1、广东省汕头市达濠华侨中学东厦中学 2019 届高三英语上学期第二次联考试题本试卷共 8 页。全卷满分 135 分(120 分1.125)。考试时间 120 分钟。第二部分 阅读理解(共两节，满分 40 分)第一节 (共 15 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 30 分)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C 和 D)中，选出最佳选项。ASPORTS EVENTSBASKETBALLCentral Sports Centre, City Road.All Stars vs Rockets, Saturday 8: 30 p.m. $12Northerners vs Tigers, Sunday
2、 noon $14BUSH WALKINGMeet at Wanda Station, Saturday 9:00 a.m. sharp for 3-hour walk to Canary Mountains. $7, call 341-5432Meet at Westley Station, Sunday 9:00 a.m. sharp for a full day walk to Wombak Valley. $5, call 341-8643. Bring your own lunch.SOCCERSt Martins Sports CentreSt Martins vs Doonsbe
3、rg, Saturday 2:00 p.m. $8Eastside Central vs Light Hill, Sunday 2:00 p.m. $8Neill Park Recreation CentreNeill Park vs Robinson, Saturday 2:00 p.m. $11Essen vs Springwood, Sunday 2:00 p.m. $11LAWN BOWLSTans Town B.CTans Town vs White Vale, Saturday 9:00 p.m. $10Wake Hill B.C.Wake Hill vs Colls, Satur
4、day 2:00 p.m. $921. According to the passage, how many matches will be held at Saturday 2:00 p.m.?A. Two B. Three C. Four D. Five22. You may find the passage most probably in a _.A. handbook about tour B. blog about match reviews C. magazine about ball matches D. notice about sports23. If you have $
5、18, you can go to watch both _.A. All Stars vs Rockets and the Bush Walking at Westley Station B. Wake Hill vs Colls and Essen vs SpringwoodC. Neill Park vs Robinson and Eastside Central vs Light HillD. St Matins vs Doonsberg and Northerners vs TigersBSo many of us hold on to little resentments (怨恨)
6、 that may have come from an argument, a misunderstanding, or some other painful event. Stubbornly, we wait for someone else to reach out to usbelieving this is the only way we can forgive or rekindle a friendship or family relationship.An acquaintance of mine, whose health isnt very good, recently t
7、old me that she hadnt spoken to her son in almost three years. She said that she and her son had had a disagreement about his wife and that she wouldnt speak to him again unless he called first. When I suggested that she be the one to reach out, she resisted initially and said, “I cant do that. Hes
8、the one who should apologize.” She was literally willing to die before reaching out to her only son. After a little gentle encouragement, however, she did decide to be the first one to reach out. To her amazement, her son was grateful for her willingness to call and offered an apology of his own. As
9、 is usually the case when someone takes the chance and reaches out, everyone wins.Whenever we hold on to our anger, we turn “small stuff” into really “big stuff” in our minds. We start to believe that our positions are more important than our happiness. They are not. If you want to be a more peacefu
10、l person, you must understand that being right is almost never more important than allowing yourself to be happy. The way to be happy is to let go, and reach out. Let other people be right. This doesnt mean that youre wrong. Everything will be fine. Youll experience the peace of letting go, as well
11、as the joy of letting others be right.Youll also notice that, as you reach out and let others be “right,” they will become less defensive and more loving toward you. They might even reach back. But if for some reason they dont, thats okay too. Youll have the inner satisfaction of knowing that you ha
12、ve done your part to create a more loving world, and certainly youll be more peaceful yourself.24. The underlined word “rekindle” in Paragraph 1 probably means “_”.A. recover B. develop C. accept D. replace25. According to the passage, the authors friend never spoke to her son for three years becaus
13、e _.A. she had got an argument with her husbandB. she had disagreed about her sons marriageC. she had got an argument about her daughter-in-lawD. she had disliked her sons wife for many years26. Which of the following is NOT the reason for people to be unwilling to apologize first?A. People believe
14、that they are right.B. People always wait for others to offer an apology first.C. People consider the position more important than happiness.D. People want to get an inner satisfaction.27. The purpose of the passage is to _.A. instruct the readers how to apologizeB. teach the readers how to gain inn
15、er peaceC. inform the readers the importance of being forgivingD. tell the readers to reach out first when there are painful eventsCThe giraffe population in Africa has dropped by about 40 percent in just 15 years, according to the Giraffe Conservation Foundation.The organizations director, Dr. Juli
16、an Fennessy, told ABC News: “Its a silent extinction,“ pointing out that the number of giraffes have fallen to 80,000. In what is a familiar situation for many species, the giraffe population has plummeted due to habitat loss and over-hunting.Unfortunately for giraffes, their skin can be used to mak
