给的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。AThe Environmental Film Festival has become one of the worlds grandest supporters of the environmental film. To offer fresh views on global environmental i

2、ssues, this years festival will include a record of 190 films from 50 countries including 110 premieres(首映). Here are just a few of the highlights.1. Hot WaterFeatured among the festivals opening night films is the highly expected “Hot Water,” a look at the depressing, destructive effects of uranium

3、(铀) mining in the American West. Former US. Rep Denis Kucinich, who ran for president in 2004 and 2008, is featured in the film, along with filmmakers Elizabeth Kucinich and Lizabeth Rogers .Directed by Kevin Flint .2. To the Wonder“To the Wonder” is the latest film by will-known American Director T

4、rrence Malick. The film, “an exploration of love set against the power of nature,” stars Ben Aleck, Olga Kurylenko, Rachel McAdams and Javier Bardem. The film premiered in competition at the 2012 Venice Film Festival is making Washington D.C premiere it during the festival.3. Revolution This Washing

5、ton D.C. premiere presents the Canadian filmmaker and environmental activist, Rob Stewarts new work, “Revolution” an urging cry to today s youth to change the planet before its too late. The award-winning documentary takes Stewart through 15 countries over four years, in an effort to find the secret

6、 to save the ecosystems we rely on for survival.4. The Fifth SeasonBeautiful and mystery, Jessica Woodworths latest feature, “The Fifth Season”, is a poetic meditation (诗意的沉思) on nature in battle against humans. The dramatic narrative takes place in Belgiums secret Ardennes, wherethelocalsrelyonthel

7、and,butnaturetakesaturnandseems togoonmysteriousstrike. InFrenchandFlemishwithEnglishsubtitles(字幕).Directedandproduced byWoodworthandPeterBrosens. 1.Revolutionisintendedto_.A.helpRobStewarttobeanactivist B.appealtotheyoungtosavetheearth C. changetheyounggeneration D.takeStewartthrough15countries2.Wh

8、ichfilmwillyougotoifyouareapoemlover?A.TheFifthSeason.B.TotheWonder.C.Revolution.D.HotWater.3.Whatdoweknowaboutthefourfilms? A. Theywill befirstlyshownonthisyearsfestival.B.EnvironmentalFilmhasbecomethegrandestfilm.C.Theyareallabouthumansnegativeeffects ontheecosystem.D.Theytellsomethingnewaboutenvi

9、ronmentproblems.BIf you have strong arms and feet, a lot of patience and a very good temper, you might make a good waiter. You must start, however, not in the restaurant, but in the kitchen, helping the chef, to learn exactly how each dish is prepared. Then you will be able to tell the customers wha

10、t the ingredients（原料） are and how the food is cooked. From this first step, you may enter the restaurant as a “commis”（厨助）, or learner. But you wont be allowed to serve the customers yet. They will only let you do the simplest jobs, laying the tables and carrying the plates and cutlery(餐具). But all

11、the time you must watch and learn. Later you will be taught how to serve food, and if you are good at it, you may become “chef de rang” ( a waiter in charge of a number of tables). You may even become a head waiter eventually if you have the right sort of personality and you are not afraid of hard w

12、ork.When Carlo Bianchi first arrived in London, he spoke only two words of English“please” and “Hello”. He managed to get a job helping in the kitchen of an Italian restaurant, and he spent what little spare time he had learning English. He was a good worker and soon they found him a job in the rest

13、aurant as a waiter. Every night, Carlo used to go home exhausted, but never too tired to study the language for half an hour before going to sleep. He always managed to save a third of his wages, which he put in the bank regularly every Friday. And no matter how tired or ill he felt, he always had a

14、 warm smile for his customers. They liked him, and people used to come to the restaurant and asked to be served by Carlo. Now, twenty-five years later, Carlo is the owner of six restaurants, and he hopes to open a seventh shortly. But he still believes in the personal style, and every night he goes

15、to one or another of his restaurants to welcome the customers with a friendly greeting.4. If you want to make a good waiter, you must have all of the following except .A. a lot of patience B. strong arms and feetC. a beautiful face D. a very good temper5. When you enter the restaurant as a learner,

