【英语】山东省青岛市西海岸新区（黄岛区）2020届高三3月模拟考试试题

【英语】山东省青岛市西海岸新区（黄岛区）2020届高三3月模拟考试试题

山东省青岛市西海岸新区（黄岛区）2020届高三 ‎3月模拟考试英语试题 第一部分 阅读理解 （共两节，满分50分）‎ 第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）‎ 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。‎ A One of the best ways to experience New York City is with a bus tour，rolling between Manhattan neighborhoods，one beautiful block at a time．Here are some best bus tours that NYC offers．‎ Big Bus New York This classic bus tour provides a thorough introduction to Manhattan．Take a seat on the open-air top deck of a double-decker bus(双层公共汽车)instead of traveling by subway．The most popular stops include the 9／11 Memorial，the High Line，5th Avenue shopping and Harlem’s Apollo Theater．For some fresh air，stop in the 843-acre Central Park and go for a walk．‎ The Ride Climb aboard The Ride and the bus becomes the theater while the New York City streets are the stage．This 75-min tour combines sightseeing(including landmarks like the Chrysler Building and Carnegie Hall)with live entertainment(both from onboard guides providing fun facts and screening movie clips，and on-the-street performers)．‎ Gray Line City Lights Tour Witnessing New York City by night is an essential experience when visiting Manhattan．By night，the main roads，landmarks，and bridges are lit up in breathtaking fashion．There’s no better way to see it than from the open-air top deck．This after-dark tour includes Rockefeller Center and Radio City Music Hall．‎ Open Loop New York Take advantage of technology to know exactly when your bus is coming with the “Where’s My Bus?” web page from Open Loop．This bus tour—with an uptown route and downtown route—offers a double—decker experience complete with an audio(录音的) guide available in ‎ several languages．Attractions across Manhattan include the Empire State Building，the Metropolitan Museum of Art，Times Square，and the High Line．‎ ‎1．What might be your reason for stopping in the 843- acre Central Park?‎ A．To enjoy clean air． B．To visit a theater．‎ C．To do some shopping． D．To visit the 9／11 Memorial．‎ ‎2．Which bus should you take to enjoy live performances?‎ A．Big Bus New York． B．The Ride．‎ C．Gray Line City Lights Tour． D．Open Loop New York．‎ ‎3．What is special about Open Loop New York?‎ A．It offers real-time bus schedule information online．‎ B．It provides a local guide who speaks several languages．‎ C．There’re only double-deckers going through the city centre．‎ D．It includes many scenic spots located in several cities．‎ B I hope you will join us to develop the project．The idea struck me in early 2017．We were sitting in our class when our head teacher announced．“There’11 be a new boy starting school tomorrow．He comes from the circus so he’11 be with us for a while.” Immediately I heard remarks like “Those are dirty people”；“They eat raw meat”；and “Watch out your bags”．The teacher must have heard them and said in a very serious voice，“Jake is our guest．Make sure you treat him well.”‎ It was the first time I had met anyone from a circus．Fortunately he sat in the only spare seat next to me．Of course I didn’t want to mind others’ business，but I couldn’t help looking at him sideways．I noticed Jake was smaller than me and had dirty finger nails．His shirt was clean but had been repaired in many places and his trousers were held up by a wide，leather belt．As he was sniffing loudly，I passed him my handkerchief．Immediately the boys began to whisper “Leave him be!” From my left a slight movement showed that Jake must have heard the remarks too．He seemed to be having great difficulty with his maths work and was struggling to hold his pen correctly．He looked around as if for help．I looked around too．The teacher was busy so I offered to explain the problems to him．As he listened he smiled．His eyes lit up and he returned to the exercises with enthusiasm．He finished them quickly and proudly presented them to the ‎ teacher．“Well done，Jake”, she approved．Jake smiled．‎ I thought about how Jake’s life would be．I remembered seeing the campsite and thinking how poor the facilities were．So I decided to help．As it was my turn to suggest a project for our grade．I put forward this idea．Our head teacher accepted it and so we began to prepare our plans to improve the campsite．Hope you will join us．‎ ‎4．Why did the students dislike Jake even before they saw him?‎ A．A newcomer was not welcome at that time．‎ B．They always judged a person by what he looks like．‎ C．The teacher hadn’t introduced Jake to them beforehand． ‎ D．They must have heard terrible stories about circus people．‎ ‎5．What’s the author’s attitude towards Jake?‎ A．He copied the other boys’ behavior．‎ B．He was distant about what Jake’s life was like．‎ C．He had sympathy for the people who were in need．‎ D．He couldn’t ignore what other people said about Jake．‎ ‎6．With the help of the author，Jake became more_______．‎ A．friendly and brave B．confident and proud C．easygoing and helpful D．optimistic and warm-hearted ‎7．What’s the author’s main purpose in writing this passage?‎ A．To call on more people to help Jake．