2020届无锡市宜兴市屺亭中学高三英语第一次联考试卷及答案.pdf

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1、20202020 届无锡市宜兴市屺亭中学高三英语第一次联考试卷及答案届无锡市宜兴市屺亭中学高三英语第一次联考试卷及答案第一部分第一部分阅读（共两节，满分阅读（共两节，满分4 40 0 分）分）第一节（共第一节（共 1515 小题；每小题小题；每小题 2 2 分，满分分，满分 3030 分）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A ADive with Big SharksOur shark dive adventures make use of hookah systems and shark cages.A hookah system is a system o

2、fproviding air from the surface to divers down below.Cage divers breathe by using a regulator connected to an airhose.Is SharkDiving Dangerous?Yes.You could get sunburnt.You could hit your head on the top bunk getting out of bed.You could falloverboard.As for a shark attack,according to the Internat

3、ional Shark Attack File,you are far more likely to bekilled by a dog or a deer.Pricing&DetailsOne day Cage Diver Adventure$875Our expert shark diver team will accompany you to the best viewing areas within the Marine Sanctuary.There,well drop our cage and prepare to provide you with a view youll nev

4、er forget.No dive experience is necessary.Our cages sit just below the surface.Youll be able to breathe comfortablyfrom your snorkel or air hose while you move about the cage,taking photos and having fun.Top Shark Adventure$375If you want to see great white sharks but prefer them a little further aw

5、ay,we offer great top-side sharkviewing from our observation deck(甲板).Help scan the horizon for fins and watch for sharks attacking theirprey(猎物).Important NoteTheres No Shark GuaranteeAlthough we go to the best places at the best time of year,we cannot guarantee youll see sharks.Wevebeen very succe

6、ssful in past shark seasons and expect another incredible year.However,if we see no sharks,thereis no refund(退款).1.Which of the following is TRUE about the two adventures?_.A.Top Shark Adventure makes use of hookah systems.B.Cage Diver Adventure offers you a view of the bottom of the sea.C.Cage Dive

7、r Adventure is less interesting than the other.D.Top Shark Adventure is suitable for those worried about danger.2.We can learn from the advertisement that there might be a risk that_.A.you fail to achieve your purpose of the tripB.you are out of breath deep down in the seaC.you are hurt by a shark w

8、hile diving thereD.you suffer from lack of skill in shark diving3.It can be inferred from the advertisement that shark diving is_.A.difficult but excitingB.challenging and tiringC.amazing and enjoyableD.expensive but popularBMany of us in China enjoy adding chilies(辣椒)toour food,but did you know tha

9、t this spicy vegetable couldalso be dangerous?A 34-year-oldUSman recently ended up in hospital after eating a Carolina Reaperthe spiciestchili in the world.After taking just a single bite of one,the man suffered from serious headaches in the followingfew days,reported BBC News.In fact,reports of sto

10、machache and headache caused by eating spicy food are not something unusual.But ifchilies are harmful,why is it that human beings are the only animals to eat this vegetable?According to thewebsite Huanqiu,about 600 million Chinese peoplealmost half of the national populationare chili eaters.Sowhat m

11、akes people love chilies so much?The human body reacts to the burning feeling that comes from eatingchilies by releasing natural chemicals that“produce a sense of happiness”,noted BBC News.And the benefits go even further than just personal enjoyment.A survey conducted by the Chinese Academyof Medic

12、al Sciences found that the death rate of those who eat spicy food once or twice a week is 10 percentlower than those who eat it less than once a week.The number decreased to 14 percent for those who eat spicyfood six to seven times a week.And another study done by theUniversityofVermontcame to a sim

13、ilar conclusion.“The data encourages people to eat more spicy food to improve health and reduce death risk at an early age,”LiuQi,a nutritionist at the Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health,told BBC News.Chilies have anti-cancer quality and the ability to increase our metabolism(新陈代谢).So,dont worr

14、y if youlove spicy food.It seems that chilies are actually good for usexcept for the Carolina Reaper,perhaps.4.The example of a 34-year-old American is mentioned in Paragraph 1 to prove _.A.chiliescan be beneficialB.chilies are popular inAmericaC.chilies can be dangerousD.serious headaches can be da

15、ngerous5.Eating chilies gives people a sense of happiness by_.A.decreasing death rateB.releasing natural chemicalsC.curing serious headachesD.providing enough nutrition6.Which of the following statement is TRUE?A.Human are the only animals to eat chilies.B.Stomachache and headaches caused by chilies

16、 is something unusual.C.The more chilies you eat,the healthier you are.D.Chilies have anti-cancer quality but it cant increase our metabolism.7.The writer wrote the passage to _.A.warn people of the dangers of chiliesB.ask people to eat Carolina ReaperC.encourage people to eat more chiliesD.tell peo

