茂名市2019届高三级第一次综合测试（英语）

1、茂名市2019届高三第一次综合测试英 语本试卷共8页，三大题，满分120分。考试用时120分钟。注意事项：1. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号、考场号和座位号填写在答题卡上。因测试不考听力，从第二部分的“阅读理解”开始，试题序号从“21”开始。2. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。3. 考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。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

2、选项中，选出最佳选项。AFour Free Mobile Apps to Help You Learn English FasterHave you realized that you can put your smartphone to really good use for learning English? Here are 4 free mobile apps that will help you do just that.Hello EnglishIt covers all the aspects of language learning, including vocabulary,

3、 translation, grammar, spellings, spoken and reading skills. It uses interactive games to teach different English lessons and offers new audiobooks, latest news, and books. However, you should already understand basic English structures and alphabets, for the app cant help you learn English from scr

4、atch(从零开始).DuolingoIf you want to learn English from scratch, then this is the app you are looking for. Duolingo uses interactive games to help you learn English. For beginners, the app focuses on helping you learn verbs, phrases and sentences.LingbeIf you are ready to practice your spoken skills in

5、 the real-world, youll need Lingbe. Its a community-based app where people help each other and share their native languages. It connects you with real people on call who are native English speakers.HelloTalkHelloTalk is similar to Lingbe as it connects you with native speakers to help improve your l

6、anguage skills. However, it adds a few extra functions that might interest you. You can view the information about users to find a match that interests you. Additionally, you can also send text and audio messages, and even do video calls with other people.If you are a beginner, start from Duolingo a

7、nd then use Hello English to take full command over the language. For fluent spoken English learners, you can try out Lingbe or HelloTalk.21. What should you already understand to use Hello English?A. Good reading and writing skills.B. Basic listening and speaking tips.C. Different English lessons a

8、nd books.D. English letters and basic structures.22. Which app is the best choice for an English beginner at first?A. Hello English.B. Duolingo.C. Lingbe.D. HelloTalk.23. What can you do on Lingbe?A. Read the latest news.B. Enjoy the interactive games.C. Practice your spoken English.D. Talk with nat

9、ive speakers in the flesh.BIts apparently become a trend in schools around the world to ban students from using the term, “best friends,” according to psychologist Dr. Barbara Greenberg. The movement, which is believed to have started in Prince George's school in South London, isn't intended

10、 to discourage close friendships, but rather encourage a wider friend group, Greenberg says.“Lets face it. You cant ban somebody from having a close relationship, and you cant really ban somebody from having a best friend but what the schools are trying to do is foster the idea of kids having more t

11、han a single friend,” Greenberg said.The idea is to increase the number of interactions a student may have with different members of his or her peer group. “I see kids come in all week long who are feeling awful because they are either nobodys best friend or their best friend has moved on,” Greenber

12、g says.Jay Jacobs, who operates Timber Lake Camp in New York, stresses the downside of not fostering multiple relationships at a young age, for exactly that reason. “I think that there are problems in just having one friend,” Jacobs says. “Remember as you grow up, interests change, and children go i

13、n different directions.” Jacobs adds that teachers at Timber Lake, which changes positions between Glen Cove in winter and Shandake in summer, have made it a point to promote a more inclusive environment for years.Jacobs reminds people that, “As you grow up, interests change, and children go in diff

14、erent directions,” so having only one friend can be risky. He holds the belief that children will be better set up for success later in life if they get used to having a wider friend group at a young age. “Its about promoting kindness, looking to children to be kind to one another and to be aware of

15、 what it looks like when youre not,” Jacobs says.24. Why do schools ban the term “best friends”?A. To make students concentrate on their studies.B. To encourage students to make more friends.C. To prevent students from falling in love at a young age.D. To discourage students from having a close rela

16、tionship.25. Why are some kids feeling awful according to Greenberg?A. Their best friends have moved house.B. They are banned from making best friends.C. They are under great pressure from study.D. Their best friends have started new friendships.26. What does the underlined word “downside” in Paragr

17、aph 4 probably mean?A. Mistake. B. Difficulty. C. Drawback. D. Burden.27. What would be Jay Jacobs attitude to Greenbergs idea?A. Supportive. B. Doubtful. C. Opposed. D. Unconcerned.CScientists are trying to save Puerto Ricos endangered Amazon parrots after Hurricane Maria destroyed the birds habita

18、ts and food sources(来源).El Yunque is a large national forest on the eastern part of Puerto Rico. Just two of the 56 wild parrots that once lived there survived Maria, the Category-4 storm that struck Puerto Rico in September 2017. Scientists report other forests have seen great drops in parrot popul

19、ations as well.In the 1800s, there were more than a million of the bright green parrots living in the wild in Puerto Rico. By the 1970s, the number was down to just 13 birds after years of forest clearing.A special program was started in 1972 to help increase the parrot population, which led to the

