1、山东青岛黄岛高三英语上册期末学业水平检测试卷 1 / 12 20192020 学年度第一学期期末学业水平检测 高三英语高三英语 （考试时间：100 分钟 试卷满分：120 分） 注意事项：注意事项： 1. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号等填写在答卡上。 2. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。 如需改动， 用橡皮擦干净后， 再选涂其他答案标号。 回答非选择题时， 将答案写在答题卡上， 写在本试卷上无效。 3.考试结束后，将答题卡交回。 第第一一部分部分 阅读理解阅读理解 （共两节，满分（共两节，满分 5050 分）分） 第一节第一节: :（共（共 1
2、 15 5 小题；每小题小题；每小题 2.52.5 分，满分分，满分 37.537.5 分）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 A The Young Scholars ProgramThe Young Scholars Program The University of Marylands Young Scholars Program is a perfect summer camp for academically talented teenagers who want to earn college credits, pursue aca
3、demic interests or discover college life at the University of Maryland. The program is challenging and rewarding. Students have the opportunity to show that they can be successful in a university environment. The ActivitiesThe Activities During three weeks of exploration, teens preview the universit
4、y experience, study with students who share similar interests and communicate with the best teachers of the University of Maryland in a dynamic and challenging classroom environment. Students can have trips to nearby Washington, DC and enjoy movie nights and activities at the student union. Workshop
5、s and seminars featuring speakers in academic fields further enrich the learning experience. The CoursesThe Courses The Young Scholars Program offers college courses that are at the cutting edge of theory, thought and technology. Classes generally meet every day from Monday to Friday. The program is
6、 a great introduction to the University of Maryland. Participants can benefit from the University of Marylands vast resources, including libraries, computers and instructional labs. 山东青岛黄岛高三英语上册期末学业水平检测试卷 2 / 12 The The RewardsRewards Upon program completion, teens will go home with better preparati
7、ons for the college experience-both academically and socially. In addition, students earn three college credits that post to the University of Maryland transcript (成绩单). The ApplicatiThe Applicationon The application process includes submission (提交) of the application, high school transcript and a l
8、etter of recommendation. Ages: 14-18 Mailing address: The University of Maryland College Park For more information, call 3014057762. 1. Which is NOT true about the program according to paragraph1? A. It is intended for college students. B. It can offer college credits for teens. C. Its worth partici
9、pating. D. It can let teens experience college life in advance. 2. What can teens do during three weeks of the program? A. They can learn from the best students of the University of Maryland B. They can join the student union of the University of Maryland. C. They can attend a meeting for academic d
10、iscussion. D. They can attend classes every day. 3. If you want to apply for the program, you need _. A. preview the university environment ahead of time B. take a part time job in the universitys library C. submit high school transcript D. call 3014057762 to contact the university first. B B At the
11、 age of 14, James Harrison had a major chest operation and he required 13 units (3.4 gallons) of blood afterwards. The blood donations saved his life, and he decided that once he turned 18, he would begin donating blood as regularly as he could. More than 60 years and almost 1,200 donations later, H
12、arrison, whose blood contains an antibody (抗体) that has saved the lives of 2.4 million babies from miscarriages (流产), retired as a blood donor on May 11. Harrisons blood is valuable because he naturally produces Rh-negative blood, which contains Rh-positive antibodies. His blood has been used to cre
13、ate anti-D in Australia since 山东青岛黄岛高三英语上册期末学业水平检测试卷 3 / 12 1967. “Every bottle of anti-D ever made in Australia has James in it,” Robyn Barlow, the Rh program director told the Sydney Morning Herald. “Its an amazing thing. He has saved millions of babies. I cry just thinking about it.” Since then,
14、Harrison has donated between 500 and 800 milliliters of blood almost every week. “Id keep going if they let me,” Harrison told the Herald. His doctors said it was time to stop the donations. They had already extended the age limit for blood donations for him, and theyre cutting him off now to protec
15、t his health. Harrisons retirement is a blow to the Rh treatment program in Australia. Only 160 donors support the program, and finding new donors has proven to be difficult. But Harrisons retirement from giving blood doesnt mean hes completely out of the game. Scientists are collecting and catalogi
16、ng his DNA to create a library of antibodies and white blood cells that could be the future of the anti-D program in Australia. 4. Why did James Harrison decide to donate blood as regularly as he could? A. Because he wanted to be a celebrity. B. Because he was saved by the blood donations when he wa
