2019-2020年高三下学期开学考试英语试题含答案

一、单项选择

1．I'd better not catch ______ that again !

A. your doing B. you doing C. you to do D. you being doing

2．It has been that some government leaders_____their authority and position to get illegal profits for themselves that resulted in the opposition in Tailand..

A. abuse B. take C. employ D. overlook 3．Everyone hopes that we can do something to make things better, so we can't help ______ under the stress.

A. but working B. but to work C. work D. but work 4．________ behavior allows you to lose weight, make it a part of your life so the weight stays off. A. However B. Whatever C. Which D. While

5．.---I'm sorry, but there's no smoking room in this section on the train. ---Oh, I _____ that, and I won't smoke again.

A.don't know B.won't know C.didn't know D.haven't known 6．Peter ________ the papers he was marking and reached for his cigarettes and matches.

A. set out B. set off C. set in D. set aside 7． I request that you __________ the task on time.

A. finished B. should finish C. could finish D. would finish 8．I hate when people have prejudice against female employees and think women are less capable. A．that B．it C．one D．them

9．The Foreign Minister said, “____ our hope that the two sides will work towards peace.”

A. This is B. There is C. It is D. That is

10．______ his father and stepfather were Muslim, American newly-elected black president, Barack Obama is Christian. A. Whether B. What C. When D. While 11．—The boss said we had only three days to finish the work. —Don’t worry.We have already _______ two thirds of it. A. got down B. got through C. given in D. given away 12．----Did you go to the cinema last night?

----No, We , but our car broke down on the way. A. must have gone B. shouldn’t have gone C. could have gone D. Needn’t have gone

13．— Who are you going to have _______ this letter for you? — My secretary. A. type B. typed C. been typed D. been typing

14．Mr Wang is very old, but he works like a young man. In deed, I can’t admire him____.

A. very much B. so well C. too much D. quite well

15．No matter how frequently _______, the works of Beethoven still attract people all overthe world.

A. performed B. performing

C. to be performed D. being performed

二、完型填空 Experts believe that young people are drinking more alcohol than ever. They say it's not just the __1__ that teenagers consume that's worrying them but also what they do when they're drunk. A recent survey found that 40% of British teens drank at least once every month and that younger teens were often __2__ to take their first drink by older friends. As one teen said, \"When you're with all your friends and having a good time, if someone gets out some alcohol you just __3__ it and drink.\" The government believes part of the problem is the availability of __4__ alcohol and has introduced a law to ban such drinks. Others oppose the law because they say it __5__ targets poorer drinkers. One young drinker interviewed thinks price is __6__ and that teens, determined to get drunk, will find a way. But alcohol expert Professor Martin Plant says the evidence supporting the new law is __7__. He said, \"The science is absolutely clear. Putting in a minimum price will __8__ alcohol consumption by young drinkers. This is the first real development that offers the __9__ of cutting the size of the alcohol problem, and luckily the government has __10__ the opportunity.\" 1. A. time B. types C. products D. amount 2. A. promised B. encouraged C. forced D. charged 3. A. go along with B. e into C. turn to D. get away with 4. A. sweet B. strong C. cheap D. expensive 5. A. intentionally B. unfairly C. rightly D. pletely 6. A. irrelevant B. unreasonable C. inexpensive D. unknown 7. A. weak B. existing C. convincing D. approving 8. A. prevent B. reduce C. balance D. delay 9. A. issue B. choice C. time D. promise 10. A. missed B. given C. taken D. used

三、阅读理解 Barack Obama

In the past hundred years, the U.S. presidency has turned more and more to the left – not in policy, but in handedness. Barrack Obama is the latest to join a long list of left – handed presidents from the 20th century: James Garfield, Herbert Hoover, Henry Truman, Gerald Ford, Ronald Reagan, George H.W. Bush and Bill Clinton were all southpaws.

What makes lefties so electable? Some experts think left-handed people have a greater aptitude for language skills, which may help them craft the rhetoric necessary for political office. And as for the bout of recent left-handed presidents, some think it’s because teachers only recently stopped working to convert lefties to rightist at an early age. Bill Gates

Claiming the nation’s richest man among their number is a source of considerable pride for America’s society of southpaws. In fact, the Microsoft titan and philanthropist(巨头兼慈善家) is one of a surprising number of U.S. business moguls to be left-handed, including Henry Ford, John D. Rockefeller and former IBM head Lou Gerstner. But the club seems to be a guys-only fraternity — research suggests that while left-handed men tend to earn more than their right-handed

colleagues, there is no similar advantage for women. A study by the National Bureau of Economic Research floated the idea that left-handed men favor \"divergent\" thinking, a form of creativity in which the brain moves \"from conventional knowledge into unexplored association.\" Maybe that’s what it takes to develop a net worth estimated at $ 57 billion. Oprah Winfrey

