1、高三英语注意事项：1答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号、考场号、座位号填写在答题卡上。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，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。第二部分 阅读(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、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。AIf youre looking for some books to read, the following may be your best
2、choices.Team Human by Douglas RushkoffDouglas Rushkoff believes we are essentially social creatures, and that we achieve our greatest goals when we work together, not as individuals. However, he says todays society is threatened by many elements that weaken our ability to connect. He calls on us to
3、take action.Climate-A New Story by Charles EisensteinWith an entire chapter stating climate change, Charles Eisenstein advocates expanding our limited focus on carbon emissions to see the broader picture beyond our short-sighted and incomplete approach. He thinks rivers, forests and the creatures of
4、 nature are valuable in their own right, not simply for preventing a rise in temperature.Who Can You Trust? by Rachel BotsmanIn this book, Rachel Botsman reveals that we are at the point of one of the biggest social transformations in human history. She says we might have lost faith in many other pe
5、ople, but millions of people exchange digital currencies or find themselves trusting a robot. She says if we are to benefit from this shift, we must understand the mechanics of how trust is built, managed, lost and repaired in the digital age.The Happiness Fantasy by Carl CederstromCarl Cederstrom t
6、races our present-day conception of happiness. He argues that happiness is now defined by a desire to experience physical pleasure. He says, however, there is a vision of the good life which promotes deeper engagement with the world. Guided by this more reasonable worldview, we will present ourselve
7、s with a new image.1. What does Team Human focus on?A. Individuals ability.B. Teamwork.C. Social events.D. Creatures.2. Who introduces climate change to readers?A. Douglas Rushkoff.B. Rachel Botsman.C. Charles Eisenstein.D. Carl Cederstrom.3. Which book calls on readers to attach importance to menta
8、l pleasure?A. Team Human.B. Climate-A New Story.C. Who Can You Trust?D. The Happiness Fantasy.BOn one day of May, when Jared Garcia got home from work, he opened the fridge and saw four different pizza boxes from four different restaurants. “Its pretty embarrassing, but its the truth,” Jared said.At
9、 129 kilograms, the 27-year-old would sit on the couch watching TV, without energy left after conquering the workday. Late-night snacks included popcorn and ice cream. Gradually, his clothes felt like getting smaller every time he did laundry. Also, Jared missed the feeling he got when he used to pl
10、ay sports as a teenager.Together, he and his girlfriend, Bella MacDonald, decided to make a change to lifestyle. They had talked about doing it before, but this time, it stuck. They didnt want to look back 20 years from now realizing they should have made changes to be healthier then.First, they wou
11、ld start going to the gym. But they didnt want to put in the hours of fitness without having the right diet to bring up their energy levels. They would eat their meals between 8 am and 6 pm each day. This helped them kick the late-night snacking habit. “You stop mindless eating in the evening. Youre
12、 also eating in sync (同步) with your circadian rhythm (昼夜节律), which is more favorable for weight loss,” said Jared.They immediately noticed their energy levels started to pick back up as they started eating pizza for proteins like turkey alongside vegetables. “When were eating only during a ten-hour
13、period, we do want to follow good nutritional guidelines, including protein, fiber, enough fluids in our diet as well,” Jared said.Jared loved eating healthier options, but always had a hard time getting up to go to the gym. For Bella, food was a weakness, but she was excited to get up and work out.
14、 Anyway, they would stay the course.4. What can we know about Jared from paragraph 2?A. He kept slim all the time.B. He once had bad eating habits.C. He forgot to play sports.D. He worked late into the night.5. What does the underlined word “stuck” mean in paragraph 3?A. Paid off.B. Started early.C.
