2019 年秋季鄂东南省级示范高中教育教学改革联盟学校期中联考高三英语试卷

鄂东南教改联盟学校2015年秋季期中联考高三英语试卷参考答案第一部分：听力（共两节，每小题1.5分，满分30分）1-5 ABCAA 6-10 ABBAC 11-15 BACCA 16-20 ACCBC第二部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）21 —23 DAC 24—27 CBDA 28—31 BDCA 32—35 CCDA36—40 FDBGC21. D本题为细节题，文章第二自然段介绍了“bicycling show”中十位表演者高难度的动作与技巧，让观众们“breath_holding”，并且在观众中引起热烈的反应，足见其杂技表演的精谌。

22. A 本题为细节题，答案选A。

在“Ticket Prices”这一段落中，其介绍了位于Row 6的票价属于“Red VIP Zone”，则夫妻两人共需800元，而文章介绍了5至65岁人员需购票，而4岁小孩无需购票，故最终票价为800元。

23. C 本题为文旨概括题，答案选C。

本文从表演内容，票价，预定以及付款方式等几方面介绍该杂技表演，其目的是为了吸引更多观众前来观看，这无疑是个商业广告。

24. C 考查细节理解从第一段“Some of the first things our students do ….including finding a bike….”可知到了牛津大学后，骑自行车是首先可以处理的事情之一。

而不是A选专业B开QQ账户D 买新手机25. B 考查细节理解从第二段“Matriculation is held …and is the ceremo ny at which you are formally admitted to the university.”可知matriculation为正式的入学庆典。

26. D 考查细节理解从第三段“The day covers topics such as studying and learning Oxford system and university services…such as employment, immigration and visas, health and safety.通过排除法可判断D正确。

鄂东南省级示范高中教育教学改革联盟学校 2019 届第一次模拟考试高三英语试卷注意事项:1.答题前，先将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在试卷和答题卡上，并将准考证号条形码粘贴在答题卡上的指定位置。

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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 A、B、C 和 D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

AHere are some fancy items highly recommended to you to enrich or improve your daily life.Beauty of mushroomsArtist and photographer Jill Bliss will change your view of mushrooms with her photos, which you can find at http://bit.ly/mushroomphotos. Bliss arranges mushrooms and other objects she sees in nature almost like bunches of flowers.Out in the StormAll the components of great pop music — exciting songwriting, a commanding singer, and a band that plays with total commitment —are there and shining like diamonds on Waxahatchee’s new album, Out in the Storm. In what’s turning out to be a very impressive year for female bandleaders, writer/singer Katie Crutchfield and her rockingall-female band are experiencing one success after another.CircaIf you’re tired from your international flight, trying to remember if the kids will still be awake for your call or to schedule a conference call for work, the app Circa can help you keep track of time in different time zones of the world. It’ll give you one less thing to worry about. The app is $3.99 for iOS and free for Android users.Their FinestThe movie Their Finest, set during World War Ⅱ, centers on the film division of the British Ministry of Information, where Catrin Cole (Gemma Arterton) is employed, making movies that appeal to women. Film criticPeter Rainer writes that “the film’s best comic character is Ambrose Hilliard … performed with plenty of playful fun by that great scene-stealer Bill Nighy.” Their Finest is available on DVD and Blu-ray.21. What do we know about Katie Crutchfield’s band?A. It performs folk music.B. Its target audience is women.C. It is an overnight success.D. Its members are female.22. What is the main function of the app Circa?A. To tell world time across different places.B. To record users’ important meetings.C. To remind users of international calls.D. To recommend overseas flights to users.23. Which of the following is one of the characters in the movie Their Finest?A. Gemma Arterton.B. Ambrose Hilliard.C. Peter Rainer.D. Bill Nighy.【答案】21. D 22. A 23. B21. D本题考点细节理解。

