1、试卷类型：A 潍坊一中高三年级开学质量检测潍坊一中高三年级开学质量检测 英语试题英语试题 2020.08 注意事项： 1 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号等填写在答题卡和试卷指定位置上。 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.考试结朿后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分 30分） 第一节（共 5小题;每小题 1.5分，满分 7.5分） 听下面 5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的 A、B、C三个选项中选出最 佳选
2、项。听完每 段对话后,你都有 10 秒钟的时间来冋答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段 对话仅读一遍。 例:How much is the shirt? A. 19. 15. B. 9. 18. C. 9. 15. 答案是 C。 1. Where does the conversation probably take place? A. In a supermarket. B. In the post office. C. In the street. 2. What did Carl do? A. He designed a medal. B. He fixed a TV set. C. He t
3、ook a test. 3. What does the man do? A . Hes a tailor. B. Hes a waiter. C. He* s a shop assistant. 4. When will the flight arrive? A. At 18：20. B. At 18：35. C. At 18：50. 5. How can the man improve his article? A. By deleting unnecessary words. B. By adding a couple of points. C. By correcting gramma
4、r mistakes. 第二节（共 15 小题;每小题 1. 5 分，满分 22. 5分） 听下面 5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个 选项中选出最佳 选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题 5秒钟； 听完后，各小题将给出 5 秒钟的 作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听下面一段对话，回答 6-7 题。 6. What does Bill often do on Friday night? A. Visit his parents. B. Go to the movies. C. Walk along Broadway. 7. Who
5、watches musical plays most often? A. Bill. B. Sarah. C. Bills parents. 听下面一段对话，回答 8-9 题。 8. Why does David want to speak to Mike? A. To invite him to a party. B. To discuss a schedule. C. To call off a meeting. 9. What do we know about the speakers? A. They are colleagues. B. They are close friends.
6、 C. Theyve never met before. 听下面一段对话，回答 10 - 12 小题。 10. What kind of camera does the man want? A. A TV camera. B. A video camera. C. A movie camera. 11. Which function is the man most interested in? A. Underwater filming. B. A large memory. C. Auto-focus. 12. How much would the man pay for the secon
7、d camera? A. 950 euros. B. 650 euros. C. 470 euros. 听下面一段対话，回答 13-16 题。 13. Who is Clifford? A. A little girl. B. The man s pet. C. A fictional character. 14. Who suggested that Norman paint for childrens books? A. His wife. B. Elizabeth. C. A publisher. 15. What is Normans story based on? A. A book
8、. B. A painting. C. A young woman. 16. What is it that shocked Norman? A. His unexpected success. B. His efforts made in vain. C. His editors disagreement. 听下面一段独白，回答 17 - 20 小题。 17. Who would like to make small talk according to the speaker? A. Relatives. B. Strangers. C. Visitors. 18. Why do peopl
9、e have small talk? A. To express opinions. B. To avoid arguments. C. To show friendliness. 19. Which of the following is a frequent topic in small talk? A. Politics. B. Movies. C. Salaries. 20. What does the speaker recommend at the end of his lecture? A. Asking open-ended questions. B. Feeling free
10、 to change topics. C. Making small talk interesting. 第二部分 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） A This famous site features one of the largest and most representative collections of Buddhist architecture and art in China. It was rated as a 5Aclass tourist attraction in 2010. The Lingshan
11、 Grand Buddha is an 88-meter-high open-air bronze statue of Sakyamuni. It is 17 meters higher than the Grand Buddha at Leshan Mountain. It is part of the pattern of Five Buddhas in five directions together with the Big Buddha at Lantau Island in Hong Kong to the south, the Grand Buddha at Leshan Mou
12、ntain to the west, the Grand Buddha in Yungang Caves to the north and the Grand Buddha at the Longmen Caves in the central area. At the feet of the Grand Buddha, you can feel the loftiness （雄伟）and dignity of Buddhism. Tips: Location: Lingshan Road, Mashan town, Binhu district, Wuxi Tickets: Through
13、ticket: 210 yuan ( $ 31.85) , and free tickets for the performance of Ode to Auspiciousness for individual visitors Opening hours for Lingshan Mountain: 7 ；0017；00 Opening hours for Brahma Palace: 9 ：0018 ：00 Recommendations: The Nine-Dragon Fountain The Nine-Dragon Fountain in front of the giant Bu
14、ddha will start to play music and the song, The Birth of Buddha, at 10 am every day. A huge lotus (莲花)slowly blooms with six petals, and a 7-meter golden statue of Prince Buddha rises from the lotus, with one hand pointing to the sky and one hand at the earth, symbolizing Buddhas light shining on al
15、l things. The Brahma Palace The whole palace shows the mixture of traditional cultural elements with Western architectural features. Many cultural heritage items and art works can be found there. Its splendid design surprises every visitor. 21. What is the Lingshan Grand Buddha famous for? A. Its ty
16、pical collections of architecture and art. B. Its special material. C. Its geographical location. D. Its long history. 22. What do we know about the performance of Ode to Auspiciousness? A. It lasts 10 hours for visitors. B. It costs 21() yuan at least. C. Its available only for group visitors. D. I