15、 Became accepted.D. Remained uncertain.6. What did Jared and Bella do besides going to the gym?A. They stopped getting proteins and fiber.B. They tried to find out their weaknesses.C. They avoided eating late-night snacks.D. They asked friends to work out together.7. How was Jared and Bellas losing
16、weight?A. Tough.B. Unexpected.C. Interesting.D. Heartbreaking.CSea plants like marine algae (海洋藻类), seagrass and mangroves (红树林) provide habitats for many marine creatures including shrimp, fish and other small creatures. In some way, these plants keep the steady of the environment on the bottom of
17、the sea that might otherwise be damaged by sea waves, sunlight and other climate change.In mankinds view, mangroves offer a safeguard against storms such as hurricanes, protecting the inland areas where people live, especially in places like the coastlines of Florida and Louisiana.Marine algae, seag
18、rass and mangroves play another vital role for many marine creatures-that of a baby room. Many marine animals lay eggs in these areas because their young have a better chance of avoiding hunters while hidden in the plants.Many animals rely on these plants as a main food source as well. Sea urchins (
19、海胆) are just one example of some marine creatures that eat marine algae, keeping the algae from over-growth for its health. Without these vital plants, lots of marine animals would have little protection from the hunters and human activities.Pollution and fertilizer run-off, damage from boat groundi
20、ng and human-caused stresses on natural water systems are just a few types of threats that impact these weak ecosystems. The effects of the oil run-off in combination with these pre-existent conditions are difficult to predict. However, it is certain that the results will not be good for the already
21、 stressed environments that many species of marine life call home.When exposed to the oil and the chemicals used to clean up the run-off, the sea plants themselves are directly affected. But in addition, the marine animals that depend on these plants as food and shelter are also impacted, and the re
22、st of the food web will feel the effect.8. What do the mangroves mean to the people in Florida?A. Their security blankets.B. Their food sources.C. Their hiding places.D. Their homes.9. Why do many marine animals produce their young in the three plants?A. To handle climate change.B. To search for foo
23、d.C. To look for room.D. To seek shelter.10. What relationship do sea urchins and marine algae have?A. Interdependent.B. Unfriendly.C. Cooperative.D. Competitive.11. What may be the indirect result of the oil run-off?A. The food web will be rebuilt.B. The sea plants will grow widely.C. Peoples healt
24、h will be under threat.D. People will use chemicals to clean it up.DLithium-ion(锂离子)batteries are the current front-runners for storing renewable energy, but their components can be expensive. Zinc(锌)batteries are easier on the wallet and the planet, but lab experiments are now pointing to ways arou
25、nd their primary drawback：They cant be recharged over and over for decades.The need for grid-scale(电网规模的)battery storage is growing as increasing amounts of solar, wind, and other renewable energy come online. This year, America is committed to making the American electricity grid carbon-free by 203
26、5. To even out dips in supply, much of that renewable power will have to be stored for hours or days, and then fed back into the grid. For California alone, it wants to deploy(部署)more than 8800 megawatts of rechargeable batteries by 2026, and last week, the governor of California proposed $350 milli
27、on in state funding to develop long-duration energy storage technologies. “That trend will not go down. It will only continue to grow,” says Mark Baggio, vice president for business development at Zinc8 Energy Solutions, a zinc battery producer.“For power storage, Lithium-ion is the 800-pound gorill
28、a,” says Michael Burz, CEO of EnZinc, a zinc battery startup, “but lithium, a relatively rare metal thats only mined in a handful of countries, is too scarce and expensive to back up the worlds grids. We need an alternative to lithium. Zinc batteries may be one of the options.”Non-rechargeable zinc
29、batteries have been on the market for decades. More recently, some zinc rechargeable batteries have also been commercialized, but they tend to have limited energy storage capacity. Another technology, zinc flow cell batteries, is also making big steps. But it requires more complex pumps and tanks to
30、 operate.So, researchers are now working to improve other varieties including zinc-air cells. They say although its urgent, there is a long way to go before they find a solution.12 What do we know about grid-scale battery storage?A. It lacks financial support.B. It has crucial breakthroughs.C. It me
31、ets the public demands.D. Its market is huge.13. What is Michael Burzs attitude to zinc batteries for energy storage?A. Skeptical.B. Supportive.C. Conservative.D. Disappointed.14. What does paragraph 4 mainly tell us about Zinc batteries?A. Their improvements.B. Their popularity.C. Their functions.D
