1、- 1 -蕉岭中学 2019 届高三摸底考试英语试题注意事项:1.答题前,先将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在试题卷和答题卡上。2.选择题的作答:每小题选出答案后,用 2B 铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑,写在试题卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。3.非选择题的作答:用签字笔直接答在答题卡上对应的答题区域内。写在试题卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。第卷第一部分阅读理解(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,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 AHave you known
2、an outstanding junior high or high school teacher, coach, guidance counselor, librarian, or headmaster? Nominate(提名)that special teacher youll always remember and give him/her the chance to be recognized in a famous national magazine through “Educator of the Year Contest”!PrizesCash awards will be g
3、iven to those from across the country who are given the honor of Educators of the Year. Besides, your winning essays will also be published in our magazine.GuidelinesWe will only consider essays written by teens, and nominations must be for junior high or high school educators only. Elementary schoo
4、l educators are not allowed.Convince us your educator is special. Tell us about his or her style of teaching, his or her role in school activities, and community service. What has your educator done for the entire school, your class, for you or another student? Give examples with specific details. K
5、eep your essay between 200 and 1,000 words. Remember to include the first and last name, position, and school of your - 2 -educator in your essay. Dont forget to submit(提交)your essays through this website. You can also read our submission guidelines for more information on this website.DeadlinesThe
6、deadline for submitting your essays is December 30. Your essays are accepted and will appear in our magazine all over the year. Winners will be made public after the January issue is published.21. The contest is intended to _. A. promote a national magazine B. choose educators of the yearC. offer ca
7、sh to some teachers D. collect some essays written by teens22. If you want to take part in the contest, you should _.A. write as long an essay as possible B. show your love for your teachers lifestyleC. write about your teachers personal informationD. list some detailed examples of your special teac
8、her23. Where can you probably find this passage?A. In a teen magazine. B. On a teen website.C. In an education book. D. In a newspaper.BI was five years old when my little brother, Mark, was born. Looking back at photos, I appeared so thrilled that he had finally arrived. I held and bathed him, smil
9、ing from cheek to check. I do not remember that feeling now.Being the first child in the family, I was the one my parents tested their new parenting techniques on. I was their guinea pig. Mark was always the happy one, the joker, the one who won because of my battles with my parents. After too many
10、fights, I declared war on Mark. We were now enemies. All l remember is being jealous of and angry with my innocent little brother.Thus,I made his life a misery. I teased, tricked, embarrassed, and fought with him. often leaving him in floods of tears.- 3 -Our little sister was born when I was 11 and
11、 instantly she and Mark could not be separated. They pushed me aside. Was this because 1 was becoming a monster, or did 1 grow into an uglier green-eyed monster because they loved each other so much?Thankfully, Mark quickly grew tall and strong, and our conflict looked more like a cold war than bloo
12、dshed (流血).It all ended suddenly when I went to study abroad. The hatred disappeared and love climbed in.Despite all the abuse Mark suffered he has implied that he has forgiven me, or even that there is nothing to forgive, although I have never brought up the subject in too much detail. I would like
13、 to; however, it would be a selfish move to look for more forgiveness. But I prefer to remember the hurt. During all those wasted years, I should have been the loving sister, defending instead of attacking.24. How did the writer feel at the birth of her brother?A. Worried. B. Excited. C. Surprised.