17、ts free if you get a through ticket. 23. Why does the writer recommend the Brahma Palace to us? A. Its in front of the giant Buddha. B. Its design and collections are amazing. C. Visitors can enjoy a huge lotus there. D. Many traditional cultural items are on sale. B Bradley McConachie, a 33yearold
18、Australian is actually a student in international relations completing his PhD through Griffith University. He came to Beijing for a cooperative research at Beijing University two years ago. Such an academic life was colorful with a chance offered by the cultural exchanges project, Im in China. Brad
19、ley was lucky to win the most likes for his photo story about his life in China and became one of 20 winners to visit locations by the project this summer. All the winners experiences were filmed to produce a reality show, My Chinese Working Day, which will be broadcast by mid-September Bradley was
20、chosen to work as a recreational manager for a Chinese wedding. The film crew took them to many amazing sites” and the staff at the resort taught them a lot about how to incorporate modern Chinese features while still keeping traditional customs. I would have to say two things stick out as the most
21、memorable: the helicopter ride and talking with the staff at the hotel about how they organize weddings here in China, he said. That was Bradleys first time to be in a helicopter, and he was too absorbed with the stunning view of the coastline. I think it is so important to show other Australians th
22、e different landscapes China has to offer. I think so many Australians, when they think about China, imagine the historical sites of Beijing and the exciting things to see in Shanghai but have no idea about other beautiful places, like Sanya or the many other places people have been taken to in this
23、 TV series. It was nice to experience these little touches. I was happy to be a part of that experience! ” Bradley said. 24. What made Bradleys life more colorful? A. Obtaining his PhD. B. The cultural exchanges project. C. The research about Beijing University. D. The interest in international rela
24、tions. 25. Why was Bradley given the chance? A. He produced the reality show. B. His life in China was interesting. C. He was one of the top 20 winners. D. He liked photo stories most. 26. Which of the following best explains stunning in Paragraph 4? A. Fantastic. B. Confusing. C. Agreeable. D. Extr
25、eme. 27. What can we infer from the last paragraph ? A. Its difficult to produce moving TV series. B. Beijing and Shanghai are historical sites. C. Sanya is worth visiting for foreigners. D. Many Australians know little about China. C The Ebro Delta, known as a battleground during the Spanish Civil
26、War, is now the setting for a different contest, where rice farmers fight against two enemies: the rice-eating giant apple snail ,and rising sea levels. What happens here will have an effect on the future of European rice production and the overall health of southern European wetlands. Located in th
27、e Western Mediterranean, the Ebro Delta produces 120 million kilograms of rice a year, making it one of the continents most important rice-growing areas. As the sea moves into these fresh-water marshes （湿 地）,however, rising salinity （盐 分）is hindering rice production. At the same time, this sea-water
28、 also kills off the greedy giant apple snail, an introduced pest that feeds on young rice plants. The most promising strategy has become to exploit one evil against the other. The battle is currently in progress on land, in greenhouses at the University of Barcelona. Scientists working under the gui
29、dance of u Project Neurice ” are seeking varieties of rice that can withstand the increasing salinity without losing the absorbency. The project has two sides, says Xavier Serrat, Neurice project manager and researcher at the University of Barcelona, the short-term fight against the snail, and a mid
30、 to long-term fight against climate change. But the snail has given the project greater urgency. Originally from South America, the snails were accidentally introduced into the Ebro Delta. For now, the giant apple snails presence in Europe is limited to the Ebro Delta, But the snail continues its ma
31、rch to new territory, says Serrat. The question is not whether it will reach other rice-growing areas of Europe, but when. ” 28. Whats the most effective strategy according to Paragraph 2? A. Beating enemies one by one. B. Striking the stronger enemy first. C. Killing two birds with one stone. D. Us
32、ing one enemy to hit the other. 29. What do we know about the Project Neurice? A. It puts the control of snails first. B. It functions pretty well on climate change. C. It aims to increase the Spanish rice production. D. It stresses the snails effect on rice production. 30. What can be known about t
