北京市顺义区杨镇一中2020届高三4月月考模拟英语试题

北京市顺义区杨镇一中2020届高三4月月考模拟英语试题

‎ 2020年杨镇一中月考模拟试卷 2020.4‎ 第一部分：‎ 第一节 语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，共15‎ A Several days ago, I 1. (invite) to give a lecture on anxiety to several hundred people. As I approached the platform, my heart beat wildly and my mouth went dry. 2. (calm) myself, I tried an unusual way. I asked the audience, “How many of you feel nervous when you give a speech?” Almost everyone put up their hands. “Well, that’s exactly 3. I feel right now!” The audience responded with laughter. I felt relaxed and was able to get on with my speech.‎ B Last year, the Palace Museum 4. _(release) a program called the Panoramic全景的 Palace Museum on its official website. By putting on a virtual reality (VR) headset, people can take a “tour” of the 600-year-old museum,5. (go) slowly without a time restriction. This means you can explore its halls, gardens and courtyards, and learn about the 6. (story) behind the exhibits. “During a field visit to the Palace‎ ‎Museum, it is tough to visit some hidden places and view all the palace decorations7. detail,” a museum lover said. “VR technology has made these experiences possible. ‎ C For some students, the chance to study from home has had some unexpected benefits. They like online teaching 8. _ they have more freedom at home. However, online teaching and learning has its weaknesses 9. (compare) to studying in a physical classroom. “My motivation to study is stronger when my classmates are around me and all working very hard,” a student said. Online courses are only temporary measures. When the new term 10. (begin) , schools will not replace classroom teaching with online classes. ‎ 第二节 完形填空（共 20 小题；每小题 1.5 分，共 30 ‎ My family lives in Las Vegas, where I can hardly remember the last time it snowed. We also didn’t get the 11 of the men who helped us during the last snowstorm. ‎ We had been 12 through Albuquerque, New Mexico from Texas after a week of visiting family and friends after 15 years of not seeing them. Suddenly, we 13 it was snowing, and soon, as we got closer to Albuquerque, 14 snow piles littered the sides of the road. ‎ We had a quick 15 at Clines Corners Rest Area, and got back on the road again. Slowly, we drove onto the snow-filled highway. At first, it had seemed like we would 16 it, and we almost did. Right at the edge of the highway, we got stuck in the snow. My sister and I got out to try and push the car, but that didn’t work. In the words of my sister, "this is how horror movies 17 ."‎ Thank goodness it wasn’t so 18 that there were cars on the road. At first, we used our bare hands to try and ‎19 a car to help us. The driver looked at us and unfortunately continued driving, but I understood. It seemed he was also on a 20 with his family. Then, we saw another car and grabbed our phones and 21 them with the flashlights on.‎ A man in a truck about the same height as I am, ‎22 in his early 30s, stopped to help us. Despite him not having any 23 , he still tried to help us push our car back onto the road.‎ After several attempts, another truck saw us. It passed us, but someone in it 24 the driver to back up and help. Two white men, taller than I, probably also in their 30s, got 25 and grabbed their shovel（铁锹）. They knew exactly what to do, shoveling the snow, and revealing a pathway of pavement for our tires to drive on. They even instructed my dad to slowly speed up. With their help, our car 26 made it back on the road.‎ ‎ I’m really 27 to you three who helped my family. 28 we didn't get your names, I hope that somehow this piece of writing 29 you, and you understand that you saved my family and two dogs, from a potentially life-threatening 30 .‎ ‎11 ‎A. jobs B. hobbies C. names D. addresses ‎12 ‎A. driving B. walking C. flying D. running ‎13 ‎A. believed B. noticed C. mentioned D. felt ‎14 ‎A. different B. tidy C. shiny D. huge ‎ ‎15 ‎A. move B. look C. try D. stop ‎16 ‎A. catch B. make C. avoid D. challenge ‎17 ‎A. start B. continue C. stay D. spread ‎18 ‎A. fast B. slow C. late D. early ‎19 ‎A. power B. signal C. book D. view ‎20 ‎A. campaign B. trial C. mission D. trip ‎21 ‎A. called B. dropped C. waved D. tested ‎22 ‎A. perhaps B. mostly C. otherwise D. therefore ‎ ‎23 ‎A. tools B. sense C. food D. beliefs ‎24 ‎A.inspired B. allowed C. persuaded D. encouraged ‎25 ‎A. in B. on C. up D. out ‎26 ‎A. nearly B. really C. finally D. totally ‎27 ‎A. joyful B. unselfish C. friendly D. grateful ‎28 ‎A. Unless B. Although C. Since D. If ‎29 ‎A. reaches B. entertains C. informs D. changes ‎30 ‎A. mistake B. situation C. warning D. stage 第二部分：阅读理解（共两节，40 分）‎ 第一节（共 15 小题；每小题 2 分，共 30 分）‎ 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。‎ A Revolutionary Glasses Make It Safe to Drive at Night Did you know that more than 40 percent of all deadly car accidents occur at night? A recent breakthrough eyeglass technology has made it safe to drive at night. It’s almost like having “X-ray”vision (视力) while driving.