2019-2020年高三12月联合检测（英语）.doc

2019-2020年高三12月联合检测（英语）英语试卷时量：150分钟 满分：150分命题、审校：株洲市南方中学答题要求：1、考生领到试卷和答题卡后，请认真检查有无缺印、漏印、重印等问题，如有问题，请提出更换要求；2、请在试卷规定的位置填写规定的考生信息；3、所有答案必须全部填涂和填写到答题卡上，凡是答在试卷上的答案一律无效；4、严禁考生将试题卷、答题卡和草稿纸带出考室，违者试卷作无效处理。PART ONE LISTENING PREHENSION (30 marks)SECTION A (22.5 marks)Directions: In this section, youll hear six conversations between two speakers. For each conversation, there are several questions, and each question is followed by three choices marked A, B and C. Listen carefully and then choose the best answer for each questionYou will hear each conversation TWICEConversation 11. What does the man ask the woman to do? A. To start a store. B. To remend a customer. C. To join his pany.2. What is the woman doing? A. Running a business.B. Hunting for a job.C. Working for a pany.Conversation 23. What are the two speakers doing? A. They are on holiday.B. They are going home. C. They are talking on the phone.4. When will Tim and Joe e home? A. On June 20th.B. On June 16th. C. On June 6thConversation 35. Why did the woman give up her dream to be a gym teacher? A. The equipment is expensive. B. The training is hard. C. The gym is small.6. How does the woman feel about her job? A. Satisfied.B. Regretful.C. Sad.Conversation 47. Where are the two speakers talking? A. In the school yard.B. In a car.C. In a teachers office.8. How long have the two speakers not seen each other? A. Twelve years.B. Eleven years.C. Ten years.9. Why did the man e to Yale? A. To work as a teacher.B. To visit the university.C. To study for the degree.Conversation 510. Why does the man go to the shop? A. To select a necklace for his girlfriend. B. To buy a present for his mother. C. To prepare for Christmas Day.11. How much does the man pay? A. $ 120.B. $130.C. $150.12. What does the woman probably do at last? A. Show the man around.B. Wrap the present.C. Give the man discount.Conversation 6 13. What are the speakers going to do? A. To travel abroad.B. To go to the theater.C. To meet their friends.14. When will the speakers meet? A. At 3:15 pm.B. At 7:00 pm.C. At 6:15 pm.15. What do we know about the man? A. He is sensitive.B. He is humorous.C. He is dishonest.SECTION B (7.5 marks)Directions: In this section, youll hear a mini-talk. Listen carefully and then fill in numbered blanks with the information youve got. Fill each blank with NO MORE THAN 3 WORDS.Youll hear the mini-talk TWICE.Keys to 16_ I. Establish a regular and 17_ study program.Following a regular course of study can help you master the language.II. Take 18_, little by little. Plan to learn five new words a day and use them 19_.III. Speak without fear. The fastest way is to do it again and again until you 20_.PART TWO LANGUAGE KNOWLEDGE （45 marks） SECTION A (15 marks)Directions: Beneath each of the following sentences there are 4 choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one answer that best pletes the sentence.21. Lucy has a great sense of humor and always keeps her colleagues _with her stories. A. amusingB. amusedC. to amuseD. having amused22. Sally _the airport when she saw Matt, so she did not have much time to chat with him. A. had headed forB. is heading forC. was heading forD. has headed for23. Only when you go to New York City in person will you realize _diverse the American culture is.A. what B. howC. thatD. where24. It is important to be precise when calculating these figures, _even a small mistake can cost us millions of dollars.A. whenB. ifC. asD. though25. You should be fully prepared before going walking in the mountain. Above all, _ plenty of drinking water with you.A. to bringB. broughtC. bringing D. bring26. You need to take a break from all this hard work. Remember: nothing _make up for the loss of your health.A. dareB. mustC. canD. should27. He drove the bus very slowly, _the passengers to enjoy the beautiful scenery.A. allowingB. allowedC. allowD. being allowed28. Once again, autumn is here, and so _ the beautiful new color it brings to the world around us. A. isB. areC. doesD. do29. If the man _with his first finger when he was in Brunei, everyone would have thought that he was very rude.A. pointedB. was pointingC. had pointedD. has pointed30. _everyone should try to look good, it is not healthy for people to be too concerned with their appearance.A. BeforeB. WhileC. SinceD. If31. Anyone who knows about the world-famous scientist Steven Hawking can see that, within his small and weak figure, he _ a big heart. A. is carryingB. has carriedC. was carryingD. carries32. What is the best way you can imagine _ the overuse of water in our