20、creation of three breeding(繁殖) centers. Just weeks before Hurricane Maria hit, scientists counted 56 wild parrots at El Yunque. That was the highest number in the program's history. Scientists say that even though several parrots have been born in captivity(笼养) and in the wild since Maria, the s

21、pecies is still in danger.The Puerto Rican Amazon is the islands only remaining native parrot. More than 460 of the birds are kept inside the breeding centers at El Yunque and the Rio Abajo forest. Scientists have not released(释放) any of the birds since Hurricane Maria. A third breeding center, in a

22、 forest in the western area of Maricao, has not been in operation since the storm.Scientists are considering whether to catch some of the remaining wild parrots and put them in the same cage as the birds that are set to be released. This way, the captive birds can learn from the wild birds how to su

23、rvive in the forests. Another consideration is to release some captive parrots in Maricao, which was not as heavily damaged by Maria.28. Why has the parrot population greatly decreased in the past 200 years?A. Because of Hurricane Maria.B. Because of too much hunting.C. Because of the loss of forest

24、s.D. Because of lack of breeding centers.29. Which of the following is true about Hurricane Maria?A. It killed 56 wild parrots at El Yunque.B. It greatly affected parrots in captivity.C. It reduced the number of wild parrots.D. It led to the creation of three breeding centers.30. What can we infer a

25、bout Amazon parrots in captivity?A. They have the highest number in the history.B. They have been released since Hurricane Maria.C. They are used to living in the wild.D. They are larger in number than those in the wild.31. What is the best title for the text?A. Scientists Work to Save Puerto Rican

26、Parrots.B. Amazon Parrots are in Danger of Disappearing.C. A Special Program Helps Increase the Parrot Population.D. Hurricane Maria Reduced the Number of Amazon Parrots.DExperts like to say the best form of exercise is whatever kind youll actually do. But that may not always be the case; new resear

27、ch finds that people who combine exercise with their social lives may be at an advantage over solitary（独自） exercisers. Tennis, badminton and soccer are all better for longevity(长寿) than cycling, swimming, jogging or gym exercise, according to the research.The study was based on data from about 8,500

28、 adults who were part of the Copenhagen City Heart Study. They completed a health and lifestyle questionnaire, which included questions about type and frequency of physical activity, and were monitored by the researchers for around 25 years, a period during which about 4,500 of the subjects died.Ten

29、nis came out on top in the research. Compared with people sitting all day, those who reported playing tennis as their main form of exercise could expect to add 9.7 years to their life time, followed by badminton (6.2 years), soccer (4.7 years), cycling (3.7 years), swimming (3.4 years), jogging (3.2

30、 years) and health-club activities (1.5 years).Tennis likely took the top spot because “its very interactive,” says study co-author Dr. James OKeefe, a physician at Saint Lukes Mid America Heart Institute. “At every point youre talking. Its just a very natural way to emotionally bond with people, be

31、sides getting your exercise.” But he adds that the study may not have been able to fully account for the fact that wealthier, better-educated peoplewho tend to be healthier to begin withmay be more likely to play tennis.Activities like running and weight lifting still extend your life and offer plen

32、ty of other health benefits. But for the best possible benefits, OKeefe says gym-goers may want to consider combining those workouts with activities that foster social connection.OKeefe, whose exercise typically includes running and weight lifting, says hes even changed his own behavior because of t

33、he study: he and his family have taken up badminton.“You cant play badminton without feeling like a kid again,” he says. “Its just pure fun.”32. Which of the following is best for living a long life?A. Cycling. B. Badminton. C. Swimming. D. Gym exercise.33. How many people were still living at the e

34、nd of the research?A. About 8,500. B. About 4,500. C. About 4000. D. About 2500.34. What matters most to the result of the research?A. Family life. B. Social connections.C. Frequency of exercise. D. Wealth and education.35. What does OKeefe do after the finding?A. He puts the theory into practice.B.

35、 He plays badminton just for fun.C. He feels like playing badminton with kids.D. He takes more exercise than before.第二节（共5小题; 每小题2分，满分10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) isnt supported by most Westerners. _36_.TCM will be included in the new version of the

36、 International Classification of Diseases (ICD), which will be published by the World Health Organization in 2019, Nature magazine reported. _37_. Ryan Abbott at the Center for East-West Medicine at the University of California, Los Angeles, US, said this could benefit TCM._38_. For example, during

37、the 2016 Rio Olympic Games, US swimmer Michael Phelps was seen with circular bruises(瘀青) on his body. Such bruises are caused by cupping, a traditional Chinese medicinal practice that has been around for more than 2,000 years.In 2015, Chinese scientist Tu Youyou was awarded the Nobel Prize in Medici