‎ Spend money on your safety and peace of mind behind the wheel with a pair of these cuttingedge (最前沿) night driving glasses. The amount of car accidents that occur at night is mostly the result of poor visibility. Even with 60% less traffic on the road at night, accidents still happen due to blinding light and just overall bad driving visibility. Imagine being able to clearly see what’s in front of you and what’s approaching, even if it’s very dark and foggy. Once you start wearing ClearView night glasses, you’ll feel much more confident and safe driving when it’s getting dark. With ClearView you will notice an instant reduction in strong light from oncoming traffic and bright street lights.‎ This is because the special yellow lens tint (镜片色彩) can block strong blue light, and increase contrast (对比). ClearView passes the global traffic light standard for safer sharper vision at night with flying colors. ‎ You can start using ClearView immediately even if you wear glasses. Simply place ClearView on top of your glasses and be amazed by the difference this technology makes! Is it worth it? Absolutely! Keep a pair in each of your cars to make sure you have your glasses at hand when night comes. If you care about your family’s safety then this is a no-brainer. ‎ ‎31. According to the text, the main cause of unsafe driving at night is______ .‎ A. heavy traffic B. low visibility ‎ C. poor eyesight D. bad driving ‎32. How does ClearView make it safe to drive at night?‎ A. It cures night blindness. ‎ B. It passes the national standard.‎ C. It provides “X-ray” vision for drivers.‎ D. It reduces the brightness of strong light.‎ ‎33. What is the purpose of the last paragraph? ‎ A. To inform. B. To explain. ‎ C. To promote. D. To entertain.‎ B High-Wire Act Mickey Wilson had been on the mountain only a few seconds when he heard the scream. Wilson, 28 years old, had just gotten off the cable car (索道缆车) at the Arapahoe Basin Ski Area in Keystone, Colorado, along with his friends Billy Simmons and Hans Mueller. Their friend Richard had been on the cable car ahead of them, but when the men reached the top of the lift, he had disappeared. The men walked toward the source of the scream and found skiers stopped on the slope, pointing to the cable car. And then the friends screamed too. ‎ ‎“Oh, Richard!” yelled Mueller.‎ When Richard had tried to jump off the cable car, his backpack had been caught in the chair, which then dragged him back down the hill. In the process,34 the backpack belt twisted around his neck, making him breathless. Now Richard’s body was swinging four feet above the snow. The cable car operator had quickly stopped it, and the friends kicked off their skis and ran toward the scene. They made a human pyramid to try to reach Richard, but the unconscious man was too far off the ground. With the clock ticking, Wilson ran to the ladder of a nearby lift tower. Scared skiers watched as he struggled the 25 feet. After he reached the top, Wilson’s first challenge was to climb onto the two-inch steel cable that held the chairs. He handled the balance and height bravely, but he knew he could not walk on the cable. 37.Therefore, he calmed down and sat over it and then used his hands to pull himself to Richard quickly. Wilson’s greatest fear wasn’t that he’d fall, but that he wouldn’t reach Richard. “This was life or death,” he said.‎ When he reached Richard’s chair, Wilson swung a leg over the cable and attempted to drop down onto it. But as he did that, his jacket caught on the movable footrest, which was in the up position. The footrest began to slide down, with Wilson attached. But before that could happen, he managed to free himself and reached Richard.35‎ Fortunately, the ski patrol (巡查) had gathered below and performed emergency treatment on Richard, who had been hanging for about five minutes, then skied him down to an ambulance. ‎ That night, Richard called from the hospital to express his thanks to Wilson, his other friends and the workers at the Arapahoe Basin Ski Area.‎ ‎34. What happened to Richard when he tried to jump off the cable car?‎ A. He was sick and became unconscious. ‎ B. He left his skis which stopped the cable car.‎ C. He was too afraid to move forward in the cable car.‎ D. He was caught by the neck, hanging down the cable.‎ ‎35. How did Richard survive?‎ A. People worked together and saved him.‎ B. Wilson climbed on the cable and saved him.‎ C. The ski patrol got him down and treated him.‎ D. Skiers treated him and carried him to the hospital.‎ ‎36. The author wrote the fourth paragraph to show that _______.‎ A. the rescue process was dangerous B. something was wrong with the cable car C. Wilson could manage the process very well ‎ D. the operator of the cable car ignored his duty ‎37. The story at the Arapahoe Basin Ski Area mainly tells us ______.