【校级联考】湖北省鄂东南省级示范高中教育教学改革联盟2019届高三上学期期中考试英语试题学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________一、阅读选择These are some of Nicest Small Towns in America everyone should visit before they're 50.Jacksonville, OregonOne of the original major cities of the Gold Rush, Jacksonville was founded in the early 1850s by pioneers hoping to become rich. The entire town, was designated as a U.S.National Landmark in the 1960s, so it's definitely worth visiting, especially if you're a history buff. Jacksonville is home to over 100 National Historical buildings sprinkled throughout the community in the heart of Oregon's wine country and surrounded by gorgeous greenery, so there really is something for everyone.Traverse City, MichiganLocated on the shores of Lake Michigan, Traverse City is the best outdoor and water activities destination. In the warmer months, you'll find everyone hiking and biking the numerous trails and participating in the most popular recreational water sports kayaking, fishing, windsurfing, and paddleboarding. There's also golfing and bird watching for those who are looking for a more leisurely vacation. July is an especially busy month in Traverse City, as it's when hundreds of thousands of visitors come in for the National Cherry Festival. And the many farm-to-table dining options, breweries, wineries, and distilleries make it a destination worth visiting even in the winter.Sedona, ArizonaBesides its famous gorgeous red rock geography which is truly a jaw-dropping natural wonder, Sedona is known for its eclectic art scene, near-perfect weather, and of course, fantastic food and wine. Sedona truly has it all, whether you're looking for a girl's spa weekend, an outdoor family excursion-based trip, or a romantic getaway. There's really no bad time to visit because events like art festivals, concerts, and cusine tastings happen year-round thanks to the warm weather.Beaufort, South CarolinaIf you've ever watched the legendary movie Forrest Gump, you've already seen parts ofone of the best small towns in America: Beaufort, South Carolina. As the second-oldest city in South Carolina, Beaufort is known for its antebellum mansions and historic downtown district. Since Beaufort is located right on Port Royal Island, there are a ton of popular water sports like fishing and boating, in addition to wonderful, fresh seafood. The city is also known as one of America's best art towns thanks to its dozens of museums, film festivals, and art galleries. Bay Street is Beaufort's main road that borders the harbor where you'll find plenty of good restaurants and local shops.Port Townsena, WashingtonIt is one of Washington's greatest Victorian seaside towns and just one of three historic Victorian seaports in the entire United States. Situated on the northeastern tip of the Olympic Peninsula, you'll find a nature lover's paradise with the sea on one side and the Fort Worden Historical State Park on the other. In addition to the local shops, brightly colored mansions, and historic buildings that line the ocean side streets, Port Townsend puts on award-winning theater productions and hosts a variety of concerts, cultural events, and festivals all year round.1．If you are interested in history of America, which towns are your better choice ________. A．Beaufort, South Carolina and Sedona, ArizonaB．Jacksonville, Oregon and Traverse City, MichiganC．Sedona, Arizona and Port Townsend, WashingtonD．Jacksonville, Oregon and Beaufort, South Carolina2．According to the passage, in how many towns you can enjoy many tasty foods?A．5 B．4C．3 D．23．What is common to Traverse City, Sedona and Port Townsend?A．There are many outdoor water sports you can enjoy.B．You can probably have fun there whenever you go to these places.C．It's easy for you to taste good wine there.D．The weather is always warm in those towns.二、七选五The Art of Slow ReadingIf you are reading this article in print, chances are that you will only get through half of what I have written. And if you are reading this online, you may not even finish a fifth. 4．Theysuggest that many of us no longer have the concentration to read articles through to their conclusion.So are we getting stupider? Actually, our online habits are damaging the mental power we need to process and understand textual information. Round-the-clock news makes us read from one article to the next without necessarily engaging fully with any of the content. Our reading is frequently interrupted by the noise of the latest email and we are now absorbing short bursts of words on Twitter and Facebook more regularly than longer texts. 5．But we are gradually forgetting how to sit back, think carefully, and relate all the facts to each other.6．A desperate bunch of academics want us to take our time while reading, and re-reading. They ask us to switch off our computers every so often and rediscover both the joy of personal engagement with printed texts, and the ability to process them fully. What's to be done then? Most slow readers realize that total rejection of the web is extremely unrealistic. They feel that getaway from technology for a while is the answer. 7．Personally, I'm not sure whether I could ever go offline for long. Even while writing this article, I am switching constantly between sites, skimming too often, absorbing too little. Internet reading has become too rooted in my daily life for me to change. I read essays and articles not in hard copy but as PDFs. I suspect that many readers are in a similar position. 8．You can download a computer application called Freedom, which allows you to read in peace by cutting off your Internet connection. Or if you want to avoid being disturbed by the Internet, you could always download offline reader Instapaper for your iPhone. If you're still reading my article, that is slow reading.A．The Internet is probably part of the problem.B．Now some campaigns are advocating slow reading.C．These are the two findings from the recent research projects.D．But if you just occasionally want to read more slowly, help is at hand.E.Some of them have suggested turning their computers off for one day a week.F.Slow reading can help connect a reader to neighborhood and become popular.G.Because of the Internet, we have become very good at collecting information.三、完形填空It was the day before my daughter's birthday. I'd just collected her from preschool when she cautioned me to 9 the elderly person walking across the car park. l was struck by her 10 and had no idea how much she really 11 it.The following day--her birthday-we decided to buy cupcakes for her. After we 12the cupcakes, Norah was busy standing up in the trolley(手推车), 13 waving and happily declaring, "Hi, old person! It's my birthday today!" 14 I could stop her calling him an old person, the stone-faced man 15 to hen His expression softened as he replied, "Well, hello, little lady! And how old are you today? "They 16 for a few minutes, he wished her a happy birthday, and we went our 17 ways. A few minutes later, Norah asked me if she could take a 18 with the old man. I agreed. We found the man a couple of shelves over, and I approached him. When I told him Norah's 19 , his expression changed from 20 to shocked finally to delighted. He took a step back, steadied himself on his shopping trolley, and 21 his free hand on his chest. "A photo? With me?" he asked. "Yes, Sir, for my birthday!" Norah begged. And so he did. I 22 my iPhone, and they posed together. Norah placed her soft hand on top of his hand. He wordlessly stared at her with 23 eyes as she kept his hand in hers. I asked his name, and he told us to call him Dan. We were 24 other shoppers, but they didn't care. There was 25 happening in the supermarket that day, and we could all sense it.That afternoon I 26 the story and a photo of the two of them on the Facebook. Later that night, I received a private 27 from a local reader who recognized Mr. Dan. He told me Dan's wife had passed away six months earlier and he wanted to let me know that he was certain Dan's heart was touched by my little girl and Dan would never forget that 28 with my daughter.9．A．spot B．delay C．mind D．stop 10．A．selflessness B．carefulness C．loneliness D．thoughtfulness 11．A．meant B．ended C．proved D．showed 12．A．kept up B．picked up C．turned up D．put up 13．A．excitedly B．disappointedly C．calmly D．anxiously 14．A．After B．Before C．Since D．Until 15．A．turned B．referred C．appealed D．walked 16．A．hesitated B．chatted C．rested D．waited 17．A．regular B．single C．separate D．natural 18．A．picture B．walk C．rest D．break 19．A．dream B．command C．request D．suggestion 20．A．nervous B．upset C．confused D．impatient21．A．reached B．placed C．touched D．patted 22．A．pulled out B．put down C．turned off D．glanced at 23．A．glaring B．twinkling C．sharp D．big 24．A．blocking B．delaying C．preventing D．interrupting 25．A．discount B．magic C．incident D．embarrassment 26．A．posted B．wrote C．read D．printed 27．A．note B．gift C．message D．report 28．A．connection B．combination C．construction D．contribution四、用单词的适当形式完成短文阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

湖北省黄冈中学2019 届高三英语5 月第二次模拟考试英语试题注意事项：1．答卷前，考生务必用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔在答题卡上填写自己的准考证号、姓名、试室号和座位号。

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1. How much will the woman pay?A.$12.B. $30.C. $42.2. What will the man do first?A. Look after the children.B. See a doctor.C. Attend a party.3. What’s the relationship between the woman and Rick?A. Boss and clerk.B. Former classmates.C. Colleagues.4. How will the woman spend her summer vacation?A. Taking a part-time job.B. Taking summer classes.C. Taking a break.5. What does the woman mean?A. She’l l make a call.B. She’l l be off work.C. She’l l finish at seven.第二节（共15 小题；每小题1.5 分，满分22.5 分）听下面5 段对话或独白。

