1、 学校_ 班级_ 姓名_ 密 封 线 内 不 能 答 题 房山区 2020 年高三衔接诊断试卷（二） 英 语 本试卷共 10 页，120 分。考试时长 100 分钟。考生务必将答案答在答题卡上，在试 卷上作答无效。考试结束后，将答题卡交回，试卷自行保存。 第一部分：知识运用（共两节，45 分） 第一节 语法填空（共 10 小题；每小题 1.5 分，共 15 分） 阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写 1 个适当的词， 在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。 A Ma was born into a doctors family in 1933 and beca
2、me a military doctor in 1947. She 1 (apply) to become a paratrooper in 1961, but her first application failed because there were no female paratroopers at that time. But she learnt to parachute by training hard in secret. Finally, she became Chinas first female paratrooper. She set a national record
3、 as the oldest enlisted woman to do a parachute jump 2 the age of 51. She completed over 140 parachuting jumps over a period of 20 years. In 2018, Ma donated her entire life savings to her home town. This 3 (donate) was to support local education and public welfare. B Shadow plays, the earliest of 4
4、 started over 2000 years ago, have enjoyed a long history in China and consist of many styles. One famous branch displayed in museum is called Taian Shadow Play. It is believed that it originated in the Song Dynasty when an emperor came to Mount Tai to offer sacrifice. In the past, the authentic sha
5、dow figures 5 (make) of donkey skin. But nowadays，to save the 6 (life) of many donkeys, they have found some man-made materials, which are used for the figures in the hands-on area. C The oceans are a valuable source of natural resources. Some of them are 7 (complete) new to us. Most notable of thes
6、e is Chinas discovery of an ice-like substance, 8 (know) as “fire ice”, under the South China Sea. In addition, Chinas underwater vessels, such as the Jiaolong and ShenhaiYongshi, have been exploring waters at depths of thousands of metres. The Jiaolong even holds the record for the deepest dive by
7、a manned submarine, at 7,062 metres, 9 (give) China its place alongside the worlds top ocean explorers. The research conducted by these vessels is providing scientists with a better understanding of 10 the sea bed was formed, as well as helping identify areas for deep-sea drilling, taking deep-sea e
8、xploration into a whole new era. 第二节 完形填空（共 20 小题；每小题 1.5 分，共 30 分） 阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中，选出最佳 选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 My education started in a small village of India, I did not have any English then. When I discovered that famous novelist George Orwell was born in Motihari, it made me wonder i
9、f I could be a writer too. That day, it became my 11 . My father opened up the world of books for me. I must have been seven or eight, when he first 12 me a Hindi (印地语) storybook. When dad was reading the book for me, I was 13 by the stories. By the time I was in Grade 10, I had finished reading hun
10、dreds of novels. Also, my private tutor made me 14 that it was possible for me to learn the language. After 10 months with her, I started reading picture books in English. Two years later, I began to read my first English novel. Then I 15 that I should try writing newspaper articles, improve my skil
11、ls and then progress to longer forms. I approached a couple of Hindi newspapers with my writing but was promptly 16 . They said my article didnt live up to their standards. I was so 17 that I doubted my ability. At this time, I met kind-hearted Daniel who 18 my first article after heavy editing. It
12、was an important turning point for me, my 19 as a writer began. After writing a dozen articles and reviews, I knew it was finally time to plan my novel. 20 the plot was really tough for me. I managed to write the first 21 of my novel! Full of 22 , I sent it to Mary Mount, a famous editor right away.
13、 My submission was 23 again, but I was still grateful just to hear from her. One year later, I finished my writing work again. I 24 another editor. A month later, the feed-back landed on my table, but it was desperate, to put it mildly. I 25 , believing Id never get published. When I shared it with
14、my friend, she 26 me a lot. Her feedback and support helped me improve my manuscript further. Then I submitted it to a few publishers and a few days later, I got a 27 from a publisher. To my 28 , he informed me that my book would be published. What surprised me was that a few production houses had e
15、xpressed interest in my novel. One of the directors 29 intended to adapt it for the screen. It is because of my 30 and the encouragement from my family and friend, after 21 years 高三英语试卷第 2 页（共 10 页） 高三英语试卷第 1 页（共 10 页） 密 封 线 内 不 能 答 题 struggling, that eventually I fulfilled my dream. 11. A. dream B.
