高三英语试卷
(本试卷满分140分，考试时间120分钟)
第一卷
I. Listening Comprehension (25分)
Section A
Directions: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a
question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a
conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best
answer to the question you have heard.
1. A. 15 dollars. B. 30 dollars. C. 35 dollars. D. 50 dollars.
2. A.Supervisorandstudent. B.Landlordandrenter.
C.Doctorandpatient. D.Roommates.
3. A.Athome. B.Onapavement.
C. At a police station. D. In an alley.
4. A. Children should use social media moderately.
B. Children have unlimited access to social media.
C. Parents need to help children find their role models.
D. Parents should expose their children to social media.
5. A.On15August. B.On16August. C.On17August. D.On19August.
6. A. He didn't get any sleep on the plane.
B. The fly with his baby was not easy.
C. He appreciated the company of his baby.
D. He enjoyed watching movies on the plane.
7. A. To follow the fashion trend. B. To keep safe on the road.
C.Tomakehimselfappealing. D.Tokeepwarmwhencycling.
8. A.Marywillletoutthesecret. B.Maryhurtsherownlips.
C. Mary doesn't know the message. D. Mary is totally trustworthy.
9. A.Startingaschoolnewspaper. B.Settingupbusinesses.
C. Looking for a roommate. D. Earning accommodation fee.
10. A. The woman should prioritize her study.
B. He is not a fan of the Universal Studios.
C. The woman is bad at remembering things.
D. The woman should enjoy the coming holiday.
Section B
Directions: In Section B, you will hear two short passages and one longer conversation, and you will be asked several
questions on each of the passages and the conversation. The passages and conversation will be read twice, but the questions
will bespoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one is
the best answer to the question you have heard.
Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.
11. A. Italians learn to accept their peculiarity.
B. Imperfect models in Italy redefine beauty.
C. Italian models appear in fashion shows in Milan.
D. Imperfect models accept their working conditions.
12. A. She suffered from severe hair loss.
B. She was injured and eventually got disabilities.
C. She has a medical condition that results in abnormal body size.
D. She has a health condition which causes dark spots on the body.
13. A. She establishes the first modelling agency in Italy.
B. She realizes and appreciating the things around her.
C. She transforms the way she perceives her weakness.
D. She gets involved an art movement or revolution.
Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.
14. A. Solid state batteries will first appear in electric vehicles.
B. Cost may discourage people from switching to electric power.
C. There are plenty of charging points to plug an electric vehicle into.
D. A fully charged battery will take you as far as a full tank of petrol.
15. A. Electric motoring is much more favored.
B. Electric motoring means a zero-carbon future.
C. Electric motoring is not completely emission-free
D. Electric motoring makes public transport less desirable.
16. A. The future of electric vehicles.
B. The development of electric vehicles.
C. The problem faced by electric vehicles.
D. The pros and cons of electric vehicles.
Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.
17. A. Family Budget. B. City Beats.
C. Weekly Education. D. Fashion Broadway.
18. A. The channel should hire smart hosts.
B. The channel should cancel Life Beats.
C. The channel should employ positive producers.
D. The channel should better design all its programs.
19. A.OnTuesday. B.OnWednesday. C.OnThursday. D.OnFriday.
20. A.ATV interview by two people.
B. A program survey conducted by a TV channel
C. A customer's complaint about TV programs.
D. A discussion about program target audience.
II. Grammar and Vocabulary (20分)
Section A
Directions: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For
the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word
that best fits each blank.
Why We Should Record Travel Moments
On a rainy summer day, I took a train to Switzerland and trekked through the mud to a medieval fortress high atop a
cliff. After twisting through its dimly lit corridors, I finally (21)______(arrive) at the main viewpoint of Cave of the Fairies:
a plunging 77m waterfall that shoots from underground into a sparkling pool. As the waterfall wet my jacket, I closed my
eyes and took out my phone (22)______(record) the rush of dreamy reality before me.
I had come in search of a sound, not a sight.
Throughout my travels, I've found myself (23)______(collect) sound recordings the way other people collect souvenirs.
Just as some travellers take photos of landscapes or their food, I started doing this as an artistic way to help me remember
some of the most interesting details of my trips.