2019-2020学年湖北省鄂东南省级示范高中联考高三（上）期中英语试卷一、阅读理解（本大题共15小题，共30.0分）A4 Fun Runs Even Non-Runners Will EnjoyEven people who swear they hate running will manage to enjoy these races that somehow make the sport fun．Hot Chocolate 5KWhat better motivation on a cold morning run than the promise of a steaming cup of cocoa and lots of chocolate treats？At the Hot Chocolate 5K series that's exactly what awaits you at the finish line．There are prizes given to the top three male and female finishers，but casual participation is encouraged．The events are scheduled in the cooler months in major cities around the country．Color RunKnown as "The Happiest 5K on the Planet，" runners wear white and are painted from head to toe in different colors at each kilometer，crossing the finish line in a variety of colors．The fun run is untimed，taking the pressure off runners to keep a specific pace or worry about placing．Instead，the stress is on fun．Disney Running SeriesWhy not combine a trip to the happiest place on earth with a little exercise？Run Disney offers a number of half-marathon and marathon weekend packages，many of which also feature the more accessible 5K distance．On Disneyland's Super Heroes Half Marathon Weekend，Friday features a Spiderman-themed 5K，while the Disney World Marathon Weekend runs a family-friendly 5K through Epcot．Running with the BalloonsThis cross-country style 3.1-mile race in Reddington，New Jersey runs over grass，and concrete to create a new challenge．But，the highlight is the launch of more than 100 hot air balloons during the Reddington Festival of Ballooning，the largest summertime hot air balloon and music festival in North America．The motivation？The top male finisher and the top female finisher will each win a free ride in a hot air balloon!1.What is special about Color Run？______A. It brings you lots of fun．B. It combines running with music．C. There are no winners．D. There are colorful activities．2.Which run is suitable for family running at weekend？______A. Hot Chocolate 5K．B. Color Run．C. Disney Running Series．D. Running with the Balloons．3.What award will you get if you win Running with the Balloons？______A. A hot air balloon．B. A cup of hot chocolate．C. A free ticket to the festival．D. An exciting ride．BShoes can tell you a lot about a person．Winston was a firm believer in this．Although he had grown up hearing that eyes were "the windows to the soul，" he was always quite confused by this expression．That day，Winston was seated in his regular spot，a bench in the train station，watching the usuals pass by．But he noticed something different．Two bare feet walked past．Strange．He wondered what kind of a man couldn't afford to buy himself shoes．A dangerous man，perhaps．Certainly not the kind of man Winston wanted to be anywhere near．He shrank to one side of the bench，turning his eyes downward．The man，however，took the space made free by Winston's shrinking．"Sorry，it has been a rough day，" the shoeless person offered apologetically，placing a plastic bag down．"I had to sell my shoes．It's my little girl's birthday．All she wanted this year was a birthday cake with her name spelled out nice on the top．So that's what I went and got her．" He seemed to be speaking to no one in particular．He gestured to the bag．It was a small cake with the name "Amelia"．"It sure is pretty，ain't it？" the man said，noticing Winston's interest．"I just had to get it for her．But I had to sell my shoes for it …it was worth it，of course．"There was a crack in his voice like he was about to cry and Winston did something he rarely ever did；he looked up and met the stranger's eyes．They were kind eyes，sad，sweet and beautiful eyes，sharply contrasting his bare and dirty feet．While staring at the man，a sense of shame washed over Winston．Slowly，Winston reached down and slid off his white sneakers，exposing his socked feet to the cold of the station．He picked up the shoes and handed them to the stranger beside him．4.What did Winston use to believe？______A. Eyes are the windows to the soul．B. Clothes often show personality．C. A man can not be judged by his look．D. Seeing is believing．5.Why did Winston shrink to one side of the bench？______A. To avoid contact with the man．B. To make some space for the man．C. To sit more comfortably．D. To show his hate for the man．6.Which of the following best describes the stranger？______A. Kind and humorous．B. Poor but selfless．C. Poor but optimistic．D. Kind and ambitious．7.What made Winston ashamed？______A. The awkward staring．B. The man's bare and dirty feet．C. His comfortable but boring life．D. His wrong judgement of the man．CPicture this：You're searching the Internet and come across a website with interesting articles．Some are news stories．Others only look like news stories．They're actually advertisements，or ads．How do you，the reader，tell the difference between a news story and an ad？In the past，it was easier．We got most of our information from newspapers．Big news stories appeared on the front page，and ads were boxed off and clearly labeled．But on the Internet，the two are often presented together．It can be hard to tell which is which．So a research group conducted a study in which students were shown the home page of a popular digital magazine and found out what was a news story and what was an ad．Most were great at identifying certain types of ads．"It has a discount code， a big company logo，and the words limited time offer．" one student said．So where did kids get stuck？Some ads seem identical to real news stories．They have headlines and contain information．But they may also include the words sponsored content．Sponsored means "paid for，" and content refers to the information in the story．"Sponsored content" is a way of saying that something is an ad．Just because something is sponsored doesn't necessarily mean it's false．It means someone paid money for it to appear．Companies pay so that readers will see their stories，buy their products，and like what the company stands for．As a reader，you have a right to know who's behind the information you're consuming．The Internet is a vast sea of information．To use it well，you not only have to know how to swim but also how to avoid the sharks．Learning to tell the difference between an ad and a news story is an important step to becoming Internet-smart．8.What does the underlined phrase "boxed off" in paragraph 2 probably mean？______A. SeparatedB. Hidden．C. Marked．D. Ignored．9.Which of the following ads are easy for students to identify？______A. Ads with headlines．B. Ads with certain labels．C. Ads similar to real new stories．D. Ads containing some real information．10.What do we know about "sponsored content"？______A. It is always false．B. It is a real news story．C. It is an ad in disguise．D. Readers have to pay for it．11.What is the best title of the passage？______A. Be Internet smart．B. Sponsored contents．C. Ads on the Internet．D. False news stories．DWhen Omar Yaghi was growing up in Jordan，his neighborhood received water for only about 5 hours once every 2 weeks．If Yaghi wasn't up at dawn to turn on the taps to store water，his family，their cow，and their garden had to go without．At a meeting last week，Yaghi，now a chemist at the University of California，reported that he and his colleagues have created a solar-powered device that could provide water for millions in water-stressed regions．At its heart is a porous crystalline（多孔晶体）material，known as a metal-organic framework （MOF），which acts like a sponge：It sucks water vapor out of air，and then releases it as liquid water．Yaghi and his colleagues first developed a zirconium（锆）-based MOF in 2014 that could harvest and release water．But at ﹩160 per kilogram，zirconium is too expensive for massive use．So，last year，his team came up with an alternative called MOF-303，based on aluminum，which costs just ﹩3 per kilogram，but the harvest was only about 0.2 liters per kilogram of MOF per day．In July 2019，Yaghi reported that his team has designed a new and far more productive water harvester．Supported by a solar panel to power a fan and heater，which speed the cycles，the new device produces up to 1.3 liters of water per kilogram of MOF per day from desert air．Yaghi expects further improvements to increase that number to 8 to 10 liters per day．