安徽省安庆市桐城市2020届高三考试英语试卷

1、英语试卷一、阅读理解（本大题共15小题，共30.0分）St Andrews & the Fishing Villages of FifeAn ancient university , breathtaking medieval ruins , and old-fashioned coastal villages : explore all this and more on our adventure through Fife.? Places you'll exploreForth Bridge - An incredible engineering achievement,

2、and a UNESCO WorldHeritage sight .Anstruther - Be charmed by the cobbled lanes and quaint（古色古香的） buildingsof this traditional fishing village.St Andrews Cathedral - This ruined cathedral was once one of Scotland's most splendid buildings .St Andrews Old Town - Enjoy the 1, 000 years of history a

3、s you explore the oldstreets and ancient castle .The Old Course - Golf was so popular in Scotland, but it was banned in the 15thcentury . And nowhere was it more popular than in St Andrews, the Home ofGolf .Historic Village of Falkland - This quaint town in the Kingdom of Fife boasts a beautiful pal

4、ace and a peaceful setting .? Tour detailDeparts 09 ： 30 - Rabbie's Cafe Bar , Waterloo Place , Edinburgh , EH1 3EG Returns 18 : 00 approx? Prices? Adult price :£ 45 per person? Discount price: £ 40 per personSeniors over 60 and children between 5 and15 ; unfortunately , we don't a

5、llow children under 5 years old on the tour)? Important information? Pack your waterproof clothing and walking shoes? Falkland Palace is closed from November to Easter? Tour inclusions? Transport in a 16 seat Mercedes mini-coach? Air conditioning as standard? The stories and services of a Rabbie'

6、;s driver-guide? Tour exclusions? Entry fees to visitor attractions? Customer reviewsA great dayHoward Carroll , posted on 18/05/2017A great day out . Fully recommend the tour . Gillian and Eric were not only friendly but very knowledgeable .Excellent tour guideM W Grzelak , posted on 15/02/2017andF

7、irst time but not my last . Grant was an excellent and intelligent guide who cherishes his Scottish heritage . The tour offered the best venues（场地）just enough time to experience them .1. What do we know about the places included in the tour? A. Anstruther has a modern look .B. St. Andrews Cathedral

8、is in good conditionC. There is an ancient castle in Falkland VillageD. Golf was once a very popular sport in St Andrews .2. A 48-year-old father with his 16-year-old daughter and 5-year-old son should pay at leastA. £ 120 B. £ 125 C. £ 130 D. £ 1353. Which of the following state

9、ments is TRUE about the tour? A. Tour guide services areB. Falkland Palace is open inprovided .December .D. Entry fees to all attractions areC. The tour lasts for two days . included .4. The tour is made more appealing byA. offering different travelB. presenting the good commentsoptionsfrom customer

10、scustomersC. showing comparisons with D. giving special offers to all other toursAlbert Einstein was an extraordinary physicist, but no artist . Pablo Picassocould paint anything , but he had no talent for science . Lionel Messi is great at soccer , but nobody talks about his singing ability.This sp

11、ecialization of talent may seem normal, but it may be a modernphenomenon . In English , we have a term for people with broad knowledge and skills : "Renaissance man (or woman ) ". It refers to the European Renaissance , a time when it became common to study a wide range of subjects . This

12、led to complex works of art , invention and philosophy that transformed European culture .The classic Renaissance man was undoubtedly Leonardo da Vinci, who died 500years ago . Even today , he is regarded as one of the great creative minds of the Italian Renaissance . "He was hugely influential

13、 as an artist and sculptor but also greatly talented as an engineer , scientist and inventor , " says the BBC At 14 , Da Vinci became an apprentice(学徒)of the popular sculptor andgoldsmith Andrea del Verrocchio . Young Leonardo learned how to draw and paint in his workshop , but he was also intr

14、oduced to chemistry , metallurgy and carpentry . He acquired so many skills that it became natural for him to try new things . The man who would design a flying machine and a military tank set his life course during these early years .It is interesting to note that his skills as a draftsman（画 JM）wer

15、e important inboth his artistic and his scientific activities . For instance , he made marvelously detailed drawings of moving water , but not really for artistic reasons . As The Conversation notes , Da Vinci wanted to learn about moving water so he could benefit people . For this purpose , he even

16、tually drew up plans for canals . Da Vinci was also fascinated by anatomy （解剖学）.He dissected （切开） bodies and drew detailed pictures of what he saw. These drawings anticipated thefuture of scientific medicine .Apart from his scientific drawings , Da Vinci had a genius for painting lifelike images of

17、people . Even today , this ability stands out in works like the Mona Lisa （ 1503 ） . With her famous smile , we recognize her as a flesh-and-blood human like ourselves .The best epitaph（碑文）for Da Vinci may be his own words : "Learning neverexhausts the mind . " His numerous projects over 6

18、7 years make it clear that his mind was never exhausted . Five centuries after his death , his life and work inspire would-be Renaissance men and women everywhere.5. "Renaissance man" is mentioned mainly toA. show that people in the past were less talentedB. compare the great minds of the

19、RenaissanceC. introduce Da Vinci as a representativeD. show how Da Vinci created the world6. What do we know about Da Vinci ? A. He learned anatomy in his childhood .B. He designed a military tank in his later yearsC. He invented 67 things in his lifetime .D. His drawings were both artistic and scie

20、ntific .7. Which of the following best describes Da Vinci? A. Hardworking and humorous . B. Knowledgeable and creative .C. Imaginative and easygoing . D. Open-minded and generous .8. How would the author probably describe Da Vinci's painting style? A. Realistic . B. Mysterious . C. Abstract . D.