The talk-show queen doesn’t need much more to set her apart from the rest — what with her estimated $ 2.7 billion fortune and a magic ability to sell books just by glancing at them — but she also has the distinction of being a member of the left-handed club. Since men are more likely to be left-handed than women, that makes Oprah doubly impressive. She’s in good pany: Other show-business ladies of the left – handed persuasion include Whoopi Goldberg, Julia Roberts and Angelina Jolie Marie Curie

Not only was atomic scientist Marie Curie left-handed, but she was the matriarch of a whole family of acplished, southpaw scientists. Curie, who discovered the principles of radioactivity and won two Nobel Prizes, was married to fellow lefty Pierre Curie, who was instrumental in helping Marie’s atomic research and shared one of her Nobel awards. Historians believe their daughter, Irene, was also left-handed. Irene went on to win a Nobel Prize of her own with her husband — who, you guessed it, was also left-handed.

1．The underlined word “southpaws” in the last sentence of Paragraph 1 means_______. A．people ing from the southB．powerful presidents C．people who use their left hand D．forceful speakers

2．What makes it so easy for lefties to be elected as presidents according to the passage? A．Their great gift for foreign language. B．Their great language skills to make speeches. C．The need of left – hinders in the political office. D．Teachers stopping to force them to use their right hand.

3．It can be implied that Bill Gates, Henry Ford, John D. Rockefeller and Lou Gerstne_______. A．have creative thinking B．have formed a special club. C．earn more money than their wives D．are wealthy philanthropists

4．The underlined sentence in Paragraph 4 “She is in good pany” means “_______”. A．she works in a very good pany B．she has many good friends C．she has got on well with others D．she is among many female lefties

B

Hey there,

So you’re about to spend four years of your life and tens of dollars of your parents’ money, and all you really know about college is that all of your friends are going. Do you ever stop to wonder why you’re going?

Relax. You’re making the right decision. First of all, you’ll discover what interests you by taking courses in many subjects. For example, it’s hard to decide if you want to be a painter if you’ve never painted any pictures; once you’re in a drawing-room on campus, you’ll know one way or the other. College is also a lot of fun — after you graduate, you’ll be working every weekday for 50 or so years. And remember that college graduate earn about twice the ine of those who never attended college.

Finding the right college can be difficult. Fortunately, Johnson Review is here to help you every step of the way.

* Researching Schools. To us. the most important decision you’ll make is to choose the school that really fits you best — not the once that is the most petitive（有竞争力的）or has the best-equipped rooms.

* Applying to School. On JohnsonReview. you’ll find hundreds of actual college application（申请）and links to many more.

* Raising Your Scores. American College Test is one of the most difficult parts of the admission（录取）course. It’s not the most important, though, and not everyone needs to prepare for the best. But, if you can do better, find the right course for better scores.

*Paying for School. Most families need financial aid for the high cost of college. The problem is that financial aid seems difficult to get and many families get caught up in the price of college rather than learning the ways to get financial aid. If you really do your research, you’ll learn that you can afford to attend any college, no matter the cost.

For more information, call 600-3681 or visit JohnsonReview. Wherever you go. have a nice trip !

Johnson Smith Founder and CEO Johnson Review

1.. How many reasons for going to college does the author mention in the text? A. 2 B. 3 C. 4 D. 5

2. The author thinks you should choose the college that is . A. well-equipped B. petitive C. suitable D. famous

3. What does the author advise you to do to pay the high cost of college ?

A. To ask the family for help. B. To make a study of financial courses.

C. To do research on the price of college D. To get to know how to ask for financial aid. 4. What’s the author’s purpose of writing this text.?

A. To suggest ways to prepare for college learning. B. To help readers find the right college. C.To make Johnson Review popular. D. To introduce college life. 5. Where may the article be taken from?

A. A Journalist Book B. A Travel Book C. A Grammar Book D. An Advice Book

C

Dear Students,

I am delighted to be your guest.

I would like to tell you about myself. I have been a news reporter for the past fifteen years. I chose this job so I could travel the world, but the job has taught me many unforgettable lessons. The work is sometimes difficult. I have seen famines, wars, earthquakes, poverty and death. But I have also seen courage, hope and happiness.

In India, I visited a city where there were many homeless children. Some were as young as four years old. They lived in the streets and survived by begging or stealing. But then a wonderful lady called Rosa opened a home for them. Within one year, she was looking after two hundred children. She clothed them, fed them, and taught them. She gave them hope.

Another time, I was in Turkey after a terrible earthquake, in one place. I found an old lady

whose house was in ruins, her son was missing and rescuer workers said there was no chance that he was still alive. But the old lady did not give up hope. For four days, she moved heavy stones one at a time by herself. She did not stop until she found her son. He was alive.