14、D. disappointed.25. Why did the writer consider her brother as her enemy?A. She didnt like her brother. B. Shed like to be a monster.C. She used to be ill-treated. D. She did so out of jealousy.26. When did the writers hatred of her brother disappear?A. At the birth of her sister. B. At the start of
15、 their cold war.C. When she studied abroad. D. When the bloodshed ended.27. What does the writer really want to tell us in the passage?A. She felt regretful for what she had done. B. She was never forgiven by her brother.C. She was looking for more forgiveness. D. She suffered much abuse from her br
16、other.C- 4 -Research shows that childhood friendships are important indicators of future success and social adjustment. Childrens relationships with peers strongly influence their success in school,and children with fewer friends are more at risk of dropping out of school,becoming depressed and othe
17、r problems.Making and Keeping Friends Is More than Childs PlayWhen 6yearold Rachel returned to school on a recent Monday morning,her eyes immediately scanned the playground for her friend Abbie. “Though they were only separated by a weekend, the girls ran right into each others arms and hugged,” rec
18、alls Rachels mother Kathryn Willis of Gilbert. “It was like a scene from a movie.” Most parents instinctively (本能地) know that having friends is good for their child. Experts agree that friendship is not simply childs play,but a powerful predictor of social adjustment throughout life.A Skill for Life
19、“Childhood friendships serve as a very important training ground for adulthood,” says Dr.Robbie AdlerTapia,psychologist with the Center for Childrens Health & Life Development at the East Valley Family Resource Center.Researcher William Hartup states, “Peer relations contribute significantly to both
20、 social and cognitive development.” Hartup concludes that the single best childhood predictor of adult social adaptation is not school grades or classroom behavior,but rather,how well a child gets along with other children.The work of Arizona State University professor of Developmental Psychology Ga
21、ry Ladd proves that just as being able to make and keep friends is beneficial to kids while the lack of friends is detrimental.Good Friendships Dont Just HappenExperts agree that it is essential for children to establish highquality friendships. But,researchers warn,these friendships dont necessaril
22、y just happen. Often,a good friendship begins with involved parents.Psychologist Dr.Lynne Kenney Markan believes kids should be taught social skills in much the same way they are taught math and reading.Bad CompanyMany parents worry about the quality as well as the quantity of their childs friendshi
23、ps. “When she was in 1st grade,her supposed best friend began calling her names and threatening to hurt her,” says Mindy Miller. “My - 5 -daughter wasnt allowed to talk to or even look at other girls in her class. It really crushed her spirit. I told my daughter she didnt need a friend like that.”“I
24、ll bend over backwards(拼命) to help my son get together with a friend I think is good for him,” AdlerTapia says. “I dont look at it as manipulation (操纵),just positive parental involvement.”28. The example of Rachel and Abbie is used to indicate that_.A. childhood friendship is of great significance t
25、o their growthB. a positive friendship helps children solve emotional and physical problemsC. it is a proven fact that peer friendship is the most rewarding experience throughout lifeD. Rachel missed her friend Abbie very much because of their separation of one weekend29. The underlined word “detrim
26、ental” could be replaced by_.A. aggressive B. disappointing C. ridiculous D. harmful30. We can learn from the passage that highquality friendship most probably results from_.A. social skills and good study habits B. school grades and classroom behaviorsC. academic success and social adaptation D. po
27、sitive parental involvement and social skills31. From the last paragraph we can conclude that Dr.Robbie AdlerTapia agrees that_.A. parents should regard making friends as something that just happensB. its wise for parents to support and encourage healthy peer relationshipsC. parents only need to hel
28、p their children to cope with difficult social situationsD. parents are supposed to encourage their children to make as many friends as they canDAre you attracted to unknown places? Do you prefer to vacation away from other tourists?Are you careful to take only memories and to leave only footprints?
29、 If you answered yes to more than one of these questions,you just might be an ecotourist.- 6 -Ecotourists are people who want to experience the unspoiled natural worldand leave it that way when they return home. This trend started in the 1990s,and ecotourism is now growing three times faster than th
30、e entire tourism industry . The Kapawi Ecolodge in Ecuadors remote Amazon Basin is contributing to that expansion,and it gives a snapshot of what ecotourism looks like.At the Ecolodge,a small group of cabins sits in the middle of the Achuar peoples reserve and is only accessible by air. From here,vi
31、sitors can explore parts of the Amazon rainforest seen by few outsiders. As they do,local Achuar guides explain how the forest is like their supermarket,where they find food,clothing,medicine and tools. As a result,tourists learn to appreciate the local culture as well as the natural environment. Th