21、 Modern .One cold December morning in 2017, I boarded a bus with my four large bagsat Chandigarh , where I'd been working . I was headed home to RampurBushahr , Himachal Pradesh . A few hours into the journey a well-dressed young man got in at Shimla and took the seat next to mine. I was verycau

22、tious . I'd often come across men eager to chat up a girl traveling on her own . So I wasn't surprised when he spoke up ."Where are you going ? " he asked ."Rampur , " I replied and put on my earphones . He didn't bother me after that It started to rain and water was

23、dripping through the roof right on to my lap . Seeing that , the man emptied a plastic shopping bag full of clothes which he pushed into his travel bag . He then handed me the plastic bag accepted it with a sheepish "thanks" before spreading it on my lap.Minutes later , the bus broke down!

24、 The conductor announced we'd have to move to another bus that would reach us shortly, and that there'd be no morebuses after that , since there had been heavy snowfall near Shimla. Myco-passengers got off and stood on the road, ready to rush into the nextbus . The conductor reluctantly help

25、ed me offload my luggage.When the bus finally arrived , it had many passengers already . The crowdstruggled to get in and I was pushed aside . As I stood there feeling very upset , I saw a hand waving out to me from the entrance to the bus. It was the sameyoung man . He stood there blocking the door

26、way . I passed my bags to him and he placed them inside one by one , as if we were family travelingtogether . He then gently helped me in . I soon got pushed to the middle of the bus , where I stood for the next two hours . As we approached Rampur , I craned my neck to look for him - I knew he had b

27、een standing right in front. Hewas not there , and I badly wanted to talk to him . He must have got off at an earlier stop without letting me know . Why would he ? He'd done what he had to . I was the one who couldn't apologize for my attitude or thank him.9. At first , the author assumed th

28、e young man was trying toA. steal herB. seek herC. make small talk D. lend hisbelongingshelpwith herhand10. Why did the man empty one of his plastic shopping bags? A. To find a coat for the author to get changed into.B. To cover the window and prevent the rain from coming inC. To remove his clothes

29、from inside it and put them into his travel bag .D. To help the author to keep out of the rain11. How is the article mainly developed ? A. By cause andB. ByC. By timeD. Byeffect .comparison . order .examples .Every year , millions of people make the same New Year's resolution（决心）：to lose weight

30、. But there's a problem that requires as much resolution to change as weight : the societal prejudice surrounding weight and obesity.For decades , researchers have documented negative attitudes towardoverweight people - a form of prejudice known as "weight bias（偏见）."Peoplewith obesity

31、are commonly viewed as lazy , unintelligent , unattractive , and lacking willpower and self-control . Weight - based discrimination is found in educational , employment and health care settings , yet minimal legal protection exists for those who are targeted. In addition to experiencing weightbias f

32、rom others , people with obesity tend to accept weight-biased beliefs,leading to lower self-worthSome people argue that bitter messages about weight are necessary to motivate those with obesity to take responsibility for their health and lose weight . After all , critics say , it's their own fau

33、lt that they are "fat , " and , if they really wanted to , they could control their weight . In this view , promoting body acceptance would only weaken behavior change and encourage obesity.The problem with this argument is that it flies in the face of hundreds of scientific studies showin

34、g the negative health effects associated with experiencing and accepting weight-biased beliefs. The psychological effect ofbeing undervalued due to one's weight may not seem surprising: increased riskfor depression , anxiety , and even self-harming thoughts and attempts in youth .Also worth noti

35、ng are the effects of weight bias on weight gain and obesity-related health . Studies show that weight bias is stressful , and when people are under stress , they tend to eat more . Further , when people worryabout being judged due to their weight, they avoid fitness and health caresetting .In the c

36、oming year , whether or not weight loss is a goal , we can all make efforts to get rid of weight bias and be a little kinder to ourselves and othersB. They are lacking inself-control12. What do we know about obese peopleA. They are fond of makingresolutions .C. They care little about others opinions

37、 .13. Why do some people support bitter messages about weightA. They can encourage obese people to lose weight .C. They can promote body acceptance .D. They tend to undervalue themselves ._ B. They can improve self-worth in obese people .D. They can relieve depression14. What does the underlined par

