2020年最新黑龙江安达七中高三英语上册寒假考试试卷（4）.doc

1、黑龙江安达七中高三英语上册寒假考试试卷（4） 1 / 16 黑龙江省安达七中 2020 届高三英语上学期寒假考试试题（4） 一、阅读理解一、阅读理解 1.The year just keeps getting better for new, young author Sierra Blair her latest book appearing in the iconic Atlantis resort and now high praise from high-ranking education officials. “I hope that through her writing we wo

2、uld be able to motivate the young people in our school systems. One of our challenges is the capability within literacy(读 写能力) and it is clear that the gift is there, its only a matter of exploring it so Im very impressed and also grateful to her parents for encouraging her to take this very importa

3、nt step of publishing,” said Jeffrey Lloyd, Minister of Education during a one-on-one sit down and conversation. The young author caught media attention last year after publishing her first book on Amazon. The newest and independently published childrens book “Roman and the Pink Flamingos” is inspir

4、ed by Sierras three-year-old brother, Roman. “Its frightening to bring something to the public that youve put a lot of work into and someone could very easily tear it apart or tease me, Its not good enough. Although I have my family and others in my corner, to meet persons in power and get a positiv

5、e feedback from them makes me feel like Im on the right path,” said Sierra. During the conversation, the governor general Dame Pindling asked about the book and creative process involved(涉及) in bringing the series to life. She urged Sierra to not only write childrens fiction but to one day work deep

6、er into the fabric (结构) of the nation, documenting what she observed. “She encouraged me in my creative pursuits and praised me for being independent in my professional development. I deeply enjoyed our conversation,” said Sierra. Sierra wasnt the only one to be moved by the visit. 1.What drove Sier

7、ra to write her latest book? A.Her gift for literacy. B.Attention from the media. 黑龙江安达七中高三英语上册寒假考试试卷（4） 2 / 16 C.Her little brother Roman. D.Her parents encouragement. 2.Why did Sierra feel afraid to bring something to the public? A.Because others might laugh at her. B.Because she felt on the wrong

8、 way. C.Because her family did not support her. D.Because her book was not good enough. 3.Which of the following can best describe Sierra? A.Creative and inspiring. B.Independent and polite. C.Determined and practical. D.Ambitious and sensitive. 4.What would the author probably write in the paragrap

9、h that follows? A.Visit from another journalist. B.Stories behind Sierras books. C.Sierras another popular book. D.Comments from another person. 2.Devon Gallagher, a college graduate from Philadelphia, wants the world to know exactly where shes been while shes on her worldwide vacation in a special

10、way. The traveler, who was born with a bone disease, had her right leg amputated (截肢) at the age of four. Although the amputation caused inconvenience for Gallagher early on, she now sees it as nothing short of inspiration for living her best life. To spread that message, Gallagher has gone to socia

11、l media, where she shares photos of her travels across the world, but instead of simply using a geo-tag(地 理位置标签), she writes her location on her artificial leg before taking a picture. Now she has been taking pictures across the Continent, which show her cycling over the canal in Amsterdam, relaxing

12、 on a wall overlooking the city of Barcelona, posing with a waffle in Brussels, taking in the beautiful Parthenon temple in Athens and enjoying a river ride in Budapest, all with the well-known locations written on her artificial leg. “I get a new leg every two years and I can choose the design on i

13、t. One day I had a sudden thought to get a chalk-board,” Gallagher said. “My mum and grandmother didnt like the idea, but my friends thought it was great and told me to go for it, so I did.” Gallagher said people often stare when shes writing on her leg, but once she shares the photos, she receives

14、only positive feedback(反馈), “My leg hasnt 黑龙江安达七中高三英语上册寒假考试试卷（4） 3 / 16 stopped me from doing anything Ive wanted to do,” she said. “I dont know if its my determination to prove to myself that I can do it, anyway, Ive been able to keep up with people at my age and lead a pretty great life.” Gallaghe

15、r shows us that you should never let anything stand in the way of your dreams. And if life gives you an artificial leg, make art. 1.What message did Gallagher want to spread in her special way? A.She enjoys her travelling across the globe. B.She suffers little from her legs amputation. C.She looks o

16、n her misfortune as another form of blessing. D.She has exactly fallen in love with posting photos online. 2.What does the word “which” underlined in paragraph 3 refer to? A.the pictures B.the continent C.the leg D.the location 3.Gallagher can best be described as _. A.helpful and ambitious B.friend