school? A. reducedB. reducingC. reduceD. to reduce 33. It was not until Jake came to China as an exchange student this summer _he began to realize the importance of learning Chinese.A. whenB. where C. that D. who34. Can he get the first prize for running in this sports meeting? Impossible now. He _to do so, but he has just hurt his leg. A. has expectedB. is expectedC. expectsD. was expected35. High school is a good time _ we learn to give serious thought to our future. A. whoB. whenC. whichD. where SECTION B (18 marks)Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with word or phrases that best fits the context.One beautiful sunny day, I had a Little League baseball game. At the time it was very 36 to me, and I was really focused on doing well, as were the other seven-year-olds. It was our last game of the season, and we were all trying to have fun.As the game 37 , the score got close. When we had our final chance to win at the end of the last inning(一局), it was my turn to hit. I looked over my 38 , who was talking to my dad about something. As I stepped in, my coach called me back. He asked me if it would be all right if my brother 39 for me.My brother wasnt on the team. He had never even played baseball due to his 40 . He certainly couldnt hit. But I 41 very maturely for a kid of my age. “Of course, he can hit for me,” I said.As my dad carried him to the plate(垒垫)，I 42 that without his wheelchair he would have to be held up. But would the kids 43 him? I wondered.Then I heard some boys call out, “You can do it”. These words of 44 showed me how great the moment really was. On the first swing (挥杆), which was pretty much my dad holding Sams hands around the bat and my dad swinging, heor theyhit the ball. The kids on the other team did something 45 then. They overthrew the ball to 46 him. Three times. Sam had hit his first and only home run(全垒打). And as my dad carried him around the bases, I knew this 47 would stick with me and everyone else there forever.Ive seen a beautiful thing with my own eyes!36. A. difficultB. importantC. accessibleD. challenging37. A. startedB. broadcastC. delayedD. progressed38. A. coachB. momC. brotherD. teammate39. A. ranB. hitC. watchedD. shouted40. A. absenceB. mistakeC. lazinessD. disability41. A. foughtB. explainedC. arguedD. responded42. A. thoughtB. hopedC. realizedD. believed43. A. make fun ofB. take hold ofC. make use ofD. take charge of44. A. assistanceB. acceptanceC. toleranceD. persistence45. A. excitingB. terrifyingC. amazingD. confusing46. A. encourageB. instructC. fortD. impress47. A. struggleB. memoryC. victoryD. attemptSECTION C （12marks）Directions: plete the following passage by using ONE word that best fits the context.Students who want an easy way to get information about a large number of colleges in the United States can visit a website like CampusTours. It brings together virtual campus tours 48_interactive maps of more than twelve hundred colleges and universities. CampusTours recently celebrated its fifteenth anniversary. The president of the pany, Chris Carson, was one of the people 49_started the site. He says more than one hundred twenty thousand foreign students use the site each year. 50_ make up more than fifteen percent of the traffic on the site.The virtual tours allow students to get a sense of 51_ a college looks. There are also links to official websites and online applications. And there are details 52_price, number of students, admission requirements and sports programs. But Chris Carson says students should 53_depend on a third-party website like CampusTours to choose a college. He advises parents and students to contact a school directly. 54_they plan to visit, they should call the school and talk about the visit and where to stay locally. In fact, he says contacting a school might even lead to 55_free visit.（192 words） PART THREE READING PREHENSION (30marks)Directions: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are 4 choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage. AThe Valley Art Center energizes and encourages art appreciation in people of all ages and backgrounds through education, inspiration, and opportunities to experience the visual arts. We support art students and artists through quality curriculum and programming along with exhibition space. We promote the growth of each individuals potential and the advancement of the arts in the munity.Concept Based Oil PaintingThis course, with a four hour format, is for serious artists of all levels from beginning through advanced. Guidance will be offered on issues such as position, color, tools and