1、12019届高三英语考前押题卷四一、阅读理解1. Most of us know that physical activity leads to better health. That is nothing new. But the United States government has changed its guidance on how much exercise people need to stay healthy and when they should start. Experts say getting or attaining the health benefits fro
2、m exercise may be easier than earlier thoughts.For children and teensChildren as young as 3 years old need to be physically active. From birth to age 5, a childs brain develops more than at any other time in life. The development has a lasting effect on a childs ability to learn and to succeed in sc
3、hool and in life. Boys and girls in this age group need at least 3 hours of activity every day. That can be light activities, or moderate (适度的) activities. But it is not suggested to put your 5-year-old children on a “running machine“ or other exercise facilities. Children aged between 6 and 17 get
4、at least an hour of moderate to vigorous activity a day. The activity should be aerobic (有氧的)exercise,such as biking,swimniing and running. Aerobic activity can strengthen the heart and lungs by making them work hard for several minutes or more. Exercise should also include muscle- and bone-strength
5、ening activities, such as climbing trees, using playground equipment and playing sports. Experts suggest that children get this kind of exercise at least three times a week.For adultsFor adults, experts recommend 150 minutes per week of moderate to vigorous physical activity. That can be quick walki
6、ng; that can be cutting the grass; that can be gardening; that can he dancing. any kind of activity that gets your heart rate up and gets you exercising moderately. They also think adults need at least two days of muscle-strengthening exercise like push-ups or lifting weights.For adults over 65For o
7、lder adults, experts suggest 30 to 60 minutes per day of moderate physical activity including activities that help aid balance and flexibility. Better balance means fewer falls and less chance of injury.1.According to the guidance, which group may spend the longest time in exercising?A.Children aged
8、 4.B.Teenagers aged 15.C.Adults aged 35.D.Adults aged 70.2.How many activities are suggested to adults in the text?A.4.B.5.C.6.2D.7.3.What is the purpose of the text?A.To persuade people of all ages to exercise.B.To inform people of the proper amount of exercise.C.To advise people to take up aerobic
9、 exercise.D.To stress the benefits of physical exercise2. Video producer and musician Justin Scholar enjoyed his fantastic moment weeks ago when he spotted his latest work playing on a huge electronic screen at New Yorks Times Square.“Its sort of the American dream to see your name up inlights, says
10、 the 25-year-old New Jersey native. “Id never really cared about my name being that big, but going to New York and seeing the big screens, you always wonder if your work is going to make it up there.The video that helps Scholar fulfill his “ American dream“ was shot and produced in China, where Scho
11、lar is living and working as a media company owner. Scholar took his first Chinese class in high school seven years ago and made his first trip to Shanghai in 2015 through a study-abroad program when he was a student in New York University. The film and TV major changed his focus from technical art
12、to traditional arts during his study in Shanghai, spending most of the time learning ink-and-wash painting, calligraphy and the guzheng,a traditional Chinese musical instrument. He also fell in love with the city, where he ate a lot of authentic xiaolongbao, or steamed meat buns, and felt safe walki
13、ng on the streets at 3 am.Shanghai impresses Scholar as an efficient, modern city calling for greater business prosperity with foreign participation, so he returned two years later, when his career at home was already booming after making commercials for big names such as Coca-Cola and Jaguar.Thanks
14、 to a combination of luck and talent, he achieved the goal soon with a Chinese friend as his business partner, and the company has already produced some 15 videos for pop icons, fashionistas, and art museums in merely six months. The video that plays at Times Square, a tourism promotionalfilm for 3s
15、outhwest Chinas Chongqing city, is the companys first project contracted(签合同) by a local government in China.1.What did Scholar study in Shanghai?A.TV media.B.Technical art.C.Traditional arts.D.The Chinese language.2.What is the author s purpose in writing Paragraph 3 and 4?A.To change to a new topi
16、c for writing.B.To make a conclusion of the first 2 paragraphs.C.To dive deeper into the previous topic.D.To add the background information of the video.3.What do we know about Scholars video?A.It was shot at Times Square.B.It showed attractions of Chongqing.C.It was shot in the year 2015.D.it showe
17、d his college life in Shanghai.4.Whats the main idea of the text?A.China opens up new routes to international tourists.B.Shanghai attracts an increasing number of foreigners.C.American dream unexpectedly comes true with the great video.D.Young American brings Chinese tourist video to Times Square.3.