17、ple the benefits of chiliesCThere is an old army joke about an officer who asks some soldiers whether any of them are interested inmusic.When four hands go up,the officer says,“Right,men.You can carry this grand piano down to the officersmess.”Job recruitment has become more complicated since that s

18、tory first did the rounds.Todays careers require alot more than just raw music but that sometimes makes jobs hard to define.An unfortunate result is a form of“adjective inflation”in recruitment ads as employers attempt to make routine tasks sound exciting.Candidates must sometimes wonder whether the

19、y are applying for a 9-to-5-role or to become a member ofthe Marvel“Avengers”.On Indeed,a job-bunting website,a bar was recently looking for bartenders who arepeople focused,quality-driven,and have superhero hospitality powers.The ability to give customers the correctchange was not mentioned.Another

20、 British company advertised for“a call-centre ninja,a superhero in people,a Job description whichsounds a little over-the top for what was in fact a role at an insurance company in Isleworth.In case you think thatad was not typical.Indeed also had jobs demanding“ninja-like attention to detail.Short

21、of turning up for theinterview dressed head-to-toe in black,and then sneaking up behind the managing director at his desk,it is hardto see how candidates could show their ninja qualities.Not all companies require candidates to possess the qualities of a ninja,of course.Some require applicants tobe p

22、assionate.The Bluewater shopping mall in southeastEnglandwas looking for“passionate sales-driven brandambassadors”while“passionate crew members”were needed at a bakery in westLondonfor a wage of just 8.23an hour.In fact,passion is pretty hard to keep consistently for 40 hours a week,month after mont

23、h.Job applicantsshould find some information from the kind of ads that companies place.If a job ad talks about passion orsuperheroes,run away faster than a speeding Batmobile.Being a ninja should be reserved for teenage mutantninja turtles.8.Why does the author mention the joke in Paragraph 1?A.To s

24、how that officers enjoy playing tricks on soldiers.B.To introduce the topic of overstated job ads.C.To explain the origin of complex job ads.D.To describe soldiers everyday life.9.Which of the following offers a job demanding ninja qualities?A.The bar.B.The bakery.C.The insurance company.D.The Bluew

25、ater shopping mall.10.What does the author say about the ads requiring passion?A.They are unrealistic.B.They are typical of want ads.C.They are appealing to applicants.D.They are uncommon on Indeed.11.How does the author sound when talking about todays job ads?A.Curious.B.Hesitant.C.Humorous.D.Sympa

26、thetic.D“One persons trash is another persons treasure.”Thats a common expression,but the next time you throwsomething away,think about a twist on the old saying.What if your trash could become your own treasure?Manycreative,thrifty,and environmentally minded people have come up with a way to maketh

27、athappen.Its calledupcycling.Our world would be a better place if everyone would begin upcycling.Upcycling is the practice of taking an unwanted item and turning it into something useful.For example,howabout that pair of jeans with a hole in one knee?It could become a new pillow for your bedroom.Upc

28、ycling is not the same as recycling.Upcycling is actually much better for the environment.Recycling takesan item made of glass,paper,metal,or plastic,breaks it down to its base material,and then uses that material tomake another product.This requires a great deal of energy.On the other hand,when you

29、 choose to upcycle,theonly energy you use is your own.And upcycling not only reduces the amount of trash that goes into our landfills,but it also protects natural resources,such as oil and gas.Recycling is good for the environment,but upcycling iseven better.Upcycling also makes a familys budget str

30、etch further.Of course,the idea of reusing items to save money isnot new.During the Great Depression in the 1930s,many families lived on a tight budget.People had to use whatthey already had in order to meet their needs.As responsible citizens,we should all be concerned with protecting our environme

31、nt and budgeting ourresources.Upcycling is a fun and creative way to help.The next time you go to toss something into the trash can,stop and think about what it could become.Chances are,theres a brand-new item in your hand just waiting to beupcycled.12.Why does the author mention an old saying in th

32、e first paragraph?A.To arise readers awareness of upcycling.B.To stress the importance of upcycling.C.To lead in the topic of upcycling.D.To show the idea of upcycling.13.Which one below belongs to upcycling?A.An old ladder is transformed into a bookshelf.B.Old tin cans are transported to landfill.C

33、.A broken wooden door is chopped up.D.Old cloth is made into a paper bed.14.What is the difference between recycling and upcycling?A.Upcycling is much more creative.B.Recycling is much easier to achieve.C.Recycling is much more cost-saving.D.Upcycling is much more energy-efficient.15.What can be inf

34、erred from the text?A.Upcycling is popular at present.B.Upcycling is replacing recycling.C.Upcycling is worth recommending.D.Upcycling is a tradition in daily life.第二节（共第二节（共 5 5 小题；每小题小题；每小题 2 2 分，满分分，满分 1 10 0 分）分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项We all have periods in our lives when every