‎ A. it is very dangerous to go skiing B. he that climbs high often falls heavily C. bravery and calm can help you make a difference ‎ 高三英语试卷第6页（共12页）‎ D. a person with a great talent always has great will-power C Wearing headphones is very common among young people. Their affection for headphones reflects a desire to avoid boredom, inconveniences, and undesirable social interactions（互动）. The saying “headphones in, world out” has gained popularity among young people recently. Unfortunately for the headphone lovers, “world out” is not a great policy for a thoughtful society. The widespread use of headphones in public is harmful to users because it limits intellectual（智力的） growth and makes potentially meaningful interactions with strangers impossible.‎ Frequent headphone users are missing out on valuable experiences, thus, limiting intellectual growth. Young people wear headphones, thinking they will face fewer social challenges, arguments, or even casual rudeness. Though that sounds like a good idea, we do not grow by avoiding “discomfort”. In fact, to develop healthily, a teenager has to be faced with challenges or even embarrassments. Just as a saying goes, “Storms make trees take deeper roots.” Wearing headphones when faced with social awkwardness teaches us to be passive, and prevents us from becoming mature intellectually. ‎ Headphones can also cause us to miss out on positive interactions with strangers. Writer Jacob Bernstein describes a sweet interaction between a young woman and an older woman on a train 39 that would not have occurred if the young woman had remembered her headphones as usual that day. A similar case is discussed in “Throw Away Your Headphones, Boredom Is Good” by Rosecrans Baldwin. After giving up headphones, he adapts to the social environment during his daily routine. He laughs at ridiculous overheard discussions and even enjoys his morning jog without a soundtrack. Becoming familiar with people outside your chosen group can open your eyes to other walks of life and their unique experiences.‎ Young people think they are good communicators. However, communication is not measured in Facebook friends. Real communication is the basis of humanity. We need real interactions in our daily life. ‎ This summer, don’t forget to take off your headphones and plug yourself into life.‎ ‎38. What does the author think of “discomfort” to young people in Paragraph 2?‎ A. Beneficial. B. Normal. C. Annoying. D. Unnecessary. ‎ ‎39. The sweet interaction between a young woman and an older woman on a train occurred _________.‎ A. by accident B. on purpose C. in time D. in secret ‎ ‎40. The author mentioned the stories of Jacob Bernstein and Rosecrans Baldwin to _________.‎ A. analyze their behaviors ‎ B. learn from the two stories ‎ ‎ C. give evidence for his argument ‎ ‎ D. make the article more attractive ‎41. What does the author imply about young people?‎ A. They become more and more independent.‎ B. They lack the ability of real communication.‎ C. Headphones contribute a lot to their social interactions.‎ D. Facebook provides them with more chances to make friends.‎ D The latest data from the Office for National Statistics shows that one in every 12 kids is living in homes where no one has worked for at least a year. That may be due to unemployment or issues such as sickness or disability that mean they can’t work, and aren’t required to. This is known as being in a “long term workless” family. ‎ The issues faced by children in workless families have very bad influence on their development and education, limiting their future employment prospects, and reducing their opportunities to succeed throughout their lives.‎ Not only does worklessness reduce family income, it can also damage families’ health and stability, and thus destroy children’s development. This is because many workless families are held back by disadvantages such as debt, drug and alcohol dependency, and by homelessness. Suffering from the family problems, many children face a greater and greater possibility of repeating the poor outcomes of their parents. Government research has shown that children in workless families are almost twice as likely not to reach the expected level at all stages of their education. For example, three-quarters of children from families where no one works failed to reach the expected level at General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE), compared to around half of children in lower-income working families. ‎ So attention should be paid to children in out-of-work homes. Having working parents means a child is more likely to do better at school, to have better health, education and development, and also means they are less likely to fall into crime.