‎ B．To show what is in need for a circus．‎ C．To ask the readers to join in his project．‎ D．To argue circus people should be fairly treated．‎ C The world’s insects are going down the path of extinction，threatening a “catastrophic collapse of nature’s ecosystems”，according to the first global scientific review．More than 40％of insect species are declining and third are endangered，the analysis found．The rate of extinction is eight times faster than that of mammals，birds and reptiles．‎ ‎“It should be of huge concern to all of us，for insects are at the heart of every food ‎ web．山东省中学联盟They pollinate(授粉)the large majority of plant species，keep the soil healthy，recycle nutrients，control pests，and much more．Love them or 1oathe them，we humans cannot survive without insects，”said Prof Dave Goulson at the University of Sussex in the UK．‎ The analysis，published in the journal Biological Conservation，says intensive(集约型)agriculture is the main driver of the declines，particularly the heavy use of pesticides．Urbanisation and climate change are also significant factors．‎ ‎“If insect species losses cannot be stopped，this will have catastrophic consequences for both the planet’s ecosystems and for the survival of mankind．It is very rapid．In 10 years you will have a quarter less，in 50 years only half left and in 100 years you will have none，”said review author Francisco Sánchez-Bayo，at the University of Sydney，Australia．‎ One of the biggest impacts of insect loss is on many birds，reptiles，amphibians and fish that eat insects．“If this food source is taken away，all these animals starve to death，”he said．Such effects have already been seen in Puerto Rico，where a recent study revealed a 98％fall in ground insects over 35 years．‎ Matt Shardlow，at the conservation charity Buglife，said：“It is thoughtful to see this evidence that shows the pitiful state of the world’s insect populations．It is increasingly obvious that the planet’s ecology is breaking and there is a need for a strong and global effort to prevent and change these terrible trends．”‎ ‎8．Why are people worried about the insect decline?‎ A．They are vital to ecosystems． B．They provide food for pests．‎ C．They pollinate all plants． D．They enrich the soil．‎ ‎9．What is the main cause of insect losses?‎ A．More and more trees． B．Restrictions on pesticides．‎ C．Upgrading agriculture． D．Friendly environment．‎ ‎10．Where can you find the exact time of insect losses?‎ A．In paragraph 1． B．In paragraph 2．‎ C．In paragraph 3． D．In paragraph 4．‎ ‎11．What can be a suitable title for the text?‎ A．Humans can survive the punishment of nature B．Insect declining is breaking nature’s ecosystems C．Nature’s ecosystems are influenced by humans D．Insects and animals are dying out in Puerto Rico D Researchers from the Water, Peace and Security partnership (WPS) have announced the creation of a global forecasting tool that can predict where conflicts arising from water insecurity are most likely to break out. The system uses artificial intelligence to create patterns from a wide rage of geographical and socio-economic data and can identify potential conflict hotspots up to a year in advance.‎ Susan Schme, a senior lecturer at Delft Institute for Water Education, which leads the WPS, explains predicting these types of conflicts isn’t as simple as it might first appear. It isn’t simply a case of conflicts increasing every time a water security incident occurs. Several regional and cultural factors also play a part, making prediction difficult.‎ ‎ The researchers test-ran the AI tool in Mali. They found that it predicted more than three-quarters of the water-related conflicts there. To achieve this, the system is fed with a variety of data. “First there’s the natural side of things—so rainfall data, soil moisture and many other natural factors,” explains Schme. This enables it to identify areas where availability of water is likely to become a concern.‎ ‎ “Then we also look at vulnerability in terms of socio-economic and political developments — anything from a regime type to the state of development in a region,” she adds. This additional information is weighed up to determine whether it increases or decreases the chance of conflict. Other factors might include whether the water insecurity is likely to affect crops.‎ ‎ The tool is just one part of a wider WPS project that aims to increase the availability of information which could help avoid water-related conflicts. Once artificial intelligence has made its predictions the WPS researchers use other analytical tools to zoom-in on a certain region and find out exactly what’s driving water insecurity. This might be decreased rainfall, increased population, or water might be being diverted away from a community.‎ ‎ The designers are now undergoing final tests of the new AI tool to make sure it’s ready for a November launch date. Once widely available, Schme hopes that it will be used by local governments and also by international organizations with an interest in maintaining global ‎ stability.