And his company this fall plans to release a microwave-size device able to provide up to 8 liters per day this fall．The company promises an enlarged version next year that will produce 22，500 liters per day，enough to supply a small village．However，it needs to be shown that Yaghi's MOFs can be produced cheaply on a large scale．Each potential commercial MOF needs to prove itself in stability，efficiency，and life span．But if MOFs can pass those tests，they could offer a solution to some of the world's most pressing problems．12.Why is Omar Yaghi's childhood mentioned at the beginning？______A. To show how serious water problem is．B. To arouse reader's interest．C. To introduce the chemist．D. To lead in the topic．13.What is the problem of MOF-303？______A. It costs too much．B. It is low in efficiency．C. It is hard to operate．D. It can't last long．14.According to Yaghi，how much water will a large water harvester produce per day？______A. 1.3 liters．B. 22，500 liters．C. 10 liters．D. 8 liters．15.What can be concluded from the last paragraph？______A. Yaghi's MOFs are in great demand now．B. Yaghi's MOFs have already entered the market．C. Yaghi's MOFs may help solve water shortage．D. Mass production of Yaghi's MOFs is impossible．二、阅读七选五（本大题共5小题，共10.0分）Ways to Achieve Your GoalsPeople often set goals．Perhaps you want to save money，lose weight or learn a new skill．But then you get busy．(1) So，how can we find time to work on these larger life goals？(2) If a goal is too general，it may be hard to pursue let alone achieve it．Let's say your goal is to get in better physical shape．That's a fine idea-but psychologists might say as a goal，it is too general．Instead，you could sign up for a regular exercise class．Experts say writing down your goal is another important step．It gets the goal out of your brain and into the real world．Some psychologists suggest that writing a goal on paper is better than typing it on a device or saying it into your phone．Your brain receives information differently when it comes from handwriting．(3)(4) If someone else knows about your goals，you are held accountable for any progress or lack of progress．Your friend might ask，"So，how many pages of your novel have you written？" If you keep saying "none，" you might feel badly．Now you feel a pressure to do it-the pressure of your friend's opinion of you．You should also break down big goals into small ones．(5) Some can be quite big．And for those bigger goals，experts suggest breaking them down into smaller ones．A．Not all goals are created equal．B．As you identify your goals，be specific．C．When setting a goal，make it achievable．D．Telling someone your goal is also helpful．E．If you write down your goal，you can post it somewhere as a reminder．F．Writing things down seems to say to the brain，"I am important! Remember me!" G．Before you know it，weeks，then months have gone by，and you are no closer to your goal．16. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G17. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G18. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G19. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G20. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G三、完形填空（本大题共20小题，共30.0分）Layton's family owned some rental cabins（小屋）on Shields Mountain．Layton was 20 minutes from home when he got a call from his mother．She(21) "The mountain's on fire．" Layton(22)the gas immediately．Finding the police (23)all traffic on the main road，he turned around and headed for a back road．Halfway up the steep(24)path，his car(25) He called McGee，who drove in his pickup（皮卡货车）．They(26)first to Layton's rental cabins．"I wanted to make sure our guests were(27) They were．" says Layton．At that point，he had a(28)：try to save his cabins or rescue people renting other cabins nearby．"On the mountain，you don't have many(29)．They're mostly tourists who don't know their way around．" he says．Over the next hours，the two friends crossed the smoky(30)，knocking on doors and leading (31)people to safety．Layton would(32)into the driver's seat of a tourist's car and drive the family down the mountain on roads nearly(33)．"I know that mountain so well，" Layton said，"I could drive andknow(34)where I am just by time traveled．" McGee followed in his pickup，and when one family was safe，they returned in search of other(35)persons．They helped one elderly woman(36)barefoot and found a man nearly(37)in a burning cabin．Fourteen people died in the town．But the fire didn't (38)a single life on Shields Mountain．Though his home and business were(39)，Layton said "I wasn't worried about the(40)damage when I saw people trapped on the mountain．I knew I was gonna help them．"21. A. said B. replied C. shouted D. screamed22. A. hit B. filled C. fueled D. started23. A. reducing B. blocking C. directing D. controlling24. A. folding B. rising C. winding D. changing25. A. worked out B. came up C. broke out D. gave up26. A. headed B. walked C. ran D. escaped27. A. gone B. lost C. involved D. stuck28. A. challenge B. choice C. puzzle D. difficulty29. A. locals B. tourists C. policemen D. firefighters30. A. road B. mountain C. cabin D. car31. A. depressed B. injured C. panicked D. burned32. A. come B. sit C. go D. jump33. A. unbearable B. unbelievable C. invisible D. inconvenient34. A. absolutely B. truly C. immediately D. exactly35. A. tired B. terrified C. trapped D. upset36. A. avoid B. drive C. flee D. run37. A. dead B. unconscious C. dizzy D. desperate38. A. claim B. kill C. threaten D. risk39. A. abolished B. established C. hurt D. destroyed40. A. equipment B. property C. material D. income四、语法填空（本大题共1小题，共15.0分）41.In the US，high school students take the SAT exam to try for a spot at their dreamuniversity．In China，that all-or-nothing exam is the gaokao，the national college entrance examination students have to carefully cross (1) （reach）the next stage of their lives．A Little Reunion，a hit TV drama focusing on gaokao，came to (2) end on July 27th．(3)（adapt）from best-selling writer Lu Yingong's novel，the drama follows stories of three Beijing middle-class families (4) （optimism）couple with a poorly-performing son anda genius nephew； a divorced coule who later reunites for their daughter；and a pair ofofficials struggling to reconnect with their son after a six-year (5) （absent）from his life．The drama can (6) （easy）set off floods of memories related (7) the exam．"The series brings me back to 2014，the year (8) I took gaokao，" reads one popular comment on Weibo．Such comments (9) （be）common since it was released．The drama scores 8.3 on Douban，(10) （make）it the highest scorer among all series released through satellite channels in 2019 thus far．五、短文改错（本大题共1小题，共10.0分）42.假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文．文中共有 10 处语言错误，每句中最多有两处．每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改．增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（^），并在其下面写出该加的词．删除：把多余的词用斜线（）划掉．修改：在错的词下面画一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词．注意：1．每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；2．只允许修改 10 处，多者（从第 11 处起）不计分．The water pen is wide used in the process of study， but we often have trouble using it because of its limiting ink and other disadvantages．To deal with these problem， consequently， I have worked heart and soul to create my own magic waterpen．The most shining function of the newly designed pen is it will contain special ink pow der which makes it to have endless ink． Furthermore， the pen is made of extremely st rong materials， that can protect the pen from damage when it might fall down onto the ground． Good still， so smoothly does it write that it can contribute to make your hand writing better．Such is a magic water pen． Are you interested in it？ Hoping it will be of great use f or users．六、书面表达（本大题共1小题，共25.0分）43.假设你是李华，你的美国朋友 Mike 想跟你讨论中国书法的有关知识，但原定的见面时间因故需要推迟，请给 Mike 写一封电子邮件，说明情况．内容如下：1．表示歉意并说明原因；2．重约见面时间；3．建议先参观中国书法展．注意：1．词数 100 左右；2．可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯．Dear Mike，________Yours，Li Hua答案和解析1.【答案】【小题1】C 【小题2】C 【小题3】D【解析】1．C．细节理解题．根据文章第三段The fun run is untimed， taking the pressure off runners to keep a specific pace or worry about placing．乐趣跑是不定时的，减轻跑步者的压力，以保持一个特定的速度或担心放置．可知颜色运行的特殊之处是没有赢家；故选C．2．C．细节理解题．