17、s young. C. Because his blood is valuable. D. Because the Rh treatment program in Australia need him. 5. What can we learn from the underlined sentence in paragraph 3? A. Robyn Barlow was sad because millions of babies suffer from blood disease. B. Robyn Barlow was worried because Harrison may die o
18、f losing too much blood. C. Robyn Barlow was moved by Harrisons donations. D. Robyn Barlow was frightened by Harrisons crazy behavior. 6. What can we infer from the last paragraph? A. Harrisons retirement will not affect the Rh program. B. After Harrisons retirement, the Rh program will fail. C. Har
19、risons influence to the Rh program will still exist after his retirement. D. A library has been built for the study of Harrisons DNA . 7. Which word can best describe Harrison? A. Patient. B. Diligent. C. Talented. D. Devoted. C C Scientists say a huge percentage of bird species are in danger becaus
20、e their habitats, or homelands, are disappearing. 山东青岛黄岛高三英语上册期末学业水平检测试卷 4 / 12 Traditional migration paths take birds through countries that are not protecting the places for birds to stop, rest and feed. The scientists studied the migration or flight paths of almost 1,500 species. They decided tha
21、t 91 percent of them passed through dangerous areas. The major danger for migratory birds is development. Buildings and pavements have covered the places where birds stop and feed as they move from one part of the world to another. One of the scientists who worked on the study says “Many of these im
22、portant places have been lost to land reclamation (开垦) because of urban, industrial and agricultural land expansion”. The problem, according to scientists, is that many of these small birds die along their migration paths because they dont have a safe place to feed and rest. There is no place to res
23、tore their energy for the next part of their journey. Countries in North Africa, Central Asia and those along the coasts of East Asia are having the most difficult time in protecting land. The scientists say these countries do not have enough areas that are safe for birds. One species that doesnt ex
24、ist now is the Eskimo curlew. “Our world gets poorer every time we lose a species,” one of the scientists says. The researchers say countries need to work together and come up with safe stopping areas for birds that pass through their boundaries. For example, one country might have preserved safe zo
25、nes for migrating birds. But a neighbor country might not. A bird might die. One scientist who is not connected with the report tells Los Angeles Times that while some habitats are changing, more work can be done to make urban areas safe for birds. He says small changes, like planting more native pl
26、ants or keeping cats out of the areas birds would be likely to use, could make a big difference. 8. What mainly caused the disappearing of birds habitats ? A. The decrease of awareness to protect birds. B. Natural disasters. C. Overuse of land by human beings. D. The rising sea level. 9. What may be
27、 the main reason for many birds death on the way of migration? A. Exhaustion and hunger. B. Beast attack on the ground. C. Hunting of humans. D. The long journey. 10. According to the last two paragraphs, how should we protect the migrating birds? A. By keeping fewer cats or dogs. 山东青岛黄岛高三英语上册期末学业水平
28、检测试卷 5 / 12 B. By restoring their destroyed habitats. C. By helping change the birds migration paths. D. By preserving the ecological environments on their migration paths. 11. What is the authors purpose in writing the passage? A. To tell us a huge percentage of bird species are in danger. B. To an
29、alyze the reasons for disappearing of birds habitats. C. To offer some solutions to the problem of birds habitats. D. To call on people to protect the birds habitats. D D The biggest challenge faced by travelers especially those who like to have a hiking trip is how to ensure a steady supply of clea
30、n clothes. Now, thanks to a great invention called Scrubba Wash Pack, that worry may be a thing of the past. The portable washing machine was invented by Ash Newland in 2010, while planning to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro. Struck by the limited packing space, he got inspiration from traditional washboards
31、to create a bag that could be used to clean clothes. Then he gave up his career as a lawyer and focused on perfecting the bags design. By 2012, the bag was ready for the public. It weighed only 180 grams and required very little storage space, making it perfect for anyone wishing to travel light. No
32、t surprisingly, the bag worth 55 dollars was an instant hit with travelers, university students and even passengers. However, Newland was not satisfied. He still saw a disadvantage with his invention dirty clothes had to be carried around in a separate bag! The recently introduced Scrubba Wash Pack
33、solves that problem. In order to make the pack active, dirty clothes are placed inside the bag along with two to three liters of water. The bag is then shut tightly to ensure all air is squeezed out and the clothes are massaged (揉搓) for a few minutes. After a quick wash, they are clean and ready to