‎ But for some families, worklessness, or not employment, is the norm. They just choose not to work. These families often face huge barriers to getting on with their lives but they take the opportunities offered by the society. Parents’ ability to work is frustrated by issues like low skills or poor mental or physical health, or drug and alcohol dependency, leaving children without the stability they need. ‎ 高三英语试卷第8页（共12页）‎ We all want to help workless families with complex problems so that their children can take advantage of the opportunities in Britain. We all want parents to have the chance to go out to earn a living and to enjoy the pleasure of work, so that their children can benefit from the good examples of working parents. In doing so, we should know the need to understand the complex issues that some families face and to develop a new approach to deal with poverty. Because the root causes are not financial. It is about helping families overcome the problems they face so that they can go as far as their talents and hard work will take them. We shouldn’t retreat from acting to deal with disadvantages, because we know the costs of inaction to individuals, communities and society.‎ ‎42. According to the author, children in workless families may _______.‎ A. have better performance at school ‎ B. take chances to go out to earn a living ‎ C. be more able to deal with their problems D. live the same lifestyles that their parents had ‎43. The underlined word “norm” in the fifth paragraph probably means _______. ‎ A. a huge barrier B. a turning point ‎ C. a typical standard D. an unusual event ‎44. In the last paragraph the author mainly talked about _______.‎ A. raising of social welfare ‎ B. solutions to the problems C. development of the society ‎ D. reforming of the government ‎ ‎45. What is the author’s purpose in writing the passage?‎ A. To introduce a study on children in workless families.‎ B. To appeal to the readers to help children in workless families.‎ C. To present a new approach to deal with poverty of workless families.‎ D. To compare children’s performances in workless families and low-income ones.‎ 第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，共10分）‎ 根据短文内容, 从短文后的七个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。‎ The UK is the second most popular destination for international third-level students after the US. Experts suggest that this popularity is because of the good name UK universities have for their excellent teaching methods and learning facilities (设施). 46 . International students graduating from UK universities are more likely to get better jobs and earn higher salaries than those who studied at home.‎ But the big question for students thinking about studying in the UK is: how much does it all cost? The answer, unfortunately, is: a lot! The average cost of study for international students is just under £‎12,000 in 2016. 47 . You also have to add in the cost of living, which is around the same amount again.‎ The greatest expense is accommodation, with yearly rent at around £5,000. Then there’s food followed by personal items (物品). So it really isn’t hard to see how students find themselves spending approximately £‎12,000 in total on living costs alone. 48 . In major cities, it tends to be much more.‎ ‎ 49 . This means you are usually paying for three instead of four years’ study — saving one year’s expense. ‎ So, is it worth travelling to the UK for third-level study? The short answer is: yes. 转折关系 50 . If you do badly, get poor grades or find life in the UK hard to deal with, your adventure abroad will be a very expensive mistake.‎ A. And it doesn’t end there.‎ B. It has several advantages C. However, it is certainly a big risk. ‎ D. In fact, this is just the average cost. ‎ E. You can enjoy a better quality of life. ‎ F. Another reason is the performance of graduates. ‎ G. On the other hand, most UK degrees are a year shorter than US ones. ‎ 第三部分：书面表达（共两节，35分）‎ 第一节（15分）‎ 假设你是李华，你们社区将举办 “中国民间音乐节”。请你给在北京学习的英国朋友Jim 写封电子邮件，邀请他来参加此次活动。内容包括：‎ ‎1. 邀请的理由;‎ ‎2. 活动的内容；‎ ‎3. 活动的时间、地点.‎ 高三英语试卷第10页（共12页）‎ 第二节 （20分）‎ 假设你是红星中学高三学生李华。请根据以下四幅图的先后顺序，给校刊“英语角”写一篇英文稿件，介绍你们班上个月参加学校“汉语成语大赛”的全过程。‎ 注意：词数不少于60。‎ 提示词：汉语成语大赛 Chinese Idioms Competition ‎（请务必将作文写在答题纸指定区域内）‎ 答案：‎ ‎ 2020年杨镇一中月考模拟试卷 2020.4‎ 第一节 语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，共15‎ A Several days ago, I 1. was invited(invite) to give a lecture on anxiety to several hundred people. As I approached the platform, my heart beat wildly and my mouth went dry. 2. To calm(calm) myself, I tried an unusual way. I asked the audience, “How many of you feel nervous when you give a speech?” Almost everyone put up their hands. “Well, that’s exactly 3. how I feel right now!” The audience responded with laughter. I felt relaxed and was able to get on with my speech.