32、e owners of Kapawi pay monthly rent to the Achuar people,but they also train the community to run and manage the lodge. They have agreed on a plan to turn the operation over to the Achuar completely by 2011.The owners are working to make ecotourism benefit and empower the local people.You probably w
33、ont start your own ecolodge,but you can be an ecotourist if you follow these guidelines:Protect the environment;Support local businesses;Respect the local customs and traditions.The world is full of fascinating places to visit. As an ecotourist,you can enjoy them yourself and make sure that they rem
34、ain beautiful for future generations as well.32. According to the text,the ecotourists should be_.A. those who like to experience the easilyremembered natural environmentB. those who like to go to their travelling places by hikingC. those who prefer an undamaged natural world and remain what it used
35、 to beD. those who prefer unique natural environment of cultural relics33. At the Kapawi ecolodge,visitors cant_.A. explore the Amazon rainforest B. reach there by airC. live in the Achuar reserve D. see many travelers from outside34. Which of the words is closest in meaning to the word “snapshot” i
36、n the second paragraph?A. Idea. B. Aim. C. Adventure. D. Opportunity.35. We can learn from the passage that_.A. the Kapawi ecolodge will continue to run and manage the lodge after 2011- 7 -B. the Kapawi ecolodge owners are the Achuar in favor of ecotourismC. the achuar people have benefited a lot by
37、 collecting money from ecotouristsD. the owners of Kapawi encourage tourists to appreciate the Achuar culture第二节 (共 5 小题,每小题 2 分,满分 10 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。Fun doesnt have to be expensiveEveryone likes to have fun, but not everyone has much money to spend. Here are some free o
38、r cheap ways to enjoy yourself.Get outsideGoing outside in good weather can be a lot of fun, especially if you go with a friend. 36 If you live in a city, you can go window-shopping. Or you can explore an old part of town and admire the buildings.Try a hobbyWhile youre out, take pictures of things y
39、ou find. Planning and taking pictures can make you aware of the beauty all around you. Photographic equipment can be expensive, but it doesnt have to be. You probably already own a camera or a cell phone that can take pictures. Other creative hobbies can also be done with basic materials. 37 Find an
40、 eventLibraries often hold free public events. 38 And while youre there, borrow a book or movie for free. Museums and universities also hold free events. If you cant find a free event, you can volunteer at an event that requires tickets. People who organize concerts and plays need help. 39 Sometimes
41、 they reward volunteers with free tickets.Meet a friendRelationships are often the best things in life. 40 Invite a friend for a walk, an event or a time working on your hobby. Hosting doesnt have to be - 8 -difficult. If your friend comes in the afternoon, you dont have to serve a meal. You can sit
42、 and talk, play board games or card games or watch a movie.A. A friend in need is a friend indeedB. Stop by one to find out whats going on.C. Hike or bicycle on a nearby path or in a parkD. Whatever you do, find someone to share it with.E. Its a good idea to stay at home to watch a movieF. You could
43、 set up or take down chairs or greet visitors.G. Drawing and writing require nothing more than a pencil and paper.第三部分 英语知识运用(共两节,满分 45 分)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,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。My dog Gracie escaped. We searched the neighborhood for hours but
44、 in 41 . She was missing. On the second day, I called my vet, but had no 42 . I felt lost. If I knew she was caught somewhere, I would 43 her. If she had found a better home, I would be relieved. Wait patiently? Search 44 ? Give up? I didnt know what to 45 for.The third day, while I was 46 with my f
45、riend Rhea, Rhea smiled and said, “Maybe Gracie is on a great 47 .” Rheas words reminded me what I have 48 in: the power of story. As one writer said, all we have is 49 . Some stories become real, and others are never supported with scientific fact, but they still hold 50 . For example, ten years ea
46、rlier, Id 51 that I should get a dog, and then Gracie came into my life. When asked 52 her breed was, Id say Muppet wolf terrier. It was a breed I 53 because Gracie was a breed of her own. So why not imagine that she was off on an adventure 54 her wolf side? The fourth day 55 with me finding a coin
47、on the sidewalk,Id always thought of finding 56 as good luck. And I believed it meant Gracie would come - 9 -home. I guess it was another story to 57 on to.On day five, I stayed with my friend when her phone rang. I knew 58 it was news about Gracie. Someone had found her and had 59 her in. Still, wh
48、en I finally saw her, her head lying quietly on her front paws, I cried. “My wolf days are 60 ,” Gracie seemed to say. “Im back to being a dog.” http:/thisibelieve.org/essay/170825/41. A. surprise B. danger C. vain D. trouble42. A. luck B. time C. result D. notice43. A. relax B. rescue C. warn D. co
49、mfort44. A. carefully B. hurriedly C. carelessly D. endlessly45. A. hope B. leave C. wait D. rush46. A. walking B. searching C. wandering D. planting47. A. adventure B. holiday C. journey D. occasion48. A. understanding B. preparation C. faith D. comment49. A. facts B. energies C. efforts D. stories50. A. true B. tight C. loyal D. busy51. A. promised B. dreamed C. concluded D. planned52. A. who B. how C. what D. wh