Environmental scientist Lauren Kuehne said, “I think that once you start to listen, once you actually start to listen, you
start to appreciate how much (24)______(big) the world is.”
This attitude (25)______(echo) by Samara Kester, a retired emergency medicine physician who now serves on QPI's
board. “A photograph is two dimensions. (26)______ you are looking at something you're seeing, it's maybe 180 degrees,
maybe 270 degrees. Sound is 360 degrees. You hear it all around you.” Kester explained (27)______ teaching herself to be a
better listener has not only expanded her sense of travel, but helped her relive her travels once she's back home.
“You immerse (28)______ in that place again. You recreate those memories and therefore recreate the feelings you had,
(29)______ are very hard to express clearly. You can re-experience that and that will send you to where you were before.”
Months later back in my L.A. home, I find myself popping on my headphones and listening back to the rush of falling
water inside Cave of the Fairies. When I close my eyes, I (30)______ feel the spray of water against my skin, the sense of
letting my ears lead me on faraway adventure. Mentally, I'm right back there -- if only for a moment.
Section B
Directions: Fill in each blank with a proper word chosen from the box. Each word can be used only once. Note that there is
one word more than you need.
A.backfire B.compensate C.extend D.impressive E.meaningful F. measure
G.needle H.overall I.perceive J.punishment K.typically
Why You Shouldn't Exercise to Lose Weight
Many of us are lacing up our sneakers and starting (or restarting) exercise regimens (练身计划) in hopes of shedding
unwanted pounds. Unquestionably, aiming to be more active is good. But if the main reason is to lose weight, your New
Year's resolution could very well ___31___.
For starters, exercise -- at least the kind most of us do -- is ___32___ ineffective for weight loss. Take walking, for
example. A 150-pound person who walks briskly for 30 minutes will burn, on average, around 140 calories. That's equal to
one can of soda -- not exactly a great return on your investment of time and effort. It's much easier just to skip the soda.
Studies ___33___ show that doing moderate-intensity aerobic exercise such as walking for 30 minutes a day, five days
a week -- the amount recommended for good health -- typically produces little or no weight loss by itself.
When moderate exercise is added to diet, the results are equally not ___34___. Pooling data from six trials, researchers
found that a combination of diet and exercise generated no greater weight loss than diet alone after six months.
In studies where exercise has produced ___35___ weight loss, participants burned at least 400 to 500 calories per
session on five or more days a week. To achieve that, sessions need to go well beyond what most of us are willing or able to
do. And even if we manage to exert that much effort, our bodies often ___36___ by boosting appetite and dialing down
metabolism, effects that over time limit how many pounds we shed.
Perhaps the biggest problem with exercising to drop pounds is that it turns physical activity into ___37___. How many
times have you heard someone say (or said yourself) “I'll need to do extra exercise” after eating too much during the
holidays or at a celebratory dinner?
The point is that we're more likely to ___38___ exercise positively and actually do it when we focus on our well-being
rather than our weight. The incentive may be an improved mood or less stress. Others may find that exercise makes them
feel physically and mentally stronger.
Of course, the benefits of physical activity ___39___ well beyond these. It's been shown to reduce the risk of multiple
diseases. It can also improve sleep and boost energy.
By all means, striving to exercise regularly in the new year is perhaps the most important thing you can do for your
health. But to improve the odds of success, focus on how movement helps you feel better physically and emotionally -- and
forget about how it moves the ___40___ on the scale.
III. Reading Comprehension (45分)
Section A
Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each
blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.
Anyone who has ever witnessed the miracle in which infants progress from mewling to “Mama” to “Mine!” knows
how critical it is for youngsters to hear normally before they speak their first words. ___41___, many children who don't
talk by age two turn out to be deaf. The sooner their disability is discovered and ___42___, the less likely they are to fall
behind in the development of important language and social skills. That is why a growing number of hearing specialists
(audiologists) and parents are campaigning for ___43___ screening of newborns for hearing loss.