techniques, but the emphasis of the course will be on thinking creatively. Individual attention will be available whenever needed. The course will conclude with a group discussion of the students works. IMPORTANT: Students will be responsible for bringing all necessary materials, including any desired photographic reference, beginning with the first class. Supply list available online. And dont forget your lunch. $192/$173.Digital Photography for the Fraidy Cat!Learn the basic of digital photography. We will start with understanding what those symbols on your camera mean. We will explore how to set your own film speed, aperture and shutter speed. We will also learn when to use a flash. We will explore taking action shorts, landscape and portraits. In this class you will practice and apply what you have learned using your camera! $96/$86Drawing for the Fraidy Cat!Everyone can draw! If you have ever wanted to learn how to draw or just want to refresh yourself in drawing basics then this is the class for you. This class will focus on building drawing skills through the use of line, value, perspective, and position. Students will work on a variety of projects with different drawing mediums to develop their own personal style. A list of suggested supplies is available online. $96/$86Enamel On MetalIn this art form , drawing skills are not required for this colorful and expressive craft. Beginning students learn several basic classical techniques and those with experience are guided in limoge, cloisonne, champlevee or other techniques of choice. For those who are making jewelry, this is another form to add to your artists toolbox!All equipment and supplies are included in first project fee of $8, payable to instructor at first class. $96/486 (378 words)56. The Valley Art Center intends to _.A. discover the art students potentialB. have exhibitions of students art worksC. offer people some ways to experience artsD. promote the development of the munity 57. The course Concept Based Oil Painting stresses_.A. the skills of positionB. the discussions of art worksC. the guidance of basic paintingD. the creative thinking of students58. The center will prepare necessary materials if you attend_.A. Drawing for the Fraidy Cat B. Digital Photography for the Fraidy CatC. Enamel on MetalD. Concept Based Oil Painting 59. If you go to Digital Photography for the Fraidy Cat, you will _.A. explore how to develop the filmB. visit some landscape and portraitsC. learn to make a flash with your camera D. get to know the symbols on your camera60. We can learn from the passage that Enamel on Metal _.A. involves drawing skills for craftB. charges the first project fee of $ 96C. supplies different techniques of choiceD. adds another tool box to make jewelryBMy wife Julie and I were out on the road that runs around where we live. Two dog walkers passed by and we heard one of them say, “Never seen that dog around here before.”We looked down the hill and saw an old black dog stumbling(蹒跚) painfully up the hill. We bent down, talked gently to the dog and patted it. I checked and there was a collar. There was a phone number on the collar, but no one answered.The dog was painfully thin. It didnt have many teeth left and, well, it just seemed done.Julie ran home to get some of our dogs food while I tried to encourage the dog to e along with me. Julie got home and back again when I was only half way there. So, we sat down on the sidewalk while our new friend made short work of the food.Eventually we got her home. We gave her a blanket, more food, kept her warm and wondered what to do next.After trying for many times we got a response from the number. A lady came around with a bunch of flowers for us. She explained that Tara had been her fathers dog. She was very old and should probably be put to sleep, but the lady just couldnt bring herself to do it. So, Tara was safely returned home.Here is the truth of the story:Actually Julie and I were out that morning because I was leaving. She was trying to persuade me to e back, but I wasnt hearing anything that made that sound likely. I was about to turn and go when an old, worn out dog walked between us and collapsed. Suddenly we had something more important than our problem to worry about. There was a creature in need right before us and we had to work together to help it.We did help it. And here am I writing the story in my own home, in my own family.In the song “Love Is Not a Fight” Warren Barfield talks about marriage. At one point he sings, “And if we try to leave, may God send angels to guard the door.”Sometimes angels