17、e several clothing items, and countries such as Tanzania have come to believe eating parts of the animal can cure HIV-AIDS. Hunters, for their part, can earn money from the animals meat without a great deal of effort.And while animals such as elephants and rhinos (犀牛) get a large share of conservati
18、on attention, why does it seem like a “silent“ extinction? Experts respond that theyre such a presence in our lives that its easy to think the species is always in large numbers.“Giraffes are everywhere. Look at kids books, which are full of giraffes. Theyre always in zoo collections. Theyre easily
19、visible, so you dont think we have to worry about them,“ David OConnor, research coordinator (协调员) with the San Diego Zoos Institute for Conservation Research, told Scientific American.Groups such as Giraffe Conservation Foundation hope that by sounding the alarm about the plight of the gentle giant
20、s, African nations might take a harder look at stricter conservation measures. Other efforts involve ensuring that the International Union for Conservation of Natures Red List of endangered species includes all the latest information about giraffes and making people get to know that the creatures co
21、uld one day be lost to history.28. How many giraffes were there in Africa 15 years ago?A. About 80,000 B. About 130,000C. About 150,000 D. About 200,00029. The underlined word “plummeted” in Paragraph 2 probably means _.A. decreased quickly B. increased slowlyC. stopped growing D. kept a balance30.
22、What David OConnor said in Paragraph 5 implies that _.A. there are still quite many giraffes in the worldB. zoos are the best places for giraffes to stay safelyC. many people have misunderstood giraffes situationD. humans have built up a good relationship with giraffes31. What does the last paragrap
23、h mainly talk about?A. The bad situation of giraffes. B. Humans efforts to protect giraffes.C. Conversation measures to be taken soon.D. Giraffes being included in the endangered list.DIt is becoming a growing trend that more and more consumers across the country are using cashless payment methods.
24、The rapid development of third-party mobile payment tools is helping to boost cashless payments across the country, said Dong Ximiao, a researcher at the Renmin University of China.Transactions (交易) involving third-party mobile payments rose by 46.8 percent in the first quarter of 2017 compared with
25、 the previous quarter to 18.8 trillion yuan, according to a report released in May.Although there were 3.4 billion third-party payment accounts in total in China in 2016, China is not the first country to seek a cashless society. Developed states like Sweden, Denmark and Singapore are also witnessin
26、g that increase.However, the rapid development of cashless payments does not mean there are no challenges and criticisms. Alibabas Hema store, where customers can shop, dine and order commodities for delivery from their mobile phones via Alipay, have come into the spotlight recently. Media reports s
27、aid that consumers cant purchase goods with cash there, which would be considered illegal.Alipay and WeChat Pay, the nations two major third-party mobile payment tools, also launched campaigns this month to encourage more merchants and customers to use cashless payment methods, which caused concerns
28、 over whether cash will soon disappear.“Some offline sellers refuse to accept cash, which impacts the natural circulation of yuan,” said Dong. He emphasized that a cashless society would not mean that cash would completely disappear. As the economy grows, the circulation of cash is still very huge,
29、noted Dong. Also, its important to remember that nearly half of Chinas population live in rural areas, especially in undeveloped western regions, unable to enjoy innovation (革新) brought by the Internet, Dong said. And when it comes to Chinas senior citizens, most of them prefer to use cash in their
30、daily lives, he added.“Its ridiculous to question digital payment tools contribution toward financial development. In the long term, various payment methods will be used by consumers, and merchants should respect consumers payment habits,” Dong noted.32. What does the underlined word “that” in parag
31、raph 3 probably refer to?A. Economic activity B. Cashless paymentC. Development of economy D. Large amount of payment33. Why has Alibabas Hema store become a focus?A. It fights against illegal activities.B. It provides comprehensive services.C. Customers are not permitted to use cash there.D. It sta
32、rts campaigns to encourage mobile payment.34. Which of the following will Dong find reasonable?A. Various payment methods ought to be respected.B. People should be encouraged to use mobile payment.C. Most elderly people have no access to mobile payment.D. Mobile payment isnt beneficial to a cost-eff
33、ective society.35. What is the text mainly about?A. The reasons to use mobile payment B. The research on mobile paymentC. Chinas cashless trend D. Chinas cashless future第二节 (共 5 小题，每小题 2 分，满分 l0 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。It is true that everyone experiences self-doubt at times. _36_