根据文章第四段On Disneyland's Super Heroes Half Marathon Weekend， Friday features a Spiderman-them ed 5K， while the Disney World Marathon Weekend runs a family-friendly 5K through Epcot在迪斯尼乐园的超级英雄半程马拉松周末，周五的主题是蜘蛛侠主题的5K，而迪斯尼世界马拉松周末则有一个家庭友好型的5K穿越爱泼科特．可知迪斯尼跑步系列适合于周末的家庭运行；故选C．3．D细节理解题．根据文章最后一段The motivation？ The top male finisher and the top female finisher will each win a free ride in a hot air balloon!动机？顶部的男性修整器和上凹的修整器将每一个都能在热气球中获得免费的游乐设施！可知如果你赢了气球，你会得到令人兴奋的游乐设施奖励；故选 D 本文属于说明文阅读，作者通过这篇文章主要向我们描述了甚至那些发誓不喜欢跑步的人都会设法享受这些比赛，这些比赛在某种程度上让运动变得有趣．考察学生的细节理解和推理判断能力，做细节理解题时一定要找到文章中的原句，和题干进行比较，再做出正确的选择．在做推理判断题不要以个人的主观想象代替文章的事实，要根据文章事实进行合乎逻辑的推理判断．4.【答案】【小题1】B 【小题2】A 【小题3】B 【小题4】D【解析】1．B．细节理解题．根据diyiduanShoes can tell you a lot about a person． Winston was a firm believer in this．鞋子可以告诉你很多关于一个人的信息．温斯顿坚信这一点．可知，温斯顿曾经相信衣服经常表现出个性．故选B．2．A．细节理解题．根据第三段He shrank to one side of the bench， turning his eyes downward． The man， however， to ok the space made free by Winston's shrinking．他缩到板凳的一侧，向下看．然而，那人抢走了温斯顿缩小的空间．可知，温斯顿移动到板凳的一侧是为了避免与男人接触．故选A．3．B．细节理解题．根据第四段he shoeless person offered apologetically，placing a plastic bag down．"I had to sell my shoes．It's my little girl's birthday．All she wanted this year was a birthday cake with her name spelled out nice on the top．So that's what I went and got her．这个赤脚的人道歉地说道，放下一个塑料袋．"我必须卖掉鞋子．这是我小女孩的生日．今年她想要的只是一个生日蛋糕，上面写着漂亮的名字．这就是我去得到她的原因．"可知，陌生人是可怜但无私的．故选B．4．D．细节理解题．根据最后一段There was a crack in his voice like he was about to cry and Winston did something he rarely ever did；he looked up and met the stranger's eyes．They were kind eyes，sad，sweet and beautiful eyes，sharply contrasting his bare and dirty feet．他的声音就像他快要哭了一样破裂，温斯顿做了他从未做过的事情；他抬起头，见了陌生人的眼睛．他们那双仁慈的眼睛，悲伤，甜美而美丽的眼睛，与他那双肮脏的双脚形成鲜明的对比．可知，他对那个人的错误判断让他感到羞愧．故选D．本文是一篇社会文化类阅读，主要讲述了温斯顿遇到了一个赤脚的男人，男人为了给女儿买蛋糕把鞋子卖掉了．阅读理解考察学生的细节理解和推理判断能力，做细节理解题时一定要找到文章中的原句，和题干进行比较，再做出正确的选择．在做推理判断题不要以个人的主观想象代替文章的事实，要根据文章事实进行合乎逻辑的推理判断．8.【答案】【小题1】A 【小题2】B 【小题3】C 【小题4】A【解析】1-4 ABCA1．A．细节理解题．根据第二段"Big news stories appeared on the front page， and ads were boxed off and clearly labeled重大新闻报道出现在头版，广告被框起来，并清楚地标示出来‘．可知"boxed off"意为"分离"．故选A．2．B．细节理解题．根据第三段" Most were great at identifying certain types of ads． "It has a discount code， a big compa ny logo， and the words limited time offer大多数人都擅长识别特定类型的广告．它有一个折扣代码，一个大公司的标志，还有"限时优惠"的字样‘．可知有特定标签的广告容易被学生识别．故选B．3．C．推理判断题．根据第四段"They have headlines and contain information． But they may also include the words sponso red content． Sponsored means "paid for，" and content refers to the information in the story． "Sponsored content" is a way of saying t hat something is an ad．他们有标题和包含信息．但它们也可能包含单词sponsored content．赞助是指"付费"，内容是指故事中的信息．"赞助内容"是表示某物是广告的一种方式．‘．可知"sponsored content"是一个伪装的广告．故选C．4．A．推理判断题．根据最后一段" As a reader， you have a right to know who's behind the information you're consuming．The Internet is a vast sea of information． To use it well， you not only have to know how to swim but also how to avoid the sharks． Learning to tell the difference between an ad and a news story is an important step to becoming Internet-smart．作为读者，你有权利知道你所消费的信息背后的人是谁．互联网是一个巨大的信息海洋．为了更好地利用它，你不仅要知道如何游泳，还要知道如何躲避鲨鱼．学会区分广告和新闻报道是成为互联网智能的重要一步．‘．可知"Be Internet smart互联网是聪明的"是本文最好的题目．故选A．本文是一篇科教类阅读，文章主要介绍了互联网是聪明的．此题主要考查学生的细节理解和推理判断能力．做细节理解题时一定要找到文章中的原句，和题干进行比较，再做出正确选择．在做推理判断题时不要以个人的主观想象代替文章的事实，要根据文章事实进行合乎逻辑的推理判断．12.【答案】【小题1】D 【小题2】B 【小题3】B 【小题4】C【解析】1．D．细节理解题．根据文章第一段When Omar Yaghi was growing up in Jordan， his neighborhood received water for only about 5 hours once every 2 weeks．当奥马尔?亚吉（Omar Yaghi）在约旦长大时，他所在的社区每两周只接受一次大约5小时的水供应．可知第一段提到奥马尔?亚吉（Omar Yaghi）的童年是为了引出这一话题；故选D．2．B．细节理解题．根据文章第二段So， last year， his team came up with an alternative called MOF-303， based on aluminum ， which costs just ﹩3 per kilogram， but the harvest was only about 0.2 liters per kilogram of MOF per day．因此，去年，他的团队提出了一种名为MOF-303的替代品，其成本仅为每公斤3美元，但收获量仅为每天0.2升/千克．可知MOF-303的问题是它的效率很低；故选B．3．B．细节理解题．根据文章第三段The company promises an enlarged version next year that will produce 22，500 liters per day， enough to supply a small village．该公司承诺明年将扩大版本，每天生产22，500升水，足以供应一个小村庄．可知根据雅吉的说法，一台大型取水机每天能生产22，500升水；故选B．4．C．细节理解题．根据文章最后一段 But if MOFs can pass those tests， they could offer a solution to some of the world's mostpressing problems．和寿命．可知从最后一段可以得出Yaghi的MOF可能有助于解决缺水问题；故选 C本文属于说明文阅读，作者通过这篇文章主要向我们描述了Yaghi的MOF可能有助于解决缺水问题，考察学生的细节理解和推理判断能力，做细节理解题时一定要找到文章中的原句，和题干进行比较，再做出正确的选择．在做推理判断题不要以个人的主观想象代替文章的事实，要根据文章事实进行合乎逻辑的推理判断．16.【答案】【小题1】G 【小题2】B 【小题3】F 【小题4】D 【小题5】A【解析】1-5 GBFDA1．G．细节理解题．根据前文" Perhaps you want to save money，lose weight or learn a new skill．But then you get busy也许你想省钱、减肥或学习一项新技能．但是你会变得很忙"．可知此处应填"不知不觉中，几周、几个月过去了，你仍然没有接近你的目标"．故选G．2．B．细节理解题．根据下文"If a goal is too general，it may be hard to pursue let alone achieve it如果一个目标太笼统，就很难去追求，更别说实现了"．可知此处应填"当你确定你的目标时，要具体"．故选B．3．F．细节理解题．根据前文"Your brain receives information differently when it comes from handwriting当信息来自手写时，你的大脑会以不同的方式接收信息"．可知此处应填"把事情写下来似乎是对大脑说："我很重要!还记得我!""．故选F．4．D．推理判断题．根据下文"If someone else knows about your goals，you are held accountable for any progress or lack of progress如果别人知道你的目标，你要对任何进展或缺乏进展负责"．可知此处应填"告诉别人你的目标也是有帮助的"．故选D．5．A．推理判断题．根据前文"You should also break down big goals into small ones你也应该把大目标分解成小目标"．可知此处应填"不是所有的目标都是平等的"．故选A．本文是一篇选句填空，文章主要介绍了实现目标的方法．此题主要考查学生的细节理解和推理判断能力．做细节理解题时一定要找到文章中的原句，和题干进行比较，再做出正确选择．在做推理判断题时不要以个人的主观想象代替文章的事实，要根据文章事实进行合乎逻辑的推理判断．21.【答案】【小题1】D 【小题2】A 【小题3】B 【小题4】C 【小题5】D 【小题6】A 【小题7】A 【小题8】B 【小题9】A 【小题10】B 【小题11】C 【小题12】D 【小题13】C 【小题14】D 【小题15】C 【小题16】C 【小题17】B 【小题18】A 【小题19】D 【小题20】B【解析】1-5 DABCD 6-10 AABAB 11-15 CDCDC 16-20 CBADB（1）D．考查动词动词辨析及句意理解．A．said说；B．replied回答；C．shouted 喊叫；D．screamed尖叫．根据句意根据内容山上着火了，可见是尖叫着说出的．所以选D．（2）A．考查动词辨析及句意理解．A．hit打击；B．filled填满；C．fueled 加油；D．started开始．根据句意莱顿立刻打油门．所以选A．（3）B．考查动词辨析及句意理解．A．reducing 减少；B．blocking 拥堵；C．directing 指导；D．controlling控制．根据句意发现经常堵满了所有的主要道路．所以选B．（4）C．考查动词辨析及句意理解．A．folding 折叠；B．rising升高；C．winding 蜿蜒；D．changing改变．根据句意上山的路应该是蜿蜒的路．所以选C．（5）D．考查短语辨析及句意理解．A．worked out计算出；B．came up上来；C．broke out 爆发；D．gave up放弃．根据句意车上不去了．所以选D．（6）A．考查动词辨析及句意理解．A．headed向前；B．walked 走；C．ran 跑；．escaped 逃脱．根据句意先去莱顿的出租屋．所以选A．（7）A．考查动词辨析及句意理解．A．gone离开；B．lost 迷路；C．involved涉及到；D．stuck粘着．根据句意我想确定我们的客人都走了．所以选A．（8）B．考查名词辨析及句意理解．A．challenge 挑战；B．choice 选择；C．puzzle 迷惑；D．difficulty困难．根据句意试着去救他的小屋或者去救附近租其他小屋的人．这应该是一种选择，所以选B．（9）A．考查名词辨析及句意理解．A．locals当地人；B．tourists旅游的人；C．policemen 警察；D．firefighters消防员．根据句意山上的人大部分都是游客，所以是没有当地人．所以选A．（10）B．考查名词辨析及句意理解．A．road 道路；B．mountain 山；C．cabin 小屋；D．car车．根据句意那两个朋友穿过冒着烟雾的山．所以选B．（11）C．考查动词辨析及句意理解．A．depressed 沮丧的；B．injured受伤的；C．panicked 惊慌失措的；D．burned烧伤的．根据句意带领惊慌的人们去到安全的地方．所以选C．（12）D．考查动词辨析及句意理解．A．come来；B．sit坐下；C．go去；D．jump 跳跃．根据句意Layton跳进卡车的司机座位上开着车下山．所以选D．（13）C．考查形容词辨析及句意理解．A．unbearable无法忍受的；B．unbelievable 难以置信的；C．invisible 看不见的；D．inconvenient不方便的．根据句意在几乎看不见的路上开车送一家人下山．所以选C．（14）D．考查副词辨析及句意理解．A．absolutely完全地；B．truly真实地；C．immediately马上；D．exactly确切地．根据句意"我对那座山非常了解，"莱顿说，"我可以开车去了解准确地说，我只是时间旅行．．所以选D．（15）C．考查形容词辨析及句意理解．A．tired疲倦的；B．terrified 害怕的；C．trapped 被困的；D．upset不安的．根据句意他们返回寻找被困人员．所以选C．（16）C．考查动词辨析及句意理解．A．avoid避免；B．drive 驾驶；C．flee 逃跑；D．run跑．根据句意他们帮助一位老妇人赤脚逃离，发现一名男子在燃烧的小屋中几乎失去知觉，14人在镇上死亡．．所以选C．（17）B．考查形容词辨析及句意理解．A．dead死的；B．unconscious 失去知觉的；C．dizzy 眩晕的；D．desperate绝望的．根据句意他们帮助一位老妇人赤脚逃离，发现一名男子在燃烧的小屋中几乎失去知觉，14人在镇上死亡．．所以选B．（18）A．考查动词辨析及句意理解．A．claim 索取；B．kill 杀掉；C．threaten恐吓；D．risk冒险．根据句意但大火并没有夺去希尔兹山上的一条命．所以选A．（19）D．考查动词辨析及句意理解．A．abolished 抛光，打磨；B．established 已确立的；C．hurt 伤害；D．destroyed破坏．根据句意尽管他的家和生意都被毁了．所以选D．（20）B．考查名词辨析及句意理解．A．equipment 设备；B．property 财产；C．material 材料；D．income收入．根据句意当我看到有人被困在山上时，我并不担心财产损失．我知道我会帮助他们的．"．所以选B．本文写了我们所住小屋的山上起火了，在大火中去救小屋里的人或者附近租其他小屋的人的故事．做完型填空首先要通读全文，了解大意．一篇完形填空的文章有许多空格，所以，必须先通读一至两遍，才能大概了解文章的内容．千万不要看一句，做一句．其次要逐句分析，前后一致．选择答案时，要考虑整个句子的内容，包括搭配、时态、语法等．答案全部填完后，再通读一遍文章，检查是否通顺流畅了，用词得当，意思正确．41.【答案】【小题1】to reach【小题2】an【小题3】Adapted【小题4】optimistic【小题5】absence【小题6】easily【小题7】to【小题8】when【小题9】have been【小题10】making【解析】1．to reach．考查不定式．此处用不定式作状语表示目的．2．an．考查冠词．come to an end是固定搭配，意为"落下帷幕，结束"．3．Adapted．考查非谓语动词．通过分析可知这里要用非谓语动词作状语，这时adapt 与the drama之间是被动关系，因此要用过去分词形式．4．optimistic．此处用形容词作定语修饰couple．5．absence．考查名词．句意：一对在儿子离开六年后，官员们努力与他重新建立联系，根据前面的 a six-year可知这里要用名词．6．easily．考查副词．此处用副词修饰can set off．7．to．考查介词．be related to是固定搭配，意为"与…有关"，此处作定语修饰floods of memories．8．when．考查定语从句引导词．这里是一个定语从句，先行词是the year，且从句缺少状语，因此要用when来引导．9．have been．考查时态．句意：这样的评论自发布以来就屡见不鲜，根据后面的since it was released可知这里要用现在完成时．10．making．考查非谓语动词．通过分析可知这里要用非谓语动词作状语表示一种自然而然的结果．本文通过一部一部以高考为主题的热播电视剧《小团圆》说明，在中国，高考就是高考，全国高考的学生必须小心翼翼地跨过这一关，才能进入人生的下一个阶段．。