e disguised (伪装) as dogs. （380 words）61. Which of the following statements is true?A. The two dog walkers didnt like the dog.B. After finding the dog, the writer phoned its owners.C. The old black dog was sick and weak and couldnt walk.D. Most of the dogs teeth had been pulled out by someone.62. We can infer from Paragraph 4 that _.A. the dog didnt go with the writer B. Julie bought some food for the dog C. the writer had his own pet dogD. the dog didnt eat any of the food63. After they got the dog home, the couple _.A. decided to raise the dogB. took good care of the dogC. learned that it liked flowersD. found it hard to get to sleep64. The underlined part “our problem” in the passage refers to the fact that _.A. the writer didnt want to take Julies adviceB. Julie disagreed with the writers travel on businessC. an old and worn out dog appeared in front of themD. the couple had some trouble with their marriage65. Which of the following is the best title for the passage? A. A Helpful Couple.B. An Angel Dog. C. Saving the Dog. D. A Famous Song. C Youre jogging at a steady pace, enjoying your favorite music through your headphones. Your breath is short and your heart is pumping. Your legs feel like they couldnt carry you any faster. And then you hear the groan of a zombie over your right shoulder. You must run or be eaten. The zombie apocalypse(大灾难) isnt upon you. Youre just taking part in the latest fitness crazeSmartphone apps that make a fun and interactive game out of your daily workout. Software developers are taking advantage of Smartphones advanced technologyGPS, accelerometers (加速度计), MP3 playersto create “immersive” fitness games that appeal to both desperate and reluctant exercises. Its part of an overall trend in the fitness industry toward making your daily workout “a fun experience rather than something you have to do,” said Jessica Matthews, an exercise physiologist for the American Council on Exercise.“We are attempting more “play” opportunities as opposed to working out, basically getting people to move and having fun while they are doing it,” Matthews said.One popular fitness game app, Zombies, Run! places you in the role of a supplies runner for a walled munity trying to survive against the walking dead. During your run, the games surprising plex story unfolds through your headphones. You “pick up” supplies for the munity as you jog along. At certain intervals, youre warned that zombies are nearby, and if you dont pick up the pace, youll have to pitch(掷) some supplies to keep from being caught. The game doesnt end once your jog is over. After your workout, you can use the supplies you picked up during your running to fortify your munity. The GPS statistics from your run are uploaded automatically to the games website, so you can review your average speed and the estimated calories you burned. Teemo, Nexercise and Fitocracy all allow you to post your latest workout to share with friends. Some games have you work with friends to reach a mon goalpleting a relay race, for examplewhile others encourage petition. “Thats another big area, having that social ponent,” Matthews said, “Having social support of some kind is a critical factor in adhering to an exercise program. For some people, having that friendly petition or the feeling of being on a team can help them stay motivated.”（384 words）66. Smartphones advanced technology is used to _. A. steady the joggers pace B. make exercisers hearts pump C. control the rate of workoutD. create a virtual health game67. The general tendency in the fitness industry is to_. A. exercise while listening to music B. do sports and play games at the same time C. make your daily exercises funny and interesting D. show the average speed and the calories immediately68. Which of the following statements is not true about Zombies, Run!? A. The simple story gradually develops during your jog B. You collect supplies for the munity on your way C. You are sometimes warned that zombies are around D. You act as a supplies runner and try to fight against the zombies69. The underlined word “walking dead” in Paragraph 7 most probably refers to _ A. friendsB. supply runnersC. zombiesD. team members70. Which is the best title of the passage? A. Smartphone Apps, Fun Workouts B. Favourite Music, Interesting Jogging C. Supplies Runner, Motivating munity D. Friendly petition, Encouraging TeamPART FOUR WRITING （45 marks）SECTION A (10 marks)Directions: Read the following passage. Fill in the numbered blanks by using the information for the passage. Write NO MORE THAN 3 WORDS for each answer.Before throwing