18、 If youre anything like most working Americans, you probably make a beeline for the coffee machine as soon as you wake up in the morning. In fact, over 85 percent of Americans consume caffeine(咖啡因) regularly and coffee is the preferred medium. As for the perfect time for your Joe? Theres a “ sweet s
19、pot“ that could maximize your caffeine kick, and surprisingly enough, its not the first thing in the morning.Although having your coffee right away may cause you to think quickly in the morning, that feeling quickly crashes just a few hours later. “ Definitely limit coffee when you first wake up“ ,
20、Laura Cipullo, registered dietitian and author of Womens Health Body Clock Diet, told CNBC.To get the most benefit, experts recommend drinking your coffee in the mid-morning or early afternoon, instead. Getting caffeine about three to four hours after you get out of bed will do the trick, too. Why?
21、At those times in the day, your body is low on cortisol(皮质醇)the stress hormone that makes you think quickly and desperately needs a good pick-me-up.4Of course, if you cant function without your morning coffee, then by all means, continue drinking! Not everyone agrees with the mid-morning theory,anyw
22、ay. Registered dietitian-nutritionist Melanie Dellinges believes when you consume caffeine is not in the least important; its how much caffeine you consume that matters the most. She recommends limiting your intake to two to four cups a day.Regardless of when you decide to drink your coffee, try to
23、avoid drinking coffee after 2 or 3 in the afternoon. Research shows that caffeine can disturb your sleep up to six hours after you consume it.1.Which word can best replace the underlined “Joe“ in paragraph 1?A.routineB.companyC.breakfastD.coffee2.When does the author suggest drinking coffee?A.Late i
24、n the evening.B.3 to 4 hours after getting up.C.Early in the morning.D.2 or 3 hours later after getting up.3.What does Melanie Dellinges regard as the most important?A.The amount of caffeine intake.B.The time to consume caffeine.C.The way one takes in caffeine.D.The mid-morning theory on coffee.4.Wh
25、at is the best title for this text?A.How much coffee to drinkB.Why we ought to drink coffeeC.Dont drink coffee in the morningD.The best time to drink coffee4. Energy sources which are pollution free and environmentally friendly are one of the key challenges ofworlds future society. A team of robotic
26、ists and biologists at IITIstituto Italiano di Tecnologia in Pontedera (Pisa, Italy), found that living plants can help with electricity. Fabian Meder, Barbara Mazzolai and iheir co-workers at IIT discovered that living plants are “ green ” power source,which may :become one of futures electricity s
27、upplies that perfectly produces in natural environments and is accessible all over the world. Results are published on Advanced Functional Materials.They discovered that plants can produce, by a single leaf, more than 150 volts each time the leaf is touched, enough to power 100 LED light bulbs. They
28、 5also showed that an “hybrid tree” made of natural and artificial leaves can act as an “green” electrical producer transferring wind into electricity.Certain leaf structures are able to transform mechanical(机械的) forces applied at the leaf surface into electrical energy, because of the specific comp
29、osition that most plant leaves naturally provide. In detail, the leaf is able to gather electric charges on its surface due to a process called contact electrification. These charges are then immediately passed into the inner plant tissue. The plant tissue transports the electricity to other parts o
30、f the plant. And then, by simply connecting a “ plug” to the plant stem(茎), the electricity produced can he harvested and used to power electronic devices.The researchers additionally describe for the first time how this effect can be used to transfer wind into electricity by plants. They equipped a
31、 Nerum oleander tree(夹竹桃) with artificial leaves that touch the natural Nerum oleander leaves. When wind blows into the plant and moves the leaves, the “hybrid tree” produces electricity. The electricity produced increases the more leaves are touched. Consequently, it can he easily up-scaled by expl
32、oiting the whole surface of I he leaves of a tree or even a forest.1.What can we learn about the discovery of the Italian scientists?A.A living leaf can produce electricity for 100 LED bulbs when touched.B.Artificial plants now serve as an electricity supply in natural environments.C.An artificial l
33、eaf can produce electricity for 100 LED bulbs when touched.D.Natural trees can produce electricity by transferring wind in natural environments.2.What does the underlined word in Para. 2 probably mean?A.False.B.Tall.C.Mixed.D.Decorated.3. How does the plant provide electricity for use?a. Electricity
34、 is gained from the stem.b. Mechanical forces are put on the leaf.c. Electric charges are gathered by the leaf.d. Electrical energy is passed into the inner parts.6e. Mechanical forces are transformed into electric charges.A.d-c-e-b-aB.e-b-c-d-aC.c-d-e-b-aD.b-e-c-d-a4.What did the experiment of the
35、Nerum oleaner tree show?A.How leaves of trees can produce electricity.B.How hybrid trees can transfer wind into electricity.C.How electricity produced by leaves can be harvested.D.How natural leaves can be combined with artificial ones.5.October 30 Its the annual Downtown Santa Cruz Trick or Treat!