2019-2020学年鄂南高级中学高三英语下学期期中考试试卷及答案第一部分阅读（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A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AThe Internet can provide a wealth of educational resources for small children, if you know where to look.Enchanted LearningEnchanted learning is a great website for children, and I know several teachers who rely on it for materials for their classrooms. Most of the information is free, but for $ 20.00 per year, you can purchase a membership that allows you to have access to the site without the advertising. The pages here are great. There are color1 ed pages and worksheets for toddlers (学步儿童) and school-age children.StarfallStarfall is another good educational website for small children. Teachers often use this website in classrooms. It emphasizes reading skills for early learners. The website is aimed at first-grade-level learners, but it has tools that can help all children from pre-K to second grade. The website has reading activities, worksheets to download, and a store where you can purchase educational materials for your children.Sesame Street WorkshopKids loveSesame Street, and it is always educational. This is one of the funniest websites online for children because it is very well animated and has great sound effects. The website has games and stories for small kids, and they can create letters at the post office and mail them to their favorite characters.1. Why does Enchanted Learning offer purchasing memberships?A. Charging for the information.B. Charging for downloading materials.C. Giving access to the site without the ads.D. Providing unlimited search for more pages.2. Where can you buy educational materials for your children?A. Enchanted LearningB. StarfallC. Sesame Street WorkshopD. Colored pages3. What is the purpose of this text?A. To introduce.B. To discuss.C. To persuade.D. To educate.Brown cows may not actually make chocolate milk, but pink silkworms（蚕）do produce pink silk, a team of scientists has discovered. To see if they could produce pre-dyed silk-silk that comes color1 ed, straight from the source-the team fed ordinary silkworms mulberry（桑树）leaves that had been sprayed（喷洒）with fabric（织物）dyes（染色剂）. Out of seven tested dyes, only one worked, producing a thread that reminded me of pink-dyed hair.And yes, the worms themselves take on some color1 before they produce silk. Their color1 ful diets did not affect their growth, the team, which included engineers and biologists from the CSIR-National Chemical Laboratory in India, reports in the journalACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering. (The researchers didn't look too deeply into how the dyes affected the silkworms' health. After all, silkworms die when people harvest their silk.)The team made dyeing silk this way because color1 ing fabric normally uses large amounts of fresh water. The water gets polluted with dangerous chemicals in the process, requiring costly treatment before factories can send it back into waterways. Dyeing silk directly by feeding silkworms would avoid those water-washing steps. Scientists are just starting to study this idea. However, it remains to be seen if it's commercially successful. In this experiment, the Indian team tested seven dyes, which are cheap and popular in the industry.The scientists found different dyes moved through silkworms' bodies differently. Some never made it into the worms' silk at all. Others color1 ed the worms and their silk but the color1 disappears before the silk is turned into fabric. Only one dye, named "direct acid fast red", showed up in the final, washed silk threads. By the time it made it there, it was a pleasant, light pink.4. The text is most probably a(n) ________.A. science reportB. tourist guideC. animal experimentD. fashion advertisement5. Silkworms can produce pink silk because ________.A. they are born pinkB. they are dyed pinkC. they grow in pink waterD. they are fed dyed food6. Where is the experiment carried out?A. In America.B. In India.C. In Israel.D. In China.7. How many dyes have been proved successful in the experiment?A. One.B. Three.C. Five.D. Seven.What will future schools look like in 100 years? Imagine future schools in which students are totally engaged in a class. They are concentrating on working together to solve real-world problems. They are self-driven and are coming up withamazing ideas on the spot. They are concerned with each other’s well-being as part of a team. Their concerns reach far beyond the classroom to others all over the globe.The school of the future will be an amazing melting pot of different peoples coming together to solve real-world problems.Will they even be called “schools” in the future?The teacher-student relationship is changing. Teachers are acting more as helpers rather than keepers of all knowledge. Students are driving their own education to the path that they feel best fits them. In the future, employers may not be as concerned with a diploma. They’ll look more at cases and examples of how students contribute to solving real-world problems. They’ll want to know how well they work in a team.What will problem-solving look like in the future?Information from the Internet is accessible everywhere and at unimaginable speeds. Kids are connected to news around the world in real time. Imagine someone could put out a request to the global community to help solve an issue in their own community! Classes can adopt an issue and work with other classes around the world in real time to create solutions.What will information look like in the future?It’s already everywhere. Users can get flooded by the constant flow of information. The need to understand what is true and what is not is important. The flipped classroom (翻转课堂) has already completely changed lecture-based lessons. It presents interesting content to students before they even come to class. They can access the Internet as many times as they want to review the lessons.8. What is the key message of the first paragraph?A. The things students will do in the future school.B. The situation where students will be in the future.C. The attention students will pay to in the classroom.D. The methods students will use to study in the classroom.9. What will be thought highly of when students solve real-world problems?A. Respect.B. Patience.C. Teamwork.D. Concern.10. What can we infer from the fourth paragraph?A. Teachers encourage students to develop leadership.B Students are really relaxed with their heavy study.C. The employers value students’ diplomas most.D. Students have the right to choose the most suitable lessons.11. What’s the purpose of the flipped classroom?A. To help students to improve the problem-solving ability.B. To provide the lessons for students to study before or after class.C. To help students to keep in contact with the outside world.D. To help students to understand the most difficult content.DA team of researchersfrom theUniversityofColorado Boulderhave created a revolutionary type of robotic muscles. They are strong and flexible at the same time, can feel the movements they perform and, whenever they suffer damage, they can self-heal. However, what is best about them is probably the fact that they are extremely cheap to manufacture.The robotic muscles have been called actuators, and have drawn inspiration from real-life muscles. By creating robots equipped with this kind of actuators, researchers would allowthem to perform movements just like human muscles.To make the robotic muscles work, they filled some flexible material with electrodes(电极)and with liquid and oil. Then, they applied some electricity, and the liquid and oil started moving around the electrodes and powered them. This way, the robotic muscles started contracting and relaxing just like real muscles, but a lot quicker.Researchers also took inspiration from the variety of human muscles, and created more types of actuators, each of them performing a different movement. They called these robotic muscles HASEL ( Hydraulically-Amplified Self-healing Electrostatic). However, they are superior to biological muscles as they are stronger, faster, and more flexible.Even the researchers were amazed they could develop such technology. Eric Acome, the author of one of the studies, explained what is unique about the robotic muscles.“The ability to create electrically powered soft actuators that lift a gallon of water at several times per second is something we haven't seen before.”These muscles are special because they are also self-healing. This property is given by the liquid placed insideof them, which also gives them a lot more advantages than those mechanisms (机械)using solids. In the end, the material which keeps the liquid, the oil and the electrodes is extremely cheap. It is a type of polymer (聚合物)similar to the one used for potato chips bags, and can be manufactures for only 10 cents.12. What can we learn about actuators?A. They can heal on their own.B. They are biological muscles.C. They can not move like human muscles.D. They are slower to react than real muscles.13. What do actuators use to directly power electrodes?A. Solids.B. Liquid and oil.C. A type of polymer.D. Potato chips bags.14. What is the last paragraph mainly about?A. The origin of actuators.B. The opinions on actuators.C. The advantages of actuators.D. The significance of actuators.15. In which part of a newspaper will the textmost probably appear?A. Health.B. Culture.C. Education.D. Technology.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