17、ly and generous C.determined and creative D.independent and wise 4.Which of the following might be the best title for the text? A.Never Too Late to share B.A Special Artificial Leg C.An Outstanding Photographer D.Gallaghers Summer Holidays 3.Every year from March to October,Christian Moullec,also kn

18、own as “Birdman“,takes to the sky aboard his adapted light aircraft* However,the 58-year-old Frenchmans daily 30-minute flight is not just to enjoy the impressive views, but to guide flocks (鸟群)of lesser white-fronted geese (小白额雁)through safe migration paths in which the birds can teach future gener

19、ations. His deed began in 1995 when he noticed their declining population in the wilds of Lapland, Sweden. To prevent their numbers from dropping further, Moullec tried to get the threatened species to follow him along migration routes that would protect them from bird hunters. 黑龙江安达七中高三英语上册寒假考试试卷（4

20、） 4 / 16 However, getting grown geese to follow his lead proved challenging. As young geese imitate and follow whomever they view as their parent,Moullec decided to raise the geese from birth. To help raise funds and awareness of his job to protect not just the geese but birds worldwide, Moullec oft

21、en allows paying tourists to join him on the 30-minute-long flights aboard his aircraft. In addition to the trained birds flying alongside them,visitors,who come from as far as a 15-hour plane flight away,are treated to a variety of crane and goose species as well as breathtaking views of castles an

22、d cities. He often brings his camera along in the flights, capturing photos not just for their beauty, but for what they describe. Moullec believes the use of agricultural chemicals has done harm to wild European birds, with more than a third disappearing in the last 30 years. “Its a disaster, “ he

23、said. “My beautiful images with flying birds should be used to tell this story. “ 1.Why does “Birdman“ always fly to the sky on his aircraft? A.To observe geese along their migration routes. B.To follow geese through safe migration paths. C.To take visitors to operate his adapted aircraft. D.To help

24、 geese fly safely during the migration. 2.What do we know about “Birdman“? A.He is a nature lover. B.He is a bird watcher. C.He is a volunteer pilot. D.He is a bird hunter. 3.What does Moullec often take photos in his flights for? A.Recording the use of agricultural chemicals. B.Describing his exper

25、iences with flying birds. C.Showing serious damage caused by chemicals. D.Capturing the beautiful views of birds and cities. 4.What can be a suitable title for the text? A.Birdman Finds Birds Disappearing B.Birdman Helps Flocks Safely Migrate 黑龙江安达七中高三英语上册寒假考试试卷（4） 5 / 16 C.Birdman Protects Birds fr

26、om Hunters D.Birdman Guides Flocks to Learn to Fly 4.The English language is changing, and you are responsible! Whether we consider changes in grammar, spelling, pronunciation, or the very vocabulary of the language, you have played your part and continue to do so. When we first learned basic gramma

27、r and spelling, perhaps in elementary school, we might have gotten the impression that these things were sacreD.The rules that apply to such things might have been presented as unchanging and unchangeable. While this approach might be beneficial for teaching children, it is far from accurate. The En

28、glish language, like many others, is a living, growing, ever-evolving thing. Like it or not, you are involved in this change. These changes take many forms. Grammar and spelling have changed radically over the years and centuries, with the spelling differences in different countries today a reflecti

29、on of this. While the language of a thousand years ago might be called English, most of us would hardly recognize it today as the same language. The first involves changes in the pronunciation of words. Many are familiar with the differences between the British and American ways of pronouncing certa

30、in words. In addition to these differences, the pronunciation of many words has changed over the years because of how you have decided to pronounce them. For example, consider the word “err.“ The traditional pronunciation of this word rhymes with the word “her.“ However in recent years, more and mor

31、e people have been pronouncing it so that it sounds like “air.“ Another change in the language involves the addition and removal of words. The makers of dictionaries decide which words deserve to be officially adopted as part of the English language. Through the centuries, many words have come from

32、other languages. In fact, English has probably done this more than any other language in the world, which is why spelling and pronunciation rules for English have so many exceptions. Of course many slang words have been just short-lived fads that have died out quickly. Others,though, have been adopt