16、you can do all of the following except .A. laying the tables B. serving the customersC. carrying knives and forks D. carrying the plates6. As a waiter, Carlo used to before going to sleep every night.A. help in the kitchen B. learn EnglishC. put some wages in the bank D. play computer games7. The re

17、ason why people like being served by Carlo was that .A. he always had a warm smile for his customers however tired or ill he felt B. he spent what little spare time he had learning EnglishC. he is the proprietor of six restaurants D.he used to go home exhaustedCWhen he was 22, Rob Stewart traveled t

18、he world for four years. He wanted to call attention to the mistreatment of sharks. His 2007 film,Sharkwater, documents the cruel practice of removing sharks fins (鳍) for money and leaving the animals to die. In his latest documentary,Revolution, Stewart takes on an even bigger challenge: climate ch

19、ange.The Canadian filmmaker says that climate change has harmed people and places everywhere: “It is stronger than any government or organization. If we educate people, they will make better decisions” about protecting natural resources.According to a recent report on climate change, “The atmosphere

20、 and ocean have warmed, the amounts of snow and ice have reduced, and sea levels have risen.” These developments are endangering crops, wildlife, fish, and even people.Stewart says that the consequences of climate change will beirreversibleunless people take action, especially young people.“Its up t

21、o kids to be the moral compass (道德指南) of society,” he believes, “and say, Guys, this is not right.”Many kids took action after seeingSharkwater. Elementary school students in theNorthern Mariana Islands, for example, got their local government to ban the sale of shark fins.Felix Finkbeiner, 17, ofGe

22、rmanyis also part of the “revolution” to save the planet. In 2007, Felix started a youth group called Plant-for-the-Planet, whose motto is “Stop Talking. Start Planting.” The group raises money to plant trees. So far, Plant-for-the-Planet has planted nearly 200 trees around the world. “Future genera

23、tions are the ones who will be suffering the most from inaction (无作为),” Felix says. His goal is to plant millions of additional trees.“When we started four years ago,” Felix tells Stewart inRevolution, “we thought we had to save the polar bear. We thought we had to save the environment. But soon aft

24、er, we found out that its about our future, that we have to save our own future.”8. What can we learn about Rob Stewart?A. He spends most of his time traveling.B. He likes taking challenging jobs.C. He cares about the environment.D. He made his first film four years ago.9. What does the underlined w

25、ord “irreversible” in Paragraph 4 mean?A. Easy to accept. B. Hard to notice.C. Unnecessary to worry about.D. Impossible to change.10. Which of the following can best describe Felix Finkbeiner?A. Easy-going. B. Peace-loving.C. Far-sighted D. Self-centered.11. What would be the best title for the text

26、?A. The best way to help B. Helping a planet in trouble C. Tips on saving our future D. A famous filmmakerDFrom Madrid to Buenos Aires to Panama City to Lisbon, President Xi Jinping has tirelessly promoted the building of a community of shared future for mankind, and the Belt and Road Initiative (倡议

27、）as a means to achieve that.But not everyone sees it that way. While some countries have been quick to see the positive potentials ,others insist on viewing it skeptical. There have been the usual doubts from the intention behind . Although the mysterious threat they speak of is one that they seem u

28、nable to explain clearly.To some of them, it is a uncertain assumption that investments from China are potential debt traps that call for extreme caution or threats to national security. That is why the business combinations involving Chinese companies which would be mutually (相互地）beneficial have hi

29、t the rocks. The Chinese telecommunications technology giant Huawei, for instance, has found the doors to the 5G telecommunications markets of advanced countries closed to it on national security grounds. Likewise, the European Union has agreed a framework regulating foreign investment(投资）, particul

30、arly those from China, due to the same reason.Even as Chinese and Portuguese leaders discuss bilateral(双边的） cooperation under the Belt and Road, there is no lack of concern about Chinas influence. But existing EU rules do not forbid Lisbon from seeking such a partnership. If Lisbon sees no harm from

31、 foreign investment, no outsider is in a position to prevent it from making a choice in its own best interests.Portuguese Prime Minister Antonio Costa has reminded EU decision-makers of his countrys desire for foreign investment, and advised the latter to avoid taking the path of protectionism. It w