38、ne for her discovery of artemisinin(青蒿素), a drug that can cure malaria(疟疾). She said she was inspired by traditional Chinese medicine._39_. Twenty-six TCM centers were set up overseas over three years, according to a 2017 report published by Xinhua News Agency.TCM still faces many challenges, such a

39、s a lack of clinical evidence as to precisely how it works. _40_. Some say that TCM methodology should be combined with modern scientific methods to make it more acceptable to people outside of China.A.However, this is starting to change.B.TCM has cured millions of people in the world.C.China has ma

40、de some efforts to promote TCM overseas.D.TCMs effectiveness has been difficult to study or provide evidence for.E.Tried and tested over thousands of years, the effectiveness of TCM is clear.F.TCM has seen some growth in other countries, with a number of famous people being known to use it.G.This is

41、 the first time for TCM to be included in the ICD, which serves as the international standard for diseases and health conditions.第三部分 语言知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第一节(共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分)阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。A letter to Mum and her mince (肉末) piesWhen I was a little girl, you and I loved

42、decorating the living room and Christmas tree. After _41_, we would bake cakes. “Make enough mince pies, because Santa likes them,” you would tell me.Christmas Eve came and you would put me on my _42_ made bed. Id fall asleep until Christmas _43_. Id wake up and thrill at the _44_ before me. At the

43、bottom of my bed would be loads of presents. Id scream in delight, _45_ tearing the paper open. Running downstairs, I would _46_ that Santa hadnt just stopped in the _47_ : there were also lots of _48_ around the Christmas tree.Many years later, the _49_ continued. The only thing that _50_ was the p

44、resents at the end of the bed I grew out of them.One afternoon while we were _51_ extra mince pies as usual, it _52_ hit me that the extra wasnt for _53_. I said, “Those extra mince pies were never for Santa, were they? They were for you!” You never said a word a smile was your only _54_ .Christmas

45、changed in 1986, when you suffered a _55_ brain disease. After _56_ throughout Christmas, you passed away on the 29 December .Only now am I starting to enjoy Christmas again, and while I dont do the _57_ any more, I do have mince pies in the house. I leave one out just for you, as if you were _58_ a

46、 part of my Christmas. And I make sure I put up the decorations _59_ you, and us. Thanks for the _60_ memories of Christmas, Mum.41. A. cooking B. decorating C. living D. resting42. A. neatly B. specially C. quickly D. temporarily43. A. Eve B. morning C. dinner D. vacation44. A. pies B. mess C. deco

47、rations D. sight45. A. violently B. deliberately C. excitedly D. casually46. A. discover B. witness C. describe D. imagine47. A. apartment B. lounge C. bedroom D. kitchen48. A. decorations B. cakes C. leaves D. presents49. A. tradition B. holiday C. celebration D. situation50. A. helped B. stopped C

48、. remained D. counted51. A. making B. tasting C. purchasing D. delivering52. A. heavily B. certainly C. suddenly D. frequently53. A. Mum B. Santa C. Christmas D. guests54. A. explanation B. opinion C. expression D. reply55. A. mild B. curable C. severe D. common56. A. suffering B. celebrating C. wor

49、king D. decorating57. A. laundry B. cleaning C. operation D. baking58. A. still B. also C. even D. just59. A. in praise of B. in memory of C. on behalf of D. on account of60. A. short B. recent C. regretful D. wonderful第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）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。Shawn Cheshire is a blind

50、 cyclist who competed in the 2016 Paralympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. She lost her ability _61_(see) after an accident nine years ago. She has tried to become as _62_(depend) as possible in the last few years.She said that, _63_ a long time, she was in a really dark place and hated being blind. S

51、he said that sports and physical exercise gave _64_(she) another opportunity at living.Earlier this month, Cheshire crossed 68 kilometers of steep and uneven ground in the Grand Canyon(大峡谷). She did so in 24 hours and 15 minutes, _65_ is believed to be a record for a blind hiker (徒步旅行者). The _66_(ea

52、rly) record of 28 hours _67_(set) in 2014.Three friends helped her during the Grand Canyon hike. They walked several steps apart. They guided and warned her of _68_ (barrier). She listened for and followed the sound of a bell _69_ (wear) by the lead hiker. She used hiking poles for balance.Cheshire

53、and her friends finished the hike on October 8, 2018. She said as the group neared _70_ end of the trip, “I had a huge ball of emotion welled up in my chest I cannot believe we just did that.”第四部分 写作（共两节，满分35分）第一节 短文改错（共10小题; 每小题1分，满分10分）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

54、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：在错的词下划一横线，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l1处起）不计分。Im writing to complain about the quality of the computer which I purchase from your store on January 1, 2019. It unexpected went wrong a few days late. The monitor turned out to be a black screen. I read through accompanying instructions, and tried my best restart the computer several time, but it still failed to work. However, Im sure there is something wrong for the com