Here in China, I met a young boy with a serious condition. He had undergone twenty operations and spent nearly his whole life in hospital. I thought he would be sad, but when I met him, his smile was so warm and weling.

In life, we need role models that we can admire and learn from. When my life is difficult, I try to remember the courage and goodness of these three people.

1. The underlined word “ famine ” in Paragraph 2 means __________.

A. pleasure B. joy C. luck D. extreme lack of food 2. What can we learn about Rosa ?

A. She’s a rich lady and she likes to help the homeless children.

B. She’s a kind-hearted woman and she provides houses for the homeless children. C. She’s a great mother and she looks after the homeless children. D. She’s a good teacher and she teaches the homeless children. 3. The speaker is giving a speech to students in __________. A. China B. Canada C. Turkey D. India

4. For what does the speaker admire the Turkish woman and the Chinese boy? A. Their bravery. B. Their strong mind.

C. Their age. D. Their luck.

D

It’s not easy growing up. Growing up can be a real “pain” for some of us. Sometimes we feel trapped, sometimes we feel sad, sometimes we are fearful, and sometimes we just don’t understand why we can’t stay young forever. But we should take a look back on all the hardships in life with a positive attitude and learn from them. We must overe every obstacle one small step at a time. We should realize that all of our growing pains actually turn into growing gains!

Throughout our lives we are going to face many challenges and pains, but we should never let these obstacles keep us from following our dreams. We must overe every obstacle one small step at a time.

As a young girl, my parents forced me to do so many things that I didn’t like. They made me learn to play the violin and then the piano. At that time I hated music and I also hated them. But looking back now, I am so glad that my parents encouraged me to take music lessons. Music has enriched(丰富) my life in so many ways. I now realize that my parents and teachers wanted me to have a better life than they did themselves.

We are all going to experience growing pains, but they are just part of our life. They might seem so huge at the time, but we must be strong. Think about how we would feel if we had no challenges and lived a life like that. Life would be really boring and meaningless. The future is ours! A little hard work and sweat never hurt anyone! If we realize that these pains are just small bumps(碰撞) on our road to success, we will realize that our growing pains are actually growing gains!

1． The underlined word “obstacles” (in Paragraph 2) roughly means things that ______. A. are related to your studies B. you easily achieve

C. make you happy

D. make it difficult for you to do something

2．How does the author now feel when remembering what her parents did for her in the past? A. She is fearful B. She is grateful C. She feels trapped D. She feels hateful 3．We can know from the last paragraph that _____________. A. life without challenges is dull

B. life needs no pains but sunshine and happiness

C. we should give up faced with challenges as the future is ours D. we shouldn’t easily pay a little hard work in growing up 4．The purpose of the passage is to tell readers____________. A. life is full of hardships

B. growing pains can turn into growing gains in a positive way C. everyone is painful in growing up

D. everyone should do what they don’t like when young

第II卷（非选择题）

四、阅读填空

We are well aware of the role of modern transportation in our lives. Not too long ago, people suffered great hardship in order to make a long journey. Moving heavy goods from one town to another involved hard labor. Today, we enjoy the convenience of various kinds of vehicles including ships, planes, trains, and automobiles, which allow us to go wherever we choose and make our workload much lighter.

But modern transportation, along with convenience has brought some problems. With more drivers on the road, there has been an increase in traffic jams and accidents. The exhaust from automobiles has added to our air pollution, aside from additional noise caused by trucks and cars on the road.

Like everything else, modern transportation has more than one face. Here in China, we look to our government experts to solve these problems. Scientists are working on developing modern fuel (燃料) that produces less pollution. However, we can all help reduce air pollution from

automobiles by only driving when it is necessary and using public transportation when available. Title: 1 Convenience 3 ● allowing us to go anywhere ● reducing 2 ● traffic jams and accidents increasing ● the exhaust 4 air pollution ● 5 caused by vehicles ● 7 solving the problems ●scientists 8 ● poeple helping 9 by only driving when necessary and using 6 public transportation when 10

五、书面表达

假如你是育才中学高一(2)班的李华，你初中时期的好朋友王平进入另一所高中学习，请用英语给王萍写一封信，描述一下你的近况。内容包括：

1. 你对新学校新班级的印象；2. 你对高中生活的感受和打算；3. 你对王平的想念和对友谊的理解。

要求：1. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；

2. 不可在文中涉及相关班级、老师及个人信息，否则视为作弊。 3 词数100左右（信的开头与结尾已给出，不计入总词数） Dear Wang Ping，

How are you? I am now studying in Class 2 Grade1 in Yu Cai Middle School. Yours. Li Hua