16、 career C. memory D. ability 12. A. returned B. lent C. drew D. bought 13. A. attracted B. frightened C. amused D. warned 14. A. remember B. regret C. believe D. suggest 15. A. admitted B. realized C. explained D. complained 16. A. put down B. written down C. broken down D. turned down 17. A. worrie
17、d B. surprised C. depressed D. excited 18. A. published B. refused C. copied D. recited 19. A. program B. report C. drill D. journey 20. A. Creating B. Sharing C. Comparing D. Deleting 21. A. chapter B. draft C. line D. question 22. A. pride B. energy C. expectation D. patience 23. A. praised B. rej
18、ected C. accused D. collected 24. A. invited B. helped C. protected D. contacted 25. A. laughed B. cheered C. cried D. clapped 26. A. rewarded B. donated C. thanked D. encouraged 27. A. call B. book C. gift D. task 28. A. sorrow B. delight C. disappointment D. embarrassment 29. A. hardly B. just C.
19、even D. only 30. A. talent B. effort C. bravery D. modesty 第二部分：阅读理解（共两节，40 分） 第一节（共 15 小题；每小题 2 分，共 30 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，并在答 题卡上将该项涂黑。 A Dear Friends, You may be familiar with our growing collection of remarkable true stories from around the world about young animals facing disa
20、ster and misfortune: a baby hippo orphaned during the Asian tsunami and adopted and raised by a 130-year-old giant tortoise; a baby polar bear abandoned at birth by his mother and hand-raised by a caring zookeeper at the Berlin Zoo. We are now pleased to introduce you another remarkable true storyun
21、like our other, land-based stories, this one rises from the sea. The name of the book is called Winters Tail. This is the story of Winter, a young female dolphin who injures and then loses her tail after being injured off the coast of Florida. The injured Winter is rescued from a crab trap and broug
22、ht to the Clearwater Marine Aquarium, a marine animal hospital, where she at first adjusts and learns to swim without her tail by moving her body with a side-to-side action. Winters actions and behaviors cause great concern among her caretakers because it is clear to them that she is injuring her bo
23、dy and internal organs with this painful and inelegant method of movement. But luckily, an engineer designed an artificial tail that enables Winter to once again swim like a dolphin. The solution to this problem came from the miracle of modern technology. It was very challenging but now Winter is th
24、riving and using her new tail with great command. Winter has already become an inspiration and an icon for millions touched directly and indirectly by all types of challenges. This is an interesting book. I hope you enjoy, the interesting and touching story of one brave little dolphin who learned ho
25、w to swim again. With love and hope, Juliana 31. From the passage, what can we know about Winter? A. She was rescued by a zookeeper. B. She gets used to living without her tail. C. She was abandoned at birth by her mother. D. She swims again with the help of an engineer. 32. The letter is probably w
26、ritten to . A. teenagers B. engineers C. swimmers D. zookeepers 33. Why does the author write this letter? A. To call on people to protect the animals. B. To arouse peoples interest in this story book. C. To attract more people to watch the dolphin show. D. To inform the development of modern techno
27、logy. B Every day on her walk to school, Khloe Thompson, a nine-year-old girl, kept noticing the same homeless people and couldnt help but feel troubled. She kept asking her mom why or how they were there, and at the end of the conversation she always wondered, “What can I do to help?” Seeing these
28、struggling individuals in her community, Khloe made a resolution to create her own charity devoted to improving the lives of local homeless people. After Khloe made the decision firmly, she quickly began to effect change in the homeless community, raising spirits while lending some much-needed assis
29、tance to those living on the street. “No dream is too small or too big!” writes Khloe on her GoFundMe page, which was set up by Khloe and her mom Alisha and has raised $14,000 in the two months since it was 高三英语试卷第 4 页（共 10 页） 高三英语试卷第 3 页（共 10 页） 学校_ 班级_ 姓名_ 密 封 线 内 不 能 答 题 established, exceeding it
30、s original $10,000 goal. “Any funds raised on this page will go toward our charity filing fees and any future volunteer projects. The more we raise, the more people we can help!” The charity, called Khloe Kares, is a community service-oriented organization that plans different projects to give some
31、assistance to those in need. Khloes first project was Kare Bags, which are intended to help the homeless. “I like to give them a nice sturdy bag that they can have forever,” says Khloe, “Sometimes they give me hugs and then they say thank you.” “As a parent, youre going to be concerned about her wal
32、king up to random strangers,” says Alisha, who accompanies Khloe when she hands out her Kare Bags. After seeing peoples positive reactions, she said “People really warm up to her quickly.” As Khloe strives to help those near her, homelessness has become an increasingly pressing issue. For Khloe, Kar