‎ B Last year, the Palace Museum 4. released_(release) a program called the Panoramic全景的 Palace Museum on its official website. By putting on a virtual reality (VR)‎ ‎ headset, people can take a “tour” of the 600-year-old museum,5. going(go) slowly without a time restriction. This means you can explore its halls, gardens and courtyards, and learn about the 6. stories(story) behind the exhibits. “During a field visit to the Palace‎ ‎Museum, it is tough to visit some hidden places and view all the palace decorations7. in detail,” a museum lover said. “VR technology has made these experiences possible. ‎ C For some students, the chance to study from home has had some unexpected benefits. They like online teaching 8. because_ they have more freedom at home. However, online teaching and learning has its weaknesses 9. compared(compare) to studying in a physical classroom. “My motivation to study is stronger when my classmates are around me and all working very hard,” a student said. Online courses are only temporary measures. When the new term 10.begins (begin) , schools will not replace classroom teaching with online classes. ‎ 第二节 完形填空（共 20 小题；每小题 1.5 分，共 30 ‎ My family lives in Las Vegas, where I can hardly remember the last time it snowed. We also didn’t get the 11 of the men who helped us during the last snowstorm. ‎ We had been 12 through Albuquerque, New Mexico from Texas after a week of visiting family and ‎ friends after 15 years of not seeing them. Suddenly, we 13 it was snowing, and soon, as we got closer to Albuquerque, 14 snow piles littered the sides of the road. ‎ ‎11 ‎A. jobs B. hobbies C. names D. addresses ‎12 ‎A. driving B. walking C. flying D. running ‎13 ‎A. believed B. noticed C. mentioned D. felt ‎14 ‎A. different B. tidy C. shiny D. huge ‎ We had a quick 15 at Clines Corners Rest Area, and got back on the road again. Slowly, we drove onto the snow-filled highway. At first, it had seemed like we would 16 it, and we almost did. Right at the edge of the highway, we got stuck in the snow. My sister and I got out to try and push the car, but that didn’t work. In the words of my sister, "this is how horror movies 17 ."‎ ‎15 ‎A. move B. look C. try D. stop ‎16 ‎A. catch B. make C. avoid D. challenge ‎17 ‎A. start B. continue C. stay D. spread ‎18 ‎A. fast B. slow C. late D. early ‎19 ‎A. power B. signal C. book D. view ‎20 ‎A. campaign B. trial C. mission D. trip ‎21 ‎A. called B. dropped C. waved D. tested Thank goodness it wasn’t so 18 that there were cars on the road. At first, we used our bare hands to try and ‎19 a car to help us. The driver looked at us and unfortunately continued driving, but I understood. It seemed he was also on a 20 with his family. Then, we saw another car and grabbed our phones and 21 them with the flashlights on.‎ A man in a truck about the same height as I am, ‎22 in his early 30s, stopped to help us. Despite him not having any 23 , he still tried to help us push our car back onto the road.‎ ‎22 ‎A. perhaps B. mostly C. otherwise D. therefore ‎ ‎23 ‎A. tools B. sense C. food D. beliefs ‎24 ‎A.inspired B. allowed C. persuaded D. encouraged ‎25 ‎A. in B. on C. up D. out ‎26 ‎A. nearly B. really C. finally D. totally After several attempts, another truck saw us. It passed us, but someone in it 24 the driver to back up and help. Two white men, taller than I, probably also in their 30s, got 25 and grabbed their shovel（铁锹）. They knew exactly what to do, shoveling the snow, and revealing a pathway of pavement for our tires to drive on. ‎ They even instructed my dad to slowly speed up. With their help, our car 26 made it back on the road.‎ ‎ I’m really 27 to you three who helped my family. 28 we didn't get your names, I hope that somehow this piece of writing 29 you, and you understand that you saved my family and two dogs, from a potentially life-threatening 30 .‎ ‎27 ‎A. joyful B. unselfish C. friendly D. grateful ‎28 ‎A. Unless B. Although C. Since D. If ‎29 ‎A. reaches B. entertains C. informs D. changes ‎30 ‎A. mistake B. situation C. warning D. stage ‎11 ‎A. jobs B. hobbies C. names D. addresses ‎12 ‎A. driving B. walking C. flying D. running ‎13 ‎A. believed B. noticed C. mentioned D. felt ‎14 ‎A. different B. tidy C. shiny D. huge ‎ ‎15 ‎A. move B. look C. try D. stop ‎16 ‎A. catch B. make C. avoid D. challenge ‎17 ‎A. start B. continue C. stay D. spread ‎18 ‎A. fast B. slow C. late D. early ‎19 ‎A. power B. signal C. book D. view ‎20 ‎A. campaign B. trial C. mission D. trip ‎21 ‎A. called B. dropped C. waved D. tested ‎22 ‎A. perhaps B. mostly C. otherwise D. therefore ‎ ‎23 ‎A. tools B. sense C. food D. beliefs ‎24 ‎A.inspired B. allowed C. persuaded D. encouraged ‎25 ‎A. in B. on C. up D. out ‎26 ‎A. nearly B. really C. finally D. totally ‎27 ‎A. joyful B. unselfish C. friendly D. grateful ‎28 ‎A. Unless B. Although C. Since D. If ‎29 ‎A. reaches B. entertains C. informs D. changes ‎30 ‎A. mistake B. situation C. warning D. stage 第二部分：阅读理解（共两节，40 分）‎ 第一节（共 15 小题；每小题 2 分，共 30 分）‎ 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。‎ A Revolutionary Glasses Make It Safe to Drive at Night Did you know that more than 40 percent of all deadly car accidents occur at night? A recent breakthrough eyeglass technology has made it safe to drive at night. It’s almost like having “X-ray”vision (视力) while driving.‎ Spend money on your safety and peace of mind behind the wheel with a pair of these cuttingedge (最前沿) ‎ night driving glasses. The amount of car accidents that occur at night is mostly the result of poor visibility.31 Even with 60% less traffic on the road at night, accidents still happen due to blinding light and just overall bad driving visibility. Imagine being able to clearly see what’s in front of you and what’s approaching, even if it’s very dark and foggy. Once you start wearing ClearView night glasses, you’ll feel much more confident and safe driving when it’s getting dark. 32. With ClearView you will notice an instant reduction in strong light from oncoming traffic and bright street lights.