‎ ‎12. What is the function of the tool?‎ A. Collecting all kinds of data. ‎ B. Predicting conflict hotspots. ‎ C. Ensuring security of water. ‎ D. Stopping breakout of water pipe.‎ ‎13. How did the AI tool work in Mali?‎ ‎ A. The government discourages it. ‎ B. More improvement is needed. ‎ C. It works quite effectively. ‎ D. It attracts public attention.‎ ‎14. What is related to the water-related conflicts in Mali?‎ ‎ A. Its climate. B. Its lifestyle.‎ ‎ C. Its agriculture. D. Its population.‎ ‎15. What is the last paragraph mainly about?‎ ‎ A. People’s attitude to the AI tool.‎ B. Study process of the AI tool.‎ C. Designers of the AI tool.‎ ‎ D. The future of the AI tool.‎ 第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5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。‎ Volunteering in your community gives you a chance to give back． 16 ，and a local organization will benefit，too．If you want to get started volunteering，find an organization that’s a good fit for you．and then decide what you have to offer．Then you can apply to volunteer at that organization and get started in your new position．‎ ‎ 17 ．When you decide to volunteer，you may want to plug into the first volunteer opportunity you come across．However，you’re likely to be happier and volunteer longer at an organization that supports a cause you care about．‎ Pick an organization that will teach you something new．The first objective of volunteering is ‎ helping an organization and your community． 18 ．For one，they can give you career experience you don’t have. Some organizations will also offer you training and career development．Consider how volunteering at a particular organization may benefit you in the future．‎ Identify your skills．When thinking about where you want to volunteer，considering your skill set is important．Organizations are always looking for people with different skill sets． 19 ，you should be able to find a place that can use those skills．‎ Treat the application like a job．While some volunteer opportunities will be relatively low—key when it comes to the application process，others will want many of the same things an employer would want． 20 ．They’ll likely want to talk with you，as well as check your references．Be courteous and professional throughout these interactions．‎ A．No matter what you’re good at B．Ask what’s expected of volunteers C．Focus on causes you feel strongly about D．Once you’ve volunteered there for a short period E．For instance，many will have you fill out an application F．However，the volunteer opportunities can also benefit you G．You’11 feel a sense of pride that you are volunteering your time 第二部分 英语运用（共两节，满分30分）‎ 第一节 完形填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）‎ ‎ 阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。‎ A couple in Ohio accidentally dropped off a bag containing almost ﹩100，000 at an Ohio charity shop．Thanks to 21 employees，they got money back． The employees were going through 22 last week when they came across a 23 ．Inside was ﹩97，004．"It was so much cash，"employee Kelsey Croy said．"I looked in the bag and we 24 it right there on the desk．And it was ﹩97，004．"Thankfully，the owners 25 a receipt for tax purposes when they dropped off 26 that morning．The employees 27 called the couple but there was no 28 ． Not wanting to 29 that amount of cash in the store，they called in the Zanesville Police ‎ Department． 30 repeated calls，officers finally got a hold of the couple．The couple hadn't realized the money was 31 ．They told police they withdrew all their money to another bank．On the way，they 32 at the charity shop to donate a bag of clothes．That's 33 ‎ the money ended up there．"When we finally 34 them，they just asked if they could get it sometime tomorrow．"the officer said． The couple has since made contact with the original 35 who found the money to thank them．"I'm just glad that I meet with a bunch of honest and loyal people，"Croy said．‎ ‎21. A. honest B. generous C. brave D. clever ‎22. A. goods B. donations C. food D. money ‎23. A. suitcase B. box C. bag D. wallet ‎24. A. put B. counted C. hid D. cleared ‎25. A. asked for B. asked about C. gave up D. gave out ‎26. A. cards B. fruits C. bills D. clothes ‎ ‎27. A. surprisedly B. hesitatingly C. eventually D. immediately ‎28. A. concern B. information C. reply D. 1etter ‎29. A. deposit B. 1eave C. waste D. spend ‎30. A. After B. During C. Before D. In ‎31. A. found B. missing C. stolen D. forgotten ‎32. A. stopped B. sighed C. quarreled D. wandered ‎33. A. why B. when C. where D. how ‎34. A. inspected on B. got rid of C. got through D. dropped in on ‎35. A. police B. officers C. customer D. employee 第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15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。‎ The original Chinese opera Marco Polo，based on the story of the Venetian explorer 36 traveled along the ancient Silk Road in the 13th century，will 37 (stage) in September in Italy． 38 (write)in Chinese and performed by Western and Chinese singers，the work is the first original Chinese opera produced by Guangzhou Opera House for the Silk Road International League of Theaters．