33、he apple snails from the text? A. It can tolerate the rising salinity. B. Il will attack other rice-growing areas. C. It multiplies at a high speed. D. It was introduced into Span deliberately. 31. Which section is the text most likely from? A. Chemistry. B. Tourism. C. Farming. D. Geography. D Last
34、 year, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that 55 million people in the U. S. are gig workers which is more than 35 percent of the U. S. workforce. That number is projected to jump to 43 percent by 2020. People are drawn to gig work （零工）because it brings in a little extra income without a major
35、 time commitment. And recent technologies like Skype, Slack, and Dropbox have made the gig life a reality, giving you maximum freedom, an ideal work-life balance, and the chance to pursue your passions. If youre thinking of joining the gig economy ,its never been easier. One of the great things abou
36、t the gig economy is that you dont have a boss breathing down your neck. As a freelancer, you no longer have to cater to a company culture or work schedule that might cause physical or emotional stress. Instead, you get to choose the type of work you do and who you work with. But this degree of free
37、dom requires a corresponding amount of discipline. With no boss to make sure youre on task, its all on you. A lot of gig workers start their careers by hopping on a project because the employer is desperate and in need of help. On the employers end, its tough to take on people for higher management
38、positions when the pool of talent is full of gig workers who havent been given an opportunity to improve their skills. Businesses have to evolve to learn how to account for an influx （涌入）of temporary workers. It is harder for gig workers to become skilled and get promoted. The workforce is becoming
39、more advanced and educated by the day. You have to keep learning and keep up with industry trends to maintain a competitive edge. This is true even for people in traditional office settings, but its critical if youre your own boss. 32. What made the gig life a reality? A. Greater work-life balance.
40、B. New technologies. C. A little extra money. D. Maximum freedom. 33. What does the underlined phrase breathing down your neck ,in Paragraph 3 mean? A. Making you unable to breathe freely. B. Standing very close behind you. C. Threatening you by saying something. D. Monitoring you closely. 34. What
41、can we infer from the last but one paragraph? A. Employers should invest in training the temporary workers. B. Gig workers start their jobs out of passion. C. Its hard for employers to employ people for higher positions. D. Its hard for gig workers to develop skills. 35. Which of the following can b
42、e the best title for the text? A. The Strengths and Weaknesses of the Gig Economy B. The Challenges of the Gig Economy C. The Increase of the Gig Economy D. The Reason for the Gig Economy 第二节（共 5小题;每小题 2. 5分，满分 12. 5 分） 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。 Childhood obesity puts kids at risk
43、for cardiovascular disease, bone and joint problems, sleep apnea, and potential social and psychological problems. 36 Of course, the CDC recommends healthy lifestyle choiceshealthy eating, physical exercise. 37 That is to provide a safe and supportive environment where healthy lifestyle choices can
44、be made. What dont kids need? 38 Too much focus on overweight leads toward more weight gain. A new data analysis of two studies found that children whose parents considered them to be overweight tended to gain more weight over 10 years than children whose parents considered them normal weight. Child
45、ren whose parents label them as overweight” had a negative self- perception about their bodies. They were engaged in more attempts to lose weight. 39 The clear message from this study is that dieting is more likely to lead to weight gain, not weight loss, in both children and adults. Psychology rese
46、archers Eric Robinson and Angelina Sutin argue that the stigma of being labeled overweight as a child might actually gain weight in the future. 40 For the study, childrens height and weight were measured at age 4 or 5, and parents were asked to describe whether they thought the children were best de
47、scribed as underweight, normal weight, overweight or very overweight. When the children were 12 or 13, they used images to best depict what they perceived their bodies to look like and were asked whether or not they engaged in any dieting behavior. Height and weight measurements were taken again whe
48、n the children were 14 or 15 years old. A. Labels and pressure around weight and weight gain. B. Left untreated, these problems can continue into adulthood. C. They also point out another important way to keep kids healthy. D. The researchers cannot be certain about what is driving. E. They analyzed
49、 the data from a study of Australian children. F. But it actually contributed to weight gain over the 10-year period. G. A number of mothers in this study suffer from depression and anxiety. 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。 Melbourne Girls College is