36、Pacific Avenue will be closed from Water to Cathcarl so families can enjoy the Trick or Treat time with Downtown businesses. See you all then!From 2 :00 pm to 5 :00 pm.Downtown Santa Cruz, Pacific Avenue from Water to Cathcart Street, Santa Cniz, CAOctober 31 Come out and celebrate Halloween in Down
37、town Boulder Creek! Trick or Treat with our local merchants and attend the Halloween Party at the Boulder Creek Rec Hall.From 6 :00 pm to 8 :00 pm.Downtown Boulder Creek, CA - 9 friendship society,just a bustling(喧闹的) desert. Ah, a true friend will not hold anything against anyone and to 4 any perso
38、n. They are very 5 to allow people to feel the friendship and enjoy the friendship to bring the 6 of the people. It 7 me of a report from a long time ago, which I saw in the newspaper. A pair of friends, they went hiking together. Because of slippery path, a man accidentally fell off a cliff. It was
39、 then that his friend 8 rushed to him and took 9 hand. In this way, they 10 for about two hours. During this time, the man was in deep 11 , several times he asked his friends to 12 him go, so fell out together. But his friend said: “And then insist 13 more than a while, someone will come to save us.
40、“ Finally, it happened that three workers saw them and gave them a 14 . But the friends one hand has become badly 15 . At this time, the man 16 his friends wept.From this story, we know it is important to meet a true friend when we face the 17 . The true 18 seeks to give, not take; to help, not to b
41、e helped; to minister, not to be ministered unto. It is only the greathearted who 19 betrue friends; the mean and the cowardly can never know 20 true friendship is.1.A.firmly B.highly C.patiently D.badly2.A.has B.have C.were D.was3.A.unhappy B.simple C.lonely D.delighted154.A.break up B.put up C.mak
42、e up D.give up5.A.tolerant B.patient C.embarrassed D.merciful6.A.reputation B.decision C.disappointment D.warmth7.A.reminds B.informs C.cures D.charges8.A.slowly B.immediately C.roughly D.formally9.A.his B.my C.their D.your10.A.forced B.pulled C.arose D.struggled11.A.fountain B.ocean C.water D.river
43、12.A.make B.have C.let D.get13.A.for B.of C.from D.on14.A.foot B.hand C.back D.arm15.A.injured B.touched C.ruined D.destroyed16.A.leading B.staring C.holding D.patting17.A.luck B.fortune C.difficulty D.conflict18.A.friend B.friendship C.boyhood D.children19.A.might B.can C.must D.should20.A.which B.
44、that C.what D.who四、语法填空13.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。Nowadays,mushroom hunting is becoming more and more popular in many parts of the United States.Mushroom hunters spend hours, even days, in wooded areas _( search ) for wild mushrooms. They saymushroom hunting has changed their relationship w
45、ith the environment. _ (find) mushrooms, they must walk slowly. So, they get a chance to see the birds, the trees, little animals, life and everything. _ is necessary to pay close attention to the _ (detail) on trees and on the ground.Experts say eating mushrooms _ (be) good for health. Mushrooms co
46、ntain the mineral selenium (硒).It _ (contain) in most fruit and vegetables, too. This mineral helps the liver to work _ ( proper). The mineral also helps to prevent infection in the body and may decrease the _ (grow) of cancer tumors (肿瘤). Mushrooms, _ are high in fiber may help us to lose weight. S
47、o, we eat much _ (little) because they can make us feel full for longer periods.14.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。16Most of us are familiar with the “Silk Road“ , a network of land trading routes which connected northwestern China to Europe since the Han dynasty. With its recent _(popular) , you m
48、ay have heard of the “Ancient Tea Horse Road“. as well, another network of land trading routes that connected China to various _(part) of Asia and Europe before sailing became common. Historically, the “Ancient Tea Horse Road“ is no less _(value) than the “ Silk Road“ . And because of their respecti
49、ve locations(位置),sometimes the “Ancient Tea Horse Road“ _(refer) to as the “Southern Silk Road“.The “Ancient Tea Horse Koad“ got its name as Chinese tea and horses were the main products _(buy) and sold along the route. Historians have traced the origins of the “Ancient Tea Horse Road“ back to the Tang