‎ This is because the special yellow lens tint (镜片色彩) can block strong blue light, and increase contrast (对比). ClearView passes the global traffic light standard for safer sharper vision at night with flying colors. ‎ You can start using ClearView immediately even if you wear glasses. Simply place ClearView on top of your glasses and be amazed by the difference this technology makes! 33. Is it worth it? Absolutely! Keep a pair in each of your cars to make sure you have your glasses at hand when night comes. If you care about your family’s safety then this is a no-brainer. ‎ ‎31. According to the text, the main cause of unsafe driving at night is______ .‎ A. heavy traffic B. low visibility ‎ C. poor eyesight D. bad driving ‎32. How does ClearView make it safe to drive at night?‎ A. It cures night blindness. ‎ B. It passes the national standard.‎ C. It provides “X-ray” vision for drivers.‎ D. It reduces the brightness of strong light.‎ ‎33. What is the purpose of the last paragraph? ‎ A. To inform. B. To explain. ‎ C. To promote. D. To entertain.‎ B High-Wire Act Mickey Wilson had been on the mountain only a few seconds when he heard the scream. Wilson, 28 years old, had just gotten off the cable car (索道缆车) at the Arapahoe Basin Ski Area in Keystone, Colorado, along with his friends Billy Simmons and Hans Mueller. Their friend Richard had been on the cable car ahead of them, but when the men reached the top of the lift, he had disappeared. The men walked toward the source of the scream and found skiers stopped on the slope, pointing to the cable car. And then the friends screamed too. ‎ ‎“Oh, Richard!” yelled Mueller.‎ When Richard had tried to jump off the cable car, his backpack had been caught in the chair, which then dragged him back down the hill. In the process,34 the backpack belt twisted around his neck, making him breathless. Now Richard’s body was swinging four feet above the snow. The cable car operator had quickly stopped it, and the friends kicked off their skis and ran toward the scene. They made a human pyramid to try to reach Richard, but the unconscious man was too far off the ground. With the clock ticking, Wilson ran to the ladder of a nearby lift tower. Scared skiers watched as he struggled the 25 feet. After he reached the top, Wilson’s first challenge was to climb onto the two-inch steel cable that held the chairs. He handled the balance and height bravely, but he knew he could not walk on the cable. 37.Therefore, he calmed down and sat over it and then used his hands to pull himself to Richard quickly. Wilson’s greatest fear wasn’t that he’d fall, but that he wouldn’t reach Richard. “This was life or death,” he said.‎ When he reached Richard’s chair, Wilson swung a leg over the cable and attempted to drop down onto it. But as he did that, his jacket caught on the movable footrest, which was in the up position. The footrest began to slide down, with Wilson attached. But before that could happen, he managed to free himself and reached Richard.35‎ Fortunately, the ski patrol (巡查) had gathered below and performed emergency treatment on Richard, who had been hanging for about five minutes, then skied him down to an ambulance. ‎ That night, Richard called from the hospital to express his thanks to Wilson, his other friends and the workers at the Arapahoe Basin Ski Area.‎ ‎34. What happened to Richard when he tried to jump off the cable car?‎ A. He was sick and became unconscious. ‎ B. He left his skis which stopped the cable car.‎ C. He was too afraid to move forward in the cable car.‎ D. He was caught by the neck, hanging down the cable.‎ ‎35. How did Richard survive?‎ A. People worked together and saved him.‎ B. Wilson climbed on the cable and saved him.‎ C. The ski patrol got him down and treated him.‎ D. Skiers treated him and carried him to the hospital.‎ ‎36. The author wrote the fourth paragraph to show that _______.‎ A. the rescue process was dangerous B. something was wrong with the cable car C. Wilson could manage the process very well ‎ D. the operator of the cable car ignored his duty ‎37. The story at the Arapahoe Basin Ski Area mainly tells us ______.‎ A. it is very dangerous to go skiing B. he that climbs high often falls heavily C. bravery and calm can help you make a difference ‎ 高三英语试卷第6页（共12页）‎ D. a person with a great talent always has great will-power C Wearing headphones is very common among young ‎ people. Their affection for headphones reflects a desire to avoid boredom, inconveniences, and undesirable social interactions（互动）. The saying “headphones in, world out” has gained popularity among young people recently. Unfortunately for the headphone lovers, “world out” is not a great policy for a thoughtful society. The widespread use of headphones in public is harmful to users because it limits intellectual智力的 growth and makes potentially meaningful interactions with strangers impossible.