20．What will the speaker do next?A．Talk about the Andes Mountains.B．Read out stories on air.C．Interview past winners.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A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

AThese are some of Nicest Small Towns in America everyone should visit before they’re50. Jacksonville,OregonOne of the original major cities of the Gold Rush,Jacksonville was founded in the early1850s by pioneers hoping to become rich.The entire town,was designated as a U.S.National Landmark in the1960s, so it’s definitely worth visiting,especially if you’re a history buff.Jacksonville is home to over100 National Historical buildings sprinkled throughout the community in the heart of Oregon’s wine country and surrounded by gorgeous greenery,so there really is something for everyone.Traverse City,MichiganLocated on the shores of Lake Michigan,Traverse City is the best outdoor and water activities destination.In the warmer months,you’ll find everyone hiking and biking the numerous trails and participating in the most popular recreational water sports—kayaking,fishing,windsurfing,and paddleboarding.There’s also golfing and bird watching for those who are looking for a more leisurely vacation.July is an especially busy month in Traverse City,as it’s when hundreds of thousands of visitors come in for the National Cherry Festival.And the many farm-to-table dining options,breweries,wineries, and distilleries make it a destination worth visiting even in the winter.Sedona,ArizonaBesides its famous gorgeous red rock geography—which is truly a jaw-dropping natural wonder, Sedona is known forits eclectic art scene,near-perfect weather,and of course,fantastic food and wine．Sedona truly has it all,whether you’re looking for a girl’s spa weekend,an outdoor family excursion-based trip,or a romantic getaway.There’s really no bad time to visit because events like art festivals,concerts,and cusine tastings happen year-round thanks to the warm weather.Beaufort,South CarolinaIf you’ve ever watched the legendary movie Forrest Gump,you’ve already seen parts of one of the best small towns in America:Beaufort,South Carolina.As the second-oldest city in South Carolina, Beaufort is known for its antebellum mansions and historic downtown district.Since Beaufort is located right on Port Royal Island,there are a ton of popular water sports like fishing and boating,in addition to wonderful,fresh seafood.The city is also known as one of America’s best art towns thanks to its dozens of museums,film festivals,and art galleries.Bay Street is Beaufort’s main road that borders the harbor where you’ll find plenty of good restaurants and local shops.BAn Uber self-driving car hit and killed a woman crossing the street in Arizona,U.S.,police said on Monday,marking the first death caused by an autonomous vehicle and a potential blow to the technology expected to transform transportation.The ride services company said it was delaying North American tests of its self-driving vehicles,which are currently going on in Arizona,Pittsburgh and Toronto.So-called robot cars,when fully developed by companies including Uber,are expected to thoroughly cut down on motor vehicle deaths and create billion-dollar businesses.But Monday’s accident highlighted （凸显）the possible challenges ahead for the promising technology as the cars face real-world situations involving real people.“This catastrophic accident highlights why we need to be exceptionally cautious when testing and applying autonomous vehicle technologies to public roads,”said Edward Markey,a member of the transportation committee,in a statement.“Elaine Herzberg,49,was walking her bicycle outside the crosswalk on a four-lane road in the Phoenix suburb of Tempe at about10p.m.MST Sunday when she was struck by the Uber vehicle traveling at about65kilometers per hour,”police said.The car was in autonomous mode with an operator behind the wheel.U.S.federal safety officials were sending teams to investigate the crash.Canada’s transportation ministry in Ontario,where Uber conducts are being tested, also said it was reviewing the accident.“Uber and Waymo on Friday urged Congress to pass a law to speed the introduction of self-driving cars into the united states.However，some congressional（国会的）representatives have blocked thelegislation over safety concerns,and Monday’s death could hamper passage of the bill,”congressional assistants said Monday.24．According to the passage，which is the effect of the accident of the woman’s being killed?A．People will be cautious while crossing a road.B．The woman’s family will obtain a billion dollars.C．The process of transforming transportation will be affected.D．Self-driving vehicles will cut down on motor vehicles deaths.25．The underlined word“hamper”in Paragraph6most probably mean.A．make B．prevent C．start D．accelerate26．We can infer from the pasage that.A．Less than three places are doing tests of its self-driving vehicles now.B．The officials of the transportation ministry in Ontario were lookig into the crash.C．Elaine Herzberg was biking when she was hit by a self-driving car.D．We can’t be too careful when introducing autonomous vehicle technologies to public roads. 27．What is the author’s purpose in writing the text?A．To arouse the public concerns over a self-driving safety.B．To remind car producers to be more careful when testing vehicles technology.C．To advise the Congress to pass a law to speed self-driving cars test in the US.D．To urge the US federal safety regulators to take measures to look into the accident.CLaws that would have ensured pupils from five to16received a full financial education got lost in the ‘wash up’.An application is calling on the next government to bring it back.At school the children are taught to add up and subtract（减法）but,extraordinarily,are not routinely shown how to open a bank account—let alone how to manage their finances in an increasingly complex and demanding world.Today the parenting website Mumsnet and the consumer campaigner Martin Lewis have joined forces to launch an online application to make financial education a compulsory element of the school curriculum in England.Children from five to16should be taught about everything from pocket money to pensions, they say.And that was exactly the plan preserved in the Children,Schools and Families bill that was shelved by the government in the so-called“wash-up”earlier this month—the rush to legislation before parliament was dismissed.Consumer and parent groups believe financial education has always been one of the most frustrating omissions of the curriculum.As the Personal Finance Education Group（PFEG）points out,the good habits of young children do not last long.Over75%of seven-to11-year-olds are savers but by the time they get to17,over half of them are in debt to family and friends.By this age,26%see a credit card or overdraft（透支）as a way of extending their spending power.PFEG predicts that these young people will“find it much harder to avoid the serious unexpected dangers that have befallen many of their parents'generation unless they receive good quality financial education while at school.”The UK has been in the worst financial recession（衰退）for generations.It does seem odd that—unless parents step in—oung people are left in the dark until they are cruelly introduced to the world of debt when they turn up at university.In a recent poll of over8,000people,97%supported financial education in schools,while3%said it was a job for parents.28．It can be inferred from the first two paragraphs that.A．students have been taught to manage their financesB．pupils should not be taught to add up and subtractC．the author complains about the school educationD．laws on financial education have been effectively carried out29．The website and the consumer campaigner joined to.A．instruct the pupils to donate their pocket moneyB．promote the connection of schools and familiesC．ask the government to dismiss the parliamentD．appeal for the curriculum of financial education30．According to PFEG,.A．It’s not easy for them to get into financial trouble if the teenagers are taught to manage money.B．only half of the17–year-old teenagers spend their money as planned.C．parents are willing to pay the debt for their kids.D．it is not easy for people to keep good habits long.31．A poll is mentioned to.A．show the seriousness of the financial recessionB．stress the necessity of the curriculum reformC．make the readers aware of burden of the parentsD．illustrate some people are strongly against the proposalDAt18,Ashanthi DeSilva of suburban Cleveland is a living symbol of one of the great intellectual achievements of the20th century.Born with an extremely rare and usually fatal disorder that left her without a functioning immune system,she was treated beginning in1990with a revolutionary new therapy that sought to correct the defect at its very source,in the genes of her white blood cells.It worked.Although her last gene-therapy treatment was in1992,she is completely healthy with normal immune function, according to one of the doctors who treated her,W.French Anderson of the University of Southern California.Researchers have long dreamed of treating diseases from hemophilia to cancer by replacing mutant（变异的）genes with normal ones.And the dreaming may continue for decades more.“There will be a gene-based treatment for essentially every disease,”Anderson says,“within50years.”It's not entirely clear why medicine has been so slow to build on Anderson's early success.The National Institutes of Health budget office estimates it will spend$432million on gene-therapy research in 2005,and there is no shortage of promising leads.The therapeutic（有益健康的，有治疗性的）genes are usually delivered through viruses that don't cause human disease.At the University of Pennsylvania's Abramson Cancer Center,immunologist Carl June recently treated HIV patients with a gene intended to help their cells resist the infection.At Cornell University,researchers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。