Their ___44___ has registered in some powerful ears. To date, 22 states have passed legislation requiring at least
partial screening programs. Part of the push stems from ___45___ in technology that, among other things, allow children as
young as two months to be ___46___ hearing aids. But there are limits to the technology. One thing parents should realize
before they start is that the screening tests are far from ___47___. A bad result doesn't necessarily indicate a problem.
Audiologists estimate that 3 out of every 1,000 babies are born with some kind of hearing loss. Of those three infants,
one is profoundly deaf. About half the time, doctors can identify a possible cause, such as a birth weight less than 5 pounds,
or a family history of ___48___. The rest of the time there is simply no ___49___ as to why a newborn's hearing may have
been affected.
The screening tests work by introducing a sound into a baby's ear and then measuring either the ___50___ of the ear's
internal mechanisms or the electrical activity of the auditory portion of the brain (the auditory brain-stem response test). Just
because a baby fails either test, ___51___, does not mean that there is a hearing problem. A temporary buildup of fluid in
the ear canal or excessive noise in the nursery can ___52___ the results. For this reason, experts say, hospitals should
___53___ the screening tests for any baby who doesn't pass the first time before telling the parents to consult an audiologist
for more thorough testing.
It is at this stage that things get a bit ___54___. Though 20 of every 1,000 babies fail the two-step screen, most prove
on further examination to be just fine. Is it worth ___55___ 17 families of perfectly normal children -- not to mention asking
them to spend several hundred dollars on advanced tests -- to identify three infants with hearing loss?
41.A.Indeed B.Meanwhile C.Occasionally D.Surprisingly
42.A.reported B.accepted C.treated D.tested
43. A. legal B. random C. further D. compulsory
44.A.charge B.complaint C.appeal D.pursuit
45.A.procedures B.advances C.practices D.insights
46. A. fitted with B. provided with C. entitled to D. attached to
47.A.reasonable B.imaginable C.reliable D.predictable
48.A.disorder B.blindness C.obesity D.deafness
49.A.solution B.clue C.reflection D.doubt
50.A.response B.volume C.capacity D.activity
51.A.however B.therefore C.forexample D.afterall
52.A.prove B.produce C.match D.affect
53.A.stop B.review C.repeat D.improve
54. A. shocking B. distracting C. unpredictable D. complicated
55.A.worrying B.classifying C.engaging D.prompting
Section B
Directions: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For
each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given
in the passage you have just read.
(A)
“Calling all. This is our last cry before our eternal silence.” With that, in January 1997, the French coast guard
transmitted its final message in Morse code.
Wrecked ships had radioed out SOS signals from the era of the Titanic. In near-instant time, the beeps could be
decoded by Morse-code stations thousands of miles away. First used to send messages over land in 1844, Morse code
outlived the telegraph age. But by the late 20th century, satellite radio was turning it into a dying language. In February
1999, it officially ceased being the standard for maritime communication.
Nestled within the Point Reyes National Seashore, north of San Francisco, KPH Maritime Radio is the last operational
Morse-code radio station in North America. The station -- which consists of two buildings some 25 miles apart -- once
watched over the waters of the Pacific and Indian Oceans. It shut down in 1997, but a few years later, a couple of radio
enthusiasts brought it back to life. The group has gotten slightly larger over the years, who call themselves the “radio
squirrels”. Every Saturday, they beep out maritime news and weather reports. Much of their communication is with the SS
Jeremiah O'Brien, a World War II-era ship permanently parked at a San Francisco pier.
Last July, the photographer Ann Hermes visited these “radio squirrels” and stepped into their time machine. To send a
message, they tapped each Morse-code letter into a gadget, generating a loud noise that repeated throughout the whole
building. “It’s almost like jazz,” Hermes told me -- a music of rhythm and timing that can sound slightly different depending
on who is doing the tapping. Some of the machines date back to World War II. The “radio squirrels” do their own repairs,
and search eBay for replacement parts on the newer units.
Though many of the “radio squirrels” are retired or nearing retirement, Morse code is not quite extinct: The U.S. Navy
still teaches it to a few sailors. Besides, in 2017, a British man who had broken his leg on a beach used it to signal for help
in the dark with a flashlight.