‎ Frequent headphone users are missing out on valuable experiences, thus, limiting intellectual growth. Young people wear headphones, thinking they will face fewer social challenges, arguments, or even casual rudeness. Though that sounds like a good idea, we do not grow by avoiding “discomfort”. ‎38 In fact, to develop healthily, a teenager has to be faced with challenges or even embarrassments. Just as a saying goes, “Storms make trees take deeper roots.” Wearing headphones when faced with social awkwardness teaches us to be passive, and prevents us from becoming mature intellectually. ‎ Headphones can also cause us to miss out on positive interactions with strangers. Writer Jacob Bernstein describes a sweet interaction between a young woman and an older woman on a train 39 that would not have occurred ‎ if the young woman had remembered her headphones as usual that day. A similar case is discussed in “Throw Away Your Headphones, Boredom Is Good” by Rosecrans Baldwin. After giving up headphones, he adapts to the social environment during his daily routine. He laughs at ridiculous overheard discussions and even enjoys his morning jog without a soundtrack. Becoming familiar with people outside your chosen group can open your eyes to other walks of life and their unique experiences.‎ ‎41 Young people think they are good communicators. However, communication is not measured in Facebook friends. Real communication is the basis of humanity. We need real interactions in our daily life. ‎ This summer, don’t forget to take off your headphones and plug yourself into life.‎ ‎38. What does the author think of “discomfort” to young people in Paragraph 2?‎ A. Beneficial. B. Normal. C. Annoying. D. Unnecessary. ‎ ‎39. The sweet interaction between a young woman and an older woman on a train occurred _________.‎ A. by accident B. on purpose C. in time D. in secret ‎ ‎40. The author mentioned the stories of Jacob Bernstein ‎ and Rosecrans Baldwin to _________.‎ A. analyze their behaviors ‎ B. learn from the two stories ‎ ‎ C. give evidence for his argument ‎ ‎ D. make the article more attractive ‎41. What does the author imply about young people?‎ A. They become more and more independent.‎ B. They lack the ability of real communication.‎ C. Headphones contribute a lot to their social interactions.‎ D. Facebook provides them with more chances to make friends.‎ D The latest data from the Office for National Statistics shows that one in every 12 kids is living in homes where no one has worked for at least a year. That may be due to unemployment or issues such as sickness or disability that mean they can’t work, and aren’t required to. This is known as being in a “long term workless” family. ‎ The issues faced by children in workless families have very bad influence on their development and education, limiting their future employment prospects, and reducing their opportunities to succeed throughout their lives.‎ Not only does worklessness reduce family income, it can also damage families’ health and stability, and thus ‎ destroy children’s development. This is because many workless families are held back by disadvantages such as debt, drug and alcohol dependency, and by homelessness. 42. Suffering from the family problems, many children face a greater and greater possibility of repeating the poor outcomes of their parents. Government research has shown that children in workless families are almost twice as likely not to reach the expected level at all stages of their education. For example, three-quarters of children from families where no one works failed to reach the expected level at General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE), compared to around half of children in lower-income working families. ‎ So attention should be paid to children in out-of-work homes. Having working parents means a child is more likely to do better at school, to have better health, education and development, and also means they are less likely to fall into crime.‎ But for some families, worklessness, or not employment, is the norm. They just choose not to work. These families often face huge barriers to getting on with their lives but they take the opportunities offered by the society. Parents’ ability to work is frustrated by issues like low skills or poor mental or physical health, or drug and alcohol dependency, leaving children without the stability they need. ‎ 高三英语试卷第8页（共12页）‎ We all want to help workless families with complex problems so that their children can take advantage of the opportunities in Britain. We all want parents to have the chance to go out to earn a living and to enjoy the pleasure ‎ of work, so that their children can benefit from the good examples of working parents. In doing so, we should know 44 the need to understand the complex issues that some families face and to develop a new approach to deal with poverty. Because the root causes are not financial. It is about helping families overcome the problems they face so that they can go as far as their talents and hard work will take them. We shouldn’t retreat from acting to deal with disadvantages, because we know the costs of inaction to individuals, communities and society.