34、be dried. According to Newland, the pack can clean a n y t h i n g f r o m j e a n s t o s m e l l y s o c k s ! W h a t s e v e n more amazing is that with a capacity to hold 13 liters of water, it can be used to wash more clothes at a time. The best part is that the 99-dollar pack that will be ava
35、ilable for sale later this year, only weighs 300 grams and is completely foldable, making it easy to store when its not in use. With the Scrubba Wash Pack, wandering through foreign cities searching for a washing shop, or paying for washing machines may soon be a thing of the past! 12. What aroused
36、Ash Newlands desire to create the Scrubba Wash Bag? A. Travelers requirements. B. His own experience. 山东青岛黄岛高三英语上册期末学业水平检测试卷 6 / 12 C. His dream of invention. D. A traditional washboard. 13. Why wasnt Ash Newland satisfied with his former invention? A. The bag was not convenient enough. B. The bag w
37、as not popular with travelers. C. The bag couldnt wash more clothes at a time. D. The bag couldnt be folded up. 14. Which word can best replace the underlined word in paragraph4? A. Blown. B. Pushed C. Figured. D. Run. 15. It can be inferred that the improved Wash Pack _. A. will lighten the burden
38、on housewives B. will replace the traditional washing machines C. will be widely used by more travelers in the future D. can encourage more people to travel a long distance 第二节（共第二节（共 5 5 小题；每小题小题；每小题 2.52.5 分，满分分，满分 12.512.5 分）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。 Some high school student
39、s think it useless to receive higher education. 16 If youre one of them, think again. Here are some reasons why you should go to college and receive a good education there. 17 We take that knowledge later on to build our careers after graduation. More knowledge will be gained after you start working
40、, but without education, that job will not be within easy reach. Knowledge leads to knowledge. While limited within the walls of the educational places, we openly explore other cultures of the world! 18 Other cultures have valuable things to share, enriching our own. Education also makes us want to
41、travel and exchange with various cultures, getting more experience. When theres a recession (衰退) in the economy, those who attended college will be more likely to find a new job than those who only finished high school and have a limited skill set. The more education you have, the more chances you w
42、ill get to improve the quality of your life as you have a better job and earn a higher salary. When youre skillful and knowledgeable, you gain access to people of similar backgrounds and tastes. 19 Good networking can benefit you a lot in your later life. 20 You can talk about ideas and events inste
43、ad of just other people and whats on sale in stores. An educated person doesnt gossip (说闲话), having a preference to discuss ideas and listen to what other people have to say. 山东青岛黄岛高三英语上册期末学业水平检测试卷 7 / 12 A. Therefore, they choose not to go to college. B. We come to know that ours is not the only cu
44、lture. C. There is a negative side to earning a good education too. D. A good education makes you a more interesting person. E. It means a good education leads to excellent networking. F. Schools and universities are the first places to get knowledge. G. It has long been understood that an education
45、 can lead to long-term financial success. 第第二二部分部分 英语运用（共两节，满分英语运用（共两节，满分 3030 分）分） 第一节：完形填空（共第一节：完形填空（共 1515 小题；每小题小题；每小题 1 1 分，满分分，满分 1515 分）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。 Id planned to spend my weekend in the sun, enjoying flowers outdoors. But that was 21 the pair of disgus
46、ting crows (乌鸦) arrived. Out of nowhere, they had set up their base 22 in our backyard. We first 23 our feathered enemies on Friday morning. It was early, and the sound the birds made 24 through our neighborhood. I figured theyd 25 soon. But, no. They were getting louder and probably 26 my neighbors
47、 nearly as much as us with the noise. I admit I got a little 27 . Then, on Sunday afternoon, I saw our dog Quatchi staring at something on the ground. I went to 28 and found a small coal-black bird in the grass. Its eyes were milky, and it stayed perfectly 29 as my dog walked towards it. Only when Q
48、uatchi 30 his nose to its head did it walk away. I 31 the dog inside and came back with my camera. It never occurred to me that the young would be hanging out on the ground, growing and gaining 32 as its parents guarded it from above. The second I saw this little creature I 33 the crows. To be hones
49、t, Ive never been much of a bird person. And I wish theyd chosen another backyard. But Im also 34 that I got to see this little bit of nature unfold up close. Its pretty amazing. The experience has also 35 my desire to create a beautiful backyard garden that attracts lots of bees, butterflies, and yes, birds. They are welcome here. 21. A. after B. when C. until D. 山东青岛黄岛高三英语上册期末学业水平检测试卷 8 / 12 before 22. A. organization B. camp