33、e Bags are just the beginning. She is currently planning a toy drive for kids living in group homes, which will take place on July. She has collected about $1,000 worth of toys to give out, and additional voluntary gifts will go towards The Raise Foundation of Orange County, whose goal is to stop ch
34、ild abuse and neglect. 34. Khloe created her own charity to . A. collect money for childrens toys B. help homeless people of the local area C. protect more children from abuse and neglect D. improve the living condition of the community 35. From the passage, we can know that GoFundMe page . A. is a
35、community service-oriented organization B. was set up by Khloe and some local volunteers C. plans different projects to help those people in need D. raises fund for filing fees and future volunteer projects 36. Which of the following words can best describe Khole? A. Devoted and open-minded. B. Humo
36、rous and strong-willed. C. Determined and warm-hearted. D. Knowledgeable and hard-working. 37. Which of the following can be the best title? A. No Life is Easy B. The Road to Success C. The Power of Volunteers D. Lend a Hand to Strangers C While gazing at an airplane passing thousands of feet overhe
37、ad, or when you are just about to board a flight at the airport, have you ever noticed that the majority of airplanes are white? Sure, some have decorations and names in different colors, but the base color behind those add-ons is almost always white. Now, thinking of your summer wardrobe, which has
38、 at least a couple of white items, be it a T-shirt, a pair of pants, or a skirt. The main reason people prefer white on a hot day is its particular ability to reflect sunlight. The color white is a terrific reflector of sunlight, and reflects almost all the light that falls on it, unlike other color
39、s, which absorb some of the light. So, just like clothing, aircraft producers use white paint to keep airplanes cool. It minimizes the heating as well as the potential harm from solar radiation. Planes have some parts made from plastic, carbon fiber, and fiberglass. Those things in particular need t
40、he most protection from the blazing sun. The next reason for painting planes white is even more practical. Its just cheaper to have white-colored plane. You see, all airplanes start out white when theyre made. But what if an airline decides to paint theirs, say, bright yellow? An additional layer of
41、 paint will add more than 1,000 pounds of weight to the aircraft. The paint on a Boeing 737 weighs 180kg and on a Boeing 747 is around 500kg. Weight increment means the increase of fuel burnt, and that can get pricey. Most airlines want to avoid the higher cost. When flying at high altitudes, expose
42、d to various atmospheric conditions, colored airplanes tend to fade, and thus require a lot of paint jobs to maintain their artistic appeal. A white-colored airplane, on the other hand, doesnt appear significantly different, even after spending a considerable amount of time in the air. Besides, airp
43、lanes are regularly inspected for cracks and any other form of surface damage for obvious safety reasons. Nothing works better than white when it comes to spotting a crack on the surface, as the crack is almost always darker than white. Plus, a white plane is easier to spot visually in the event of
44、a crash or any other mishap, especially at night, or in a massive body of water. Additionally, a study published in Human-Wildlife Interactions found that the paint job does make a difference to birds: “This finding suggests that a whiter airframe would stand out more against the sky from the perspe
45、ctive of the flying birds visual system.” According to ABC, approximately $300 million dollars worth of damage to planes is caused by birds each year. There you have it: Planes are white to keep you as safe and comfortable as possible, with the added bonus of hitting by fewer birds. 38. What can we
46、learn from the passage? A. Colored airplane is easier to spot when in the event of a crash. B. White color can absorb some of the light and make the plane cool. C. White paint can decrease the possible damage of the sun radiation. 高三英语试卷第 6 页（共 10 页） 高三英语试卷第 5 页（共 10 页） 密 封 线 内 不 能 答 题 D. Colored ai
47、rcrafts do not fade easily and maintain the color for a long time. 39. The underlined word “that” in paragraph 3 refers to . A. the aircrafts B. white-colored plane C. most airlines D. the increase of fuel burnt 40. Why does the author mention the birds in the last paragraph? A. To introduce how the
48、 birds visual system works. B. To show the cost of an airplane is quite expensive. C. To state white plane is more obvious to flying birds. D. To stress how serious damage birds can do to planes. 41. The main purpose of this passage is to . A. inform and explain B. discuss and clarify C. analyze and advise D. compare and evaluate D Sometimes, when looking at the things that have been lying around for a long time in our lives, we probably realize that those items may be useful to others. With the developm