56. What was Morse code used for in the era of the Titanic?
A. Warning the coming of total silence.
B. Sending a signal for help or rescue.
C. Saving an endangered language.
D. Setting a standard for communication.
57. What does the underlined phrase “radio squirrels” refer to?
A. The former staff of KPH Maritime Radio Station.
B. The crew of ship wreckage in San Francisco.
C. Those particularly passionate about radio stuff.
D. Those expert at playing instruments and jazz.
58. The Morse code machines can still be in good condition thanks to ________.
A. the frequent use by the “squirrels” to beep out news
B. the constant communication with experienced operators
C. the repair and restore efforts made by the “squirrels”
D. the protection and maintenance made by the U.S.Navy
59. Which of the following can be the best title of this passage?
A.Keepthe“Jazz”Going B.TheLastCallfromSea
C. Volunteers of Point Reyes D. A Farewell to Radio
(B)
60. How much will it cost you to get somebody a pound of smoked salmon and a bottle of champagne (with a message)?
A.20.25 B.25.50 C.14.50 D.Almost18.00
61. What is the stuff you can buy that was produced on the day you were born?
A.Birthdaycards B.Christmasgifts C.Cigars D.Newspapers
62. Someone is offering a baby bath for sale and where can you get it?
A. PARTYMANIA B. LADIES NARROW SHOWS
C. SILVER CROSS D. GOING IN TO BUSINESS?
(C)
Those who had the pleasure of watching Benny Goodman at work saw a rather ordinary-looking man in rimless glasses
and a conservative business suit; but they also saw a human being who could play the clarinet (单簧管) like no one before
or since. This made Benny Goodman a unique individual.
Other Americans who have stood out from the flock include Joe DiMaggio, Beverly Sill, Ernest Hemingway and Jonas
Salk. They, like Benny Goodman, were recognized and honored for no other reason than excellence.
It is doing something better than other people that makes us unique. Yet a surprising number of people still see
individuality as a surface thing. They wear garish clothes, dye their hair strange colors and decorate their skin with tattoos to
make some kind of social statement. But an ordinary guy who has dyed his hair purple or orange is nothing more than the
same person with a funny-looking head.
The whole purpose of individuality is excellence. Those who invent, who improvise (即兴发挥), who know more
about a subject than other people do, and who take something that doesn't work and make it work -- these people are the
very soul of capitalism.
Charles Kettering didn't like the idea of cranking a car to make it start, so he invented the electric starter. Henry Ford
figured out the assembly-line technique and made it possible to mass-produce automobiles, and Elisha Otis, inventor of the
elevator, indirectly created the city sky-line. These people understood that individualism means working at the top of one's
capacity.
The ones with the purple hair and the funky jewelry are just along for the ride, trying to be “different” and not knowing
how to go about it.
The student who earns straight A's on his report card has grasped the idea and has found the real meaning of
individuality. So has the youngster who has designed his own spaceship, who gives piano recitals, who paints pictures of the
world around him.
Benny Goodman understood it too. This is why he was at his best, blowing his clarinet, in a blue suit and black shoes.
63. The author mentions the appearance of Benny Goodman to ________.
A. show what a talented musician should look like
B. introduce an important figure in the musical world
C. contrast with his talent in music performance
D. indicate that he can't stand out from the flock
64. The author would most probably agree that ________.
A. an individualist tends to seek difference both in character and appearance
B. the essence of individualism lies in pursuing excellence to the full
C. being different in appearance is the very first step to being individual
D. those who strive to win the recognition of others are real individualists
65. According to the passage, which individual's actions may not truly embody the essence of individualism?
A. A scientist who conducts research solely advancing knowledge for the greater good rather than for personal
recognition.
B. A social media influencer who conforms to popular opinions to maintain a large following.
C.An artist who creates unique works but fail to gain fame and recognition from others.
D. An entrepreneur who prioritizes ethical considerations over profit in his business practices.
66. For the main thread,the article is organized by way of ________.
A. specific to general B. cause and effect
C.examplesandconclusion D.comparisonandcontrast
Section C
Directions: Read the following passages. Fill in each blank with a proper sentence given in the box. Each sentence can be
used only once. Note that there are two more sentences than you need.