34、 Remind yourself of how far youve come, remember everything youve been through and had to face, think about the battles youve won and all the fears youve overcome. Dont give doubt room to take hold._37_ It is tempting (诱人的) to let others make decisions for you, especially when you feel off road, but
35、 if anything, that creates even bigger problems. Tap into your own passion to move beyond the troubles in your way.Successful people give up negativity. Positive thinking isnt about expecting the best thing to happen every time; it is about accepting whatever happens is good for the moment and then
36、making the best of it. _38_ Successful people give up being perfect. Know that we all have two choices: Either we do nothing and give into procrastination(拖延), or we start fighting for our dreams, our visions and our ideas. _39_ Even if its not exactly the right direction, just get up and start movi
37、ng.Successful people give up being stuck. _40_ Letting go is also what it takes to become stronger, happier, and more successful in the long run.A. Just stop and wait for perfect chances.B. But you cant allow your doubt to keep you stuck.C. Be positive and give up focusing on what is negative.D. Beg
38、in by doing something and dont wait for perfect.E. And sometimes self-doubt will help you a lot in all aspects of life.F. Successful people give up being decided and affected by other people.G. Letting go doesnt mean giving up but accepting something in life that shouldnt be.第三部分 语言知识运用(共两节，满分 45 分)
39、第一节 完形填空(共 20 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 30 分)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，选出可以填人空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。The most important lesson I learned in high school had nothing to do with math or American history. It came at graduation, several minutes before I left Miramonte High School. I was rather shy back then, c
40、ontent to _41_ with my few friends and to concentrate on my _42_. I was doing so well that by the end of senior year, I had perfect scores and enough _43_ to go to college. But my good record soon became a _44_ to my well-being. In early June of senior year, the headmaster called me into his office.
41、 He asked me to give a leave-taking speech at graduation. I looked at him, my heart _45_ fast. This was the _46_ for my hard work? I said something, but not very clearly, and hurried away from the office. I was _47_ about the decision, finally agreeing to compromise. I wasnt the only speaker - I wou
42、ld _48_ the honor with five other students. Still, it was doubtful whether the task was _49_ me. How would I give a speech to hundreds of people?Graduation Day soon arrived and, as _50_, I was nervous. Id been practicing my speech for days, and I had it _51_. But I had never been so _52_ in my life.
43、 The first half hour of the ceremony passed, and then my _53_ came. My name was announced. I managed to reach the platform without falling down. But within minutes, I accomplished my speech, _54_ back to my seat. Now I still have the _55_ of that speechMy voice trembled a little, but _56_ it was cle
44、ar and strong. Im proud of that tape. I achieved something Id never _57_ - I spoke in front of hundreds of people. I didnt realize it at the time; _58_, the successful completion of that speech gave me the _59_ to participate in class at college, to give oral reports, and to eventually break free of
45、 my _60_.41. Acome up Bhang around Cwalk Dlook 42. Acharacters Binterests Csubjects Dgames43. Acriticism Bcredits Cpraise Dstandards44. Aluck Bbenefit Csolution Dfear45. Abeating Bbreaking Caching Dburning46. Apunishment Bsympathy Carrangement Dreward47. Ahesitant Boptimistic Cgenerous Ddetermined48
46、. Aspare Bbring Chand Dshare49. Aabout Bbeyond Cupon Dfor50. Aexpected Bhoped Cknown Dplanned51. Aallowed Bprinted Cmemorized Dcompleted52. Ainterested Bterrified Cexcited Ddisappointed53. Achance Bday Cmoment Ddecision54. Asending Bgiving Cheading Dtaking55. Apicture Bword Cpaper Dtape56. Apartiall
47、y Bbriefly Cmostly Dfrankly57. Adreamed Bmade Cdecided Drequested58. Ahowever Btherefore Cbesides Dunless59. Arespect Bfreedom Cconfidence Dexcuse60. Apride Bshyness Cstupidity Dcourage第二节 (共 10 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 l5 分)阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1 个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。Its not all that hard to build an advanced and
48、large vocabulary. Like many things in life, its an ongoing (不间断的) process, and _61_ best part of the process is that theres room for improvement - youll keep getting better and better. Of course you have to work at it. You wouldnt think that a few _62_ (month) of exercise in your teens would be enough _63_ the rest of your life, and thats also true for building your vocabulary. If you keep at it daily, pretty soon you will find that you have an excellent vocabulary.One of the most _64_ (effect) ways to build vocabulary is to read good books. You need to