32、. Their disadvantages.15. Which can be the best title for the text?A. Carbon free：a long-term goal to achieveB. Zinc batteries：a possible solution to power storageC. Renewable energy：the unlimited resource of powerD. Lithium-ion batteries：the front-runners for storing energy第二节(共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
33、阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Usually, you spend most of your time at home. _16_ However, with all the smells a home experiences, such as those created by cooking, people and pets, keeping it smelling good is often a difficult task. A bad-smelling home is not only unpleasant to visit, bu
34、t gives the impression that your home is also unclean, which isnt always the case. Fortunately, you can keep your home smelling fresh and clean with a few techniques._17_ Additionally, pick up any objects from the floor, such as clothing or towels, and place them in the box. Wash your dishes daily,
35、which will keep your home smelling fresh.Dust the objects in your home once weekly. Rub a soft cloth over your television and top of furniture to remove the dusty layer. Use a polishing spray for extra shine.Wash your bedclothes on a weekly basis. Sheets blankets and pillow cases often hold germs, w
36、hich cause a smell to occur. So wash them regularly. _18_ Bathe your dog and its bedding regularly. A dogs smell can transmit from the animal to your floors, furniture and bedclothes. Wash the dog to prevent smells, as well as dirt, mud and other materials from being transferred from your dog to you
37、r items in your home. _19_ Brushing daily can also release smells and materials that can cause the dog to create a foul smell in your home.Shampoo(用洗涤剂洗)your carpets. _20_ So the dirty carpets can make your entire home smell not-so-fresh. Cleaning carpets can remove any trapped smells as well.A. Mos
38、t dogs like having a bath.B. Wipe down your kitchen daily.C. You find your home is always in a mess.D. Smells often become trapped in the material.E. Most dogs benefit from an once-a-week bath.F. Obviously, its worthwhile to spend time on them.G. It is certain that you want a home which smells fresh
39、.第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分)第一节(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。Life was simpler when I was a child. There were no computers, mobile telephones, or what we would consider _21_ technology. The same could be said for Durham, North Carolina, where I grew up. I am going to take you ba
40、ck to a(n) _22_ Sunday when I was a kid.My grandma was the mother of the household. “Chris,” she would _23_ , waking me up at the crack of dawn so I could get ready for a community _24_ . I rolled out of bed, opening my eyes to the _25_ shining into my room. Opening my closet (壁橱), I _26_ my Sunday
41、best. Even though it was still warm, I threw on my trousers and _27_ my shoes.After the gathering, I _28_ across the road to find Marc, my best friend. We ran into the _29_ . I hid from Marc, hoping he would not find me. I listened _30_ to his footsteps, making them out as he walked on the orange an
42、d red leaves.When I got home my grandma was not at all _31_ at the dirt on my face. After my _32_ , I set the table for our special dinner of fried chicken. Soon after, I lay down in my room, _33_ myself with a blanket, quietly thinking what would happen the next day.Nowadays, although I live in a b
43、ig city, I always _34_ Im still 12 years old. I always thank the _35_ years for giving me so much.21. A. usefulB. specialC. modernD. practical22. A. historicB. traditionalC. originalD. typical23. A. respondB. screamC. interruptD. scold24. A. gameB. performanceC. gatheringD. interview25 A. sunriseB.
44、lightningC. flashD. lamp26. A. picked outB. pointed outC. carried outD. left out27. A. boughtB. shinedC. storedD. checked28. A. cameB. rolledC. boundedD. got29. A. woodsB. kitchenC. garageD. basement30. A. politelyB. excitedlyC. anxiouslyD. carefully31. A. delightedB. impatientC. disappointedD. surp
45、rised32. A. commentB. showerC. explanationD. complaint33. A. rewardingB. protectingC. coveringD. exploring34. A. prayB. appreciateC. acceptD. imagine35. A. academicB. previousC. difficultD. busy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。Dragon Head-raising Day is celebrated on the secon
46、d day of the second Chinese lunar month _36_(show) respect for the dragon and pray for good weather for farming and big harvest, _37_ is considered as the start of spring and farming. Dragon Head-raising Day has relation with spring and farming. After the cold winter, spring comes and animals are _3
47、8_ (wake) , but because of the winter, the weather is dry and farming lacks water. To this climate phenomenon, there is a folk saying that _39_ will rain when the dragon raise its head.On that day, there _40_(be) lots of conventional celebration activities. First, in the early morning, every family
48、would light a lantern and go to a river or a well to fetch water and back home, then light _41_(candle) , burn incense (香) sticks and offer a sacrifice. Second, people would go to a temple _42_ honour of the dragon. Third, it is to have a haircut, which _43_ (view) as a sign of good luck. A saying tells that having a haircut on this day, you would be energetic in the whole y