2019届湖北省鄂东南联盟高三上学期期中考试英语试题（解析版考试时间：150分钟试卷满分： 150分第一部分听力(共两节，满分30分)做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。

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第一部分：听力(共两节，满分30分)第一节(共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)请听下面5段对话。

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1. What did the man do last night?A. He saw a match.B. He left for Saipan.C. He prepared for a trip.2. How tall is the tree?A. Six meters.B. Eight meters.C. Ten meters.3. What are the class probably going to do afterward?A. Design a card.B. Color the leaves.C. Collect fallen leaves.4. what kind of ice cream does the Woman buy?A. A chocolate one.B. A banana one.C. A coffee one.5. where is the man's textbook?A. By the TV.B. On the cupboard.C. Under the bed.第二节(共15小题：每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)请听下面5段对话或独白。

鄂东南省级示范高中教育教学改革联盟学校2019届第一次模拟考试高三英语参考答案及听力录音稿1—5CABBC6—10AACBB11—15BAACC16—20BACBC21—23DAB24—27BCCD28—31CDAD32—35CBBA36—40BCFAE41—45DADCB46—50DCDBC51—55CABAB56—60BDACA61.it62.uncomfortable63.what64.to stay65.were asked66.more active67.falling68.findings69.differently70.as短文改错In recent years great changes have been taken place in my hometown.Ten years before,the small and low houses that lie on the north of the lake produced much waste.As the result,the lake was seriously polluted.To the west was a sandy field,what was the source of dust.Even worst,a brickyard on the southwest of the lake used a great deal good soil.Now the poor houses have been replaced by green trees but the brickyard by tall buildings. The sandy field the villagers used to dug and turn over is covered with fruit trees.Tourists from nearby towns often spend the weekend boat and fishing on the lake.书面表达Dear Joseph,How is everything going?I’m more than delighted to write you this letter,in which I’d like to sincerely invite you to come to my hometown for a visit during the approaching summer holiday,when my college entrance examinations will be over.It would be a great pleasure for me to keep you company.During your visit here,you can stay at my home.Additionally,I’ll show you around some places of interest.Of course,there is something nice you can’t miss,that is,tasting some famous local snacks and experiencing the local history and culture as well as our customs.I’m fully convinced that you’ll surely like my hometown.I’d be honoured if you could accept my invitation.Looking forward to your early reply.Yours,Li Hua【完形填空文章导读】我们在做错事情以后应真诚地向别人道歉，这不仅能给别人带来好处，更重要的是能摆脱我们的负罪感。