‎ ‎42. According to the author, children in workless families may _______.‎ A. have better performance at school ‎ B. take chances to go out to earn a living ‎ C. be more able to deal with their problems D. live the same lifestyles that their parents had ‎43. The underlined word “norm” in the fifth paragraph probably means _______. ‎ A. a huge barrier B. a turning point ‎ C. a typical standard D. an unusual event ‎44. In the last paragraph the author mainly talked about _______.‎ A. raising of social welfare ‎ B. solutions to the problems C. development of the society ‎ D. reforming of the government ‎ ‎45. What is the author’s purpose in writing the passage?‎ A. To introduce a study on children in workless families.‎ B. To appeal to the readers to help children in workless families.‎ C. To present a new approach to deal with poverty of workless families.‎ D. To compare children’s performances in workless families and low-income ones.‎ 第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，共10分）‎ 根据短文内容, 从短文后的七个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。‎ The UK is the second most popular destination for international third-level students after the US. Experts suggest that this popularity is because of the good name UK universities have for their excellent teaching methods and learning facilities (设施). ‎46F. Another reason is the performance of graduates. International students graduating from UK universities are more likely to get better jobs and earn higher salaries than those who studied at home.‎ But the big question for students thinking about studying in the UK is: how much does it all cost? The answer, unfortunately, is: a lot! The average cost of study for international students is just under £‎12,000 in 2016. ‎47A. And it doesn’t end there. You also have to add in the cost of living, which is around the same amount again.‎ The greatest expense is accommodation, with yearly rent at around £5,000. Then there’s food followed by personal items (物品). So it really isn’t hard to see how students find themselves spending approximately £‎12,000 in total on living costs alone. 48D. In fact, this is just the average cost. In major cities, it tends to be much more.‎ ‎ ‎49 G. On the other hand, most UK degrees are a year shorter than US ones. This means you are usually paying for three instead of four years’ study — saving one year’s expense. ‎ So, is it worth travelling to the UK for third-level study? The short answer is: yes. 转折关系 ‎50 C. However, it is certainly a big risk. If you do badly, get poor grades or find life in the UK hard to deal with, your adventure abroad will be a very expensive mistake.‎ A. And it doesn’t end there.‎ B. It has several advantages C. However, it is certainly a big risk. ‎ D. In fact, this is just the average cost. ‎ E. You can enjoy a better quality of life. ‎ F. Another reason is the performance of graduates. ‎ G. On the other hand, most UK degrees are a year shorter than US ones. ‎ 第三部分：书面表达（共两节，35分）‎ 第一节（15分）‎ 假设你是李华，你们社区将举办 “中国民间音乐节”。请你给在北京学习的英国朋友Jim 写封电子邮件，邀请他来参加此次活动。内容包括：‎ ‎1. 邀请的理由;‎ ‎2. 活动的内容；‎ ‎3. 活动的时间、地点.‎ I’m writing to invite you to attend the Chinese Folk Music Festival in our community next weekend. ‎ ‎ Since you have always been interested in Chinese folk music, I think this is a great chance for you to be exposed to the rich music atmosphere.‎ ‎ At the festival, there will be various performances, such as the performances of folk musical instruments, folk songs, folk operas, ‎ folk dances and so on. Besides, professional artists and teachers will give lectures on different aspects of Chinese folk music.‎ ‎ So what do you think of the Music Festival? If you’d like to come, feel free to contact me.‎ 第二节 （20分）‎ 假设你是红星中学高三学生李华。请根据以下四幅图的先后顺序，给校刊“英语角”写一篇英文稿件，介绍你们班上个月参加学校“汉语成语大赛”的全过程。‎ 注意：词数不少于60。‎ 提示词：汉语成语大赛 Chinese Idioms Competition ‎（请务必将作文写在答题纸指定区域内）‎ Last month, I with two of my classmates took part in the Fifth Chinese Idioms Competition of our school.‎ ‎ A few days before the competition, our head teacher announced the competition would be held in the school hall on March 26th. Two of my classmates and I were chosen as the competitors on behalf of our class. In the following days, we three spent all our spare time in the library, enriching our knowledge of Chinese idioms with the help of books,dictionaries and the Internet. When the big day came, we were full of confidence and did an excellent job. After several rounds of fierce competition, we beat the other competitors and won the first prize. Standing on the stage with our certificate, we felt really proud of ourselves.‎ ‎ From this activity, we experienced the great charm of Chinese idioms and also learned to be confident and calm while facing challenges