33、ed by mainstream society and become respectable, as have many technical terms. So then remember, the next time you repeat 黑龙江安达七中高三英语上册寒假考试试卷（4） 6 / 16 the newest expression to hit the street, or make up your own words, you may be contributing to the future of the English language. 1.When we begin t

34、o learn English, we think_. A.it is interesting to take up a new language B.grammar and spelling rules are unchangeable C.only grown-ups have the ability to affect a language D.English rules are wrongly presented in fact 2.The pronunciation of words are changing because_. A.people speak in different

35、 ways B.the British dont agree with others C.people adopted foreign words D.makers of dictionaries created them 3.Which of the following statement about English slang words is True? A.All the slang words have become standard English. B.English slang words are popular for a short time. C.Some slang w

36、ords have been accepted. D.English slang words have different meanings actually. 4.Which of the following is the best title for the passage? A.You can change the English language. B.English is changing over years. C.The British speaks differently from Americans. D.Foreign words involved in English.

37、二、七选五二、七选五 5.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。 Self-care activities can help you cope with stress and improve overall well-being. _. Normally, a good deal of practicing self-care is learning how to understand your own needs emotionally and physically. Now, lets start from practicing physica

38、l Self-Care. Exercise regularly. Moving around does so many great things for you and can be done in the comfort of your own home! Exercise for at least 30 minutes a day, even if its just in 10-minute breaks. Its okay if you cant exercise every single 黑龙江安达七中高三英语上册寒假考试试卷（4） 7 / 16 day, just aim for m

39、ost days of the week. _.Try to do a variety of different interesting things. _ . This will help keep you energized and your body healthy. When youre busy working or taking care of others, it can be difficult to plan and cook a healthy meal for yourself. Eventually though, the easy foods you tend to

40、take are going to weaken you and leave you feeling unhealthy. Monitor your physical health. When youre sick, take time off work or school. _. Make sure youre taking any treatments consistently and accurately. Your body is working to keep you alive, so take care of it well. Make a vacation. _. Vacati

41、ons dont necessarily have to be yearly trips to the beach, as those can be stressful and expensive. Vacations can be mini-breaks that you take from stress throughout the week or month. For example, you can leave your work just for quiet and relaxation for half an hour every day. Find places inside o

42、r outside your home that are comforting to you. A. Eat healthy foods B. Have your meal regularly C. Practicing self-care is especially important D. Schedule time-off from your responsibilities E. Schedule regular appointments with your doctor F. However, people are practicing self-care everyday G. C

43、hoose activities that are fun and interesting for you 三、完形填空三、完形填空 6.阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C 和 D)中,选出可以填入空白处的最 佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 Twelve-year-old Allen decided to leave home city and make a living by himself because his family was too poor. Before he left, his father asked him what he was going to

44、do. Allen answered, “I want to learn 1 performance.” His father was 2 with his answer, “What? No, you cant do that. Circus is the place for clowns in many peoples eyes. Our family will be 3 of you.” But Allen 4 , “Our family is so poor right now. Which is more important to you, 5 or clothing and foo

45、d? I will give you some money every month from the circus. It probably will be a 黑龙江安达七中高三英语上册寒假考试试卷（4） 8 / 16 huge 6 .” His father was very 7 , “If you go there, somebody will know about it very soon and Ill be very 8 .” After going 9 a lot of difficulties, Allen finally found a circus and convince

46、d the 10 to let him stay. He worked very hard studying magic and lived with animals. Every month, his parents would get a 11 from him. But they never knew his address. They knew the money was from Allen but when people asked them about Allens 12 , they never told them the truth. Later, his parents r

47、eceived more and more money from him. Then, a 13 named Albert became very famous in the whole world. Everyone thought 14 of his performance. Lots of people hurried to see his performance from far away. One day, Allens father went to visit a relative in another 15 . The relative paid a lot of money f

48、or tickets of Albert the magicians show. Allens father went to the show with the relative. During the show, Allens father got totally 16 by the magicians tricks. When the magician took off his 17 , the father found Albert was his son, Allen. Allen recognized his father. His father 18 him, “Why did y

49、ou change your name?” “Because you said you would be embarrassed for me.” “But nobody will 19 the famous magician is my son Allen.” We want all the best things in life and avoid the bad past. However, every good thing comes at a 20 . You cant have them all without giving up something. 1.A.music B.theatre C.circus D.animal 2.A.satisfied B.unhappy C.curious D.hopeful 3.A.guilty B.proud C.tire