35、thing seems very hard,when theres nobody to talk to and the mood（情绪）is just getting worse and worse._16_There are some things that may help us lift up our mood.Socialize and think positively.Its very hard,because usually when we feel sad we lock ourselves at home and tryto think about all the proble

36、ms we have.But if youll try to force yourself and call a friend for a cup of coffee,thechances for changing your mood into better are very good.Just try to avoid bad thoughts._17_Do something totally selfish for yourself.This could be something you wanted for a long time:maybe a short trip,acoat,a b

37、ig meal or anything that could lift up your mood._18_The point of all this is just being good toyourself.Take a walk in a crowded place.Seeing other people,understanding that each of them also has days like thisshould force you to do something that would change the situation._19_Think of your friend

38、s,family,s or even communities,choose one person and give him a gift.It doesnthave to be something expensive nor big.It may be just a little toy to your poor neighbors child.Making anotherperson feel happy will make you feel good in your heart and mind.Be creative!_20_Creating doesnt include only pa

39、inting or playing an instrument,it also includes cooking,writing,photographing and many other activities.While focusing on creating,you will forget how you have beenfeeling.Making yourself feel better isnt that hard.Its hard only to start doing something that would lift up your mood.A.Buy some thing

40、s for others.B.Try to understand other people.C.This doesnthave to be expensive.D.Could you give us some advice?E.Creating things changes our mood.F.But why sit and think how pitiful we are?G.Instead,try to think only about the bright side of your life.第二部分第二部分语言运用（共两节，满分语言运用（共两节，满分4545 分）分）第一节（共第一节

41、（共 2020 小题；每小题小题；每小题 1.51.5 分，满分分，满分 3030 分）分）阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项When I was a small child,during the war,we were very poor and we lived in a faraway village.One day,onthe road,I found the_21_pieces of a mirror.There was a German motorcycle accident.I tried to find all the pieces

42、 and put them_22_,but it was not possible,so I kept only the_23_piece and Imade it round.I began to_24_with it as a toy and became greatly attracted by the_25_that I couldreflect(反射)light to dark places where the sun would never shinein_26_holes and some other dark places.It became a_27_for me to ge

43、t light into the darkest places I could find.I _28_the little mirror,and,as I_29_up,I would take it out when Ihad nothing to do and_30_thegame,As I became a _31_,I grew to understand that this was not _32_a childs game but a metaphor（象征）for what I might do with my life.I came to _33_that I am not th

44、e light or the source(来源)of light.Butlighttruth,understanding,knowledgeis _34_,and it will shine in many dark places only if I reflect it.I am just a single piece of a mirror whose_35_design and shape I do not know._36_,with what Ihave I can reflect light into the dark places of this_37_into the bla

45、ck places in the_38_ofmenand change some things_39_some people.Perhaps others may see and do the same.This is what Iam about.This is the_40_of my life.21.A.pointedB.droppedC.brokenD.sharpened22.A.togetherB.downC.backD.up23.A.bestB.largestC.smallestD.longest24.A.talkB.shareC.flashD.play25.A.ideaB.rea

46、sonC.decisionD.fact26.A.prettyB.bigC.deepD.empty27.A.gameB.taskC.jobD.trouble28.A.forgotB.hidC.keptD.lost29.A.grewB.stoodC.cameD.went30.A.watchB.changeC.rememberD.continue31.A.fatherB.boyC.manD.grandfather32.A.alwaysB.justC.reallyD.completely33.A.understandB.doubtC.announceD.expect34.A.absentB.there

47、C.farD.home35.A.halfB.mostC.wholeD.other36.A.SoB.CertainlyC.BesidesD.However37.A.worldB.villageC.countryD.city38.A.handsB.heartsC.eyesD.brains39.A.onB.likeC.withD.in40.A.wayB.meaningC.qualityD.standard第二节（共第二节（共 1 10 0 小题；每小题小题；每小题 1.51.5 分，满分分，满分 1515 分）分）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Morethanone

48、monthago,aphotographerwenttoLitang,aremotecountyinSichuanProvince,_41._(take)some pictures andhe_42._(accident)shota video of a 20-year-old Tibetanherdsman,Dingzhen in Mandarin.In the video,Dingzhen_43._(capture)walking in front of his home and smiling shyly towards the camera.After the photographer

49、 posted the video on Douyin,_44._soon went viral(迅速走红）,gaining over twomillion_45._(like)and more than 100,000 comments.Some netizens commented that“the young mans eyes are full of stars and are as pure as the blue sky behindhim”,while some described his smile_46._“purest one in the world”.Dingzhens

50、sudden_47._(popular)alsomadeLitanggoviralonChinassocialmediaplatforms._48._number of searches for Litang rose quickly.On Ctrips website,searches for Litang startedgoing up on Nov 20.The search average shot up 620%against the previous week,and was four timesgreater_49._during the National Day holiday