32、as a timely reminder.Facing the challenges in todays world, China and the countries that have hugged the Belt and Road are convinced it is the way to common development and the worlds lasting peace and stability 12. Some countries that hold a negative attitude toward the Initiative mainly doubt its_

33、.A. intention B mystery C power D potential .13. What does the underlined part hit the rocks in Paragraph 3 mean?A. Fallen into a trap B. Become a hitC. Made a difference D. Failed to work out 14. It can be learned from the passage that_A. Huawei has caused serious security problems abroadB. the EU

34、will take relative strict measures on Chinese investment.C. the Belt and Road Initiative has gained much popularity for Chinas influenceD. Chinas investment in Portugal has been extremely smooth15. What is the authors towards Portuguese Prime Ministers advice?A. Negative B. Positive C. Doubtful D. U

35、nclear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 Pick a Great Book to ReadThe world is full of great books, just waiting to be read. How can you pick one youll really like? Here are some tips: What makes you happy? 16 Are you really into dinosaurs or dogs or a specif

36、ic person？Are there a few careers youre interested in? You can find books about almost anything you like, and youre more likely to enjoy reading a book if youre already interested in its subject. Fact or fiction?Some books are entirely made up and imagined. Those are called fiction books. Novels, sh

37、ort stories are all examples of fiction. These books can transport you to another world or help you imagine something beyond your own experience.Non-fiction books give you the who, what, when and why. 17 Non-fiction books can bring everything to life from the first trip to the moon to what its like

38、to explore the deepest oceans. Try both fiction and non-fiction books to see which you like better.Find a family favorite. What was your mothers favorite book when she was your age? Or your dads? 18_ Then you can talk about what they liked about it and share your thoughts. Its a fun way to get to kn

39、ow your family a little better, and to find a book youll enjoy! Ask an expert. 19 Tell a librarian about your interestsrock stars, sports teams, historical events, whatever youre intoand the names of some books you already like. Your librarian can help you find other books that youre sure to love. L

40、aunch a book swap(交换).20 Its always fun to see what your friends are reading. Even if theyre not exactly bookworms, you can all encourage each other to read and share books and authors you like. You also can look for book swaps in your area. Its a great way to build your personal library for free!A.

41、 Ask them and give it a read.B. Many of them read novels from start to finish.C. Why not get some friends together and trade favorite books?D. If you have a favorite hobby, look for books about that activity.E. They tell stories using factsbut that doesnt mean theyre boring.F. Read the passage and d

42、ecide for yourself whether it seems knowledgeable.G. Your local library is a great place to find books that youll love, and you dont have to search all by yourself.第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分75分）第一节 完形填空(共两篇，A篇共20小题：每小题1分，满分20分；B篇共20小题：每小题1.5分，满分30分，共计50分）AHalf a year before graduation from college, my son b

43、egan to seek a job. 21 the financial crisis, fewer companies would like to 22 new staff. My son targeted a company that was 23 to employ only one person 24 there were more than 20 people filing their resumes（简历）.After the interview, there would only be who could enter the final round, which would la

44、ter 25 one person to be employed. Everything seemed to go quite26 and my son passed the first round and entered the final round in a week.On the day of the final interview, my son and the 27 two candidates arrived at the interview place on time, 28 the test. The interview was unbelievably 29. The in

45、terviewer only said to them, All of you are very super. Please go home and wait for our 30 . We will tell you the 31 in 3 days. Good luck to all of you. On the morning of the third day, my son received a text from the company shortly after breakfast that he was not employed. We all felt very 32 .In

46、nightfall that day, my son suddenly told me 33 on phone, Dad, I have been employed! Greatly surprised, I could not wait to ask him, Whats the whole 34 ? My son told me that he received another text saying that he was employed. Actually the first text sent to my son was also 35 of the test in the int

47、erview.Three men received the same text this morning and only my sons 36 wasthank youwhile the others said goodbye.Only then did I know that my sons hope 37 in that way. That is, when you feel disappointed, do not 38 to say thank youto the one who disappoints you. Saying thank youshows respect for others work and shows your great 39 . Therefore, while under