A. Nevertheless, confidence plays a significant role in determining the effectiveness of fear based motivation
strategies.
B. However, if students are not confident, then fear-based approaches could trigger feeling of anxiety.
C. Leaders, managers, and teachers have often used one of these ideas to inspire people to work harder and achieve
more.
D. Taken together, these studies show that fear-based motivation is complicated
E. They may be inspired to learn new things that will help their business or find mentors who can support them.
F. But does this motivate or discourage business people? Again, it's not straightforward.
What motivates you to work or study harder? Is it the thought of success and all the amazing things that you can
achieve, or is it the fear of failure and worry about all the things that can go wrong for you? ______67______ But is one
better than the other?
A recent study looked at the effect of fear-based strategies on British secondary school students. As is so often the case,
it's complicated. They found that if a test is seen as important, and students are optimistic that they can succeed, then the
fear of failure can be used successfully by teachers to motivate these learners. ______68______ It can in turn lead them to
do worse on the test than they would have done otherwise. The study also found that if students are disengaged and don't
care about the test in the first place, then, unsurprisingly, the fear of failure is not likely to motivate them.
Entrepreneurs often run the risk of failure. It's a fact that most new companies will fail. ______69______ The personal
consequences of failure can be significant, and so founders may be motivated to work harder to avoid them. A study carried
out on British and Canadian entrepreneurs found that fear of failure can improve problem solving, as people are motivated
to anticipate and resolve potential issues. However, the study also showed that it can lead to increased procrastination as
people focus too much on what they personally fear, rather than what would be best for the business. If someone is less
confident about their business idea, then they may find their decision-making negatively affected by their fears.
______70______ It can drive confident people to do better, but it can also increase our doubts and turn them into
barriers.
IV. Summary Writing (10分)
71. Directions: Read the following passage.Summarize the main idea and the main point(s) of the passage in no more than
60 words. Use your own words as far as possible.
Paying Allowances for Completing Chores
The practice of paying children an allowance became popular in America about 100 years ago. Nowadays, American
kids on average receive about $800 per year in allowance. But the vast majority of American parents who pay allowance tie
it to the completion of housework. Although many parents believe that paying an allowance for completing chores benefits
their children, a range of experts expressed concern that tying allowance very closely to chores may not be ideal. In fact, the
way chores work in many households worldwide points to another way.
Suniya Luthar, a psychologist, is against paying kids for chores. Luthar is not opposed to giving allowances, but she
thinks it's important to establish that chores are done not because they will lead to payment, but because they keep the
household running. Luthar's suggested approach to allowance is compatible with that of writer Ron Lieber, who advises that
allowances be used as a means of showing children how to save, give, and spend on things they care about. “Kids should do
chores,” he writes, “for the same reason adults do, because the chores need to be done, and not with the expectation of
compensation.”
This argument has its critics, but considering the way chores are undertaken around the world may change people's
thinking. Professor David Lancy of Utah State University has studied how families around the world handle chores. At
about 18 months of age, Lancy says, most children become eager to help their parents, and in many cultures, they begin
helping with housework at that age. They begin with very simple tasks, but their responsibilities gradually increase. And
they do these tasks without payment. Lancy contrasts this with what happens in America. “We deny our children's attempts
to help until they are 6 or 7 years old,” Lancy says, “when many have lost the desire to help and then try to motivate them
with payment. The solution to this problem is not to try to use money as a stimulus to do housework, but to get children
involved in housework much earlier, when they actually want to do it.”
第二卷
V. Translation (15分)
Directions: Translate the following sentences into English,using the words given in the brackets.
72. 玛丽把不需要的物品收拾起来，为上课作准备。(put)
73. 他考试的时候太紧张了，完全想不起这个单词。(escape)
74. 由于大量接触到当地人的语言，约翰不知不觉就学会了当地口音。(before)
75. 当我们在互联网上发布信息时，必须考虑潜在的后果，因为某些细节可能会被媒体误解或夸大。(likely)
VI. Guided Writing (25分)
76. Directions: Write an English composition in 120-150 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese.
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