The league serves as a platform for the performing arts and was set up 39 ‎ ‎ (promote) cultural exchanges between China and other countries．‎ The process of making this opera has been a major effort of communication．The Venetian explorer is seen 40 a symbol of friendship．It also describes the romance between Marco and a young Chinese woman named Chuan Yun，as well as the rise and fall of the two 41 (dynasty)—Song and Yuan．The opera took about three years to put together with a team of international artists．The composer combined 42 (tradition)Chinese folk elements with Mongolian music and Western classical music．‎ Marco Polo is 43 sign for connecting cultures．Besides the 44 (significant) of composing completely for a Chinese opera，the opera 45 (deliver)something more，that is，1ove and peace．‎ 第三部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）‎ 第一节 应用文写作（满分15分）‎ 假定你是红星中学高三学生李华，得知2020年第18届世界中学生运动会(World ‎ Middle School Games) 将在中国福建晋江举行，组委会正面向全国招募志愿者。请写一封申请信，内容包括：‎ ‎1. 申请理由；‎ ‎2. 自身优势；‎ ‎3. 表达期待。‎ 注意：‎ ‎1. 词数80词左右；‎ ‎2. 开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。‎ Dear Sir/Madam,‎ ‎_____________________________________________________________________________‎ ‎_____________________________________________________________________________‎ ‎_____________________________________________________________________________‎ Yours,‎ Li Hua 第二节 读后续写（满分25分）‎ ‎ 阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。‎ 阅读下面材料, 根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段, 使之构成一篇完整的短文。续写的词数应为150左右。‎ An urgent call came into Jim Green’s bar this past March. A newly married woman who had spent the afternoon at the beach bar, couldn’t find her wallet. She didn’t care about her ID, credit cards, or $150 in cash — but her wedding ring was inside.‎ Jim, 42, didn’t like the idea that a theft could have occurred at his place. So he set out to find the wallet. He spent hours checking the video tapes from 16 different surveillance cameras（监控摄像机）, watching the woman’s every step in the bar until she went to sit on a bench outside and left when her ride arrived. Within minutes, a young man approached the bench, quickly put something in his pocket, and walked off. Jim posted a clip on the bar’s Facebook page. “I just asked if anybody knew who the guy was,” Jim said. ‎ Within hours, Jim got a text from 17-year-old Peter. Peter admitted to having taken the wallet and told Jim he’d done it because he hadn’t eaten in two days. He said he saw the ring but thought it was fake, so he took the money and threw the wallet off the public docks into the ocean. Then he bought a sandwich.‎ Jim, unsure whether he believed Peter, told the teen to meet him at the docks. There, they got to talking, and Peter revealed that he wasn’t getting along with his family and had been living in the woods for a week. Jim, a father of two, looked closely at Peter — his small height, his ruddy cheeks — and saw him for what he was: more of a kid than a criminal.‎ But the risks were high. The police were already on the case, and because of the missing ring, Peter could be facing a serious crime charge. “I had to help him somehow,” Jim says. ‎ The police wanted Jim to bring the teen down to the station. Instead, Jim called the police and told them, “He’s going to be at the docks with me tomorrow.” ‎ Paragraph 1‎ Jim hired two local divers to search the waters where Peter had thrown the wallet. ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ Paragraph 2‎ And then a diver popped up. ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎【参考答案】‎ 第一部分 阅读理解 （共20小题，每小题2.5分，满分50分）‎ ‎1-3 ABA 4-7 DCBC 8-11ACDB 12-15BCAD 16-20 GCFAE ‎ 第二部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分30分）‎ 第一节：完形填空（共15小题；每题1分，满分15分）‎ ‎21-25 ABCBA    26-30  DDCBA    31-35 BADCD ‎ 第二节：短文填空（共10小题，每小题1．5分，满分15分）‎ 36. ‎ who/that 37. be staged 38. Written 39. to promote 40. as 41. ‎ dynasties 42. traditional 43. a 44. significance 45.delivers ‎ 第三部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）‎ 第一节: 应用文写作（满分15分）‎ 略 第二节: 读后续写（满分25分）‎ One possible version:‎ Paragraph 1‎ Jim hired two local divers to search the waters where Peter had thrown the wallet. A detective was waiting for them there. A crowd had gathered to watch the two divers search in the strong current. More than an hour passed, with no sign of the ring. Jim grew worried, especially when the detective began questioning Peter, trying to get him to admit keeping the ring.‎ Paragraph 2‎ And then a diver popped up. In his hand was the wallet, and inside was the ring. Cheers broke out in the crowd. When Jim called the wallet’s owner, she burst into tears. She promptly dropped the charge against Peter for stealing the ring. But it wasn’t over for Jim. He’d been troubled about Peter sleeping in the cold woods. Jim knew his home was big enough to give Peter a place to live in for a while. He told the teen he could stay with his family until the boy got on his feet again.‎