38、t "flies in the face of" in Paragraph 4 mean?A. Confirms . B. Copies . C. Splits up . D. Goes against .15. What can be the best title for the text? A. A healthy diet : good for your mind and bodyB. New Year's resolution : lose weight bias instead of weightC. Control your weight by acce

39、pting the bitter messagesreadilyD. Eat your own way regardless of others' thoughts二、阅读七选五（本大题共5小题，共10.0分）What do babies , puppies and cartoon characters have in common? 16Cute animals and babies attract our attention and make us want to take care ofthem , which gives them an evolutionary advanta

40、ge, according to Austrianzoologist Konrad Lorenz .17 When we look at babies , we are attracted to certain facial features . Thesefeatures make us want to take care of them so they can grow up healthily and pass their genes on to the next generation.Looking at baby animals and cartoon characters also

41、 causes these feelings.Childlike characteristics make babies sweet and lead us to build close ties with them .18There are several features that can cause this feeling.19 If a baby animal orhuman wobbles（摇摇摆摆）a bit when walking , that can make them seemeven cuter .Of course , we don't raise baby

42、animals the same way we raise human babies and we don't raise cartoon characters at all. 20 Cute cartoon charactersbecome popular this way , and baby animals are more likely to be cared for properly .Think about some of the things that you find cute, and you're likely to see thatthey have so

43、me of the same characteristics as a human baby.A . The science behind cuteness is still unclear .B. The answer is that they all look cute .C. This even works when we see things that remind us of a babyD . A large round head , large eyes , and soft skin are just some of these features .E. However , b

44、abies get less cute as they get older .F. Human babies are a good example .G. But their cuteness does make us like them and want to take care of them16. A. AB.B17. A. AB.B18. A. AB.B19. A. AB.B20. A. AB.B三、完形填空（本大题共C. CD. DC. CD. DC. CD. DC. CD. DC. CD. D20小题，共30.0分）E. EF.FG.GE. EF.FG.GE. EF.FG.GE.

45、EF.FG.GE. E F. F G. GWhen I became a junior, I decided to take Latin at schoolI was so 21 about版权所有？正确教育 侵权必纠!taking that class , and I was fully expecting to be able to 22 every word I'd everBut Latin class was so 23come across once I learned LatinEach day , the teacher Mr . Keady would ask us

46、toopen our 24 and recite aloud the various Latin forms of words. This becamethe 25 every day . That was until my hand 26 one afternoon when we were asked yet again to open our books .When Mr . Keady asked what was wrong , I 27 why I thought that his class was dull , how I had expected more , and tha

47、t his method of teachingwas 28. When I finished speaking , I 29 Mr . Keady to angrily send me tothe head teacher .But instead , he sat at his desk quietly , looking defeated and tired . After several moments of 30, Mr . Keady spoke . He quietly and firmly said that he would 31 carefully about what I

48、'd said. And that was it .In the following weeks , Latin class didn't become the exciting learning environment I 32 it would , but Mr . Keady did try harder . He brought in some new worksheets and 33 to involve us students more in his classes.Maybe some people would 34 what I did, but even s

49、o many years later , I feelbad about it .If I saw him now , I'd tell him how I 35 what I'd done that day in class, and thatI was disrespectful . And at the same time , I'd also tell him that he taught mea wonderful 36 that day . Following my 37 words , he showed me thatbeing 38 doesn'

50、;t mean you have to give away your dignity.Indeed , Mr Keady's 39 proved that no matter how hurt you feel, no one-noone-can 40 your dignity .21. A. curiousB. worried C. excited D. careful22. A. connect B. describe C. notice D. understand23. A. complicatedB. boring C. difficult D. easy24. A. eyes

51、 B. mouths C. schoolbagsD. books25. A. routineB. business C. game D. project26. A. spread out B. reached out C. set up D. shot up27. A. admitted B. explained C. doubted D. wondered28. A. funny B. regular C. old-fashioned D. unfamiliar29. A. expected B. reminded C. allowed D. advised30. A. practiceB.

52、 silence C. debate D. criticism31. A. consult32. A. suggestedB. talk C. think D. learn33. A. tried B. happenedC. managed D. failed34. A. blameB. applaud C. recall D. ignore35. A. regrettedB. appreciated C. believed D. feared36. A. experience37. A. unkind38. A. stopped39. A. answer40. A. take overB.

53、theoryB. impatientB. woundedB. solutionB. take toC. lessonC. curiousC. celebratedC. decisionC. take awayD. principleD. proudD. judgedD. responseD. take up8. promised C. decided D. hoped四、语法填空（本大题共1小题，共15.0分）41 . It's only been one month since Dean LaBarba (1) (graduate ) from medicalschool-but h

54、e wasn't expecting to have started his life-saving career so soon.wife when a female passenger (3)Last month , LaBarba was (2) a 12-hour flight from Zurich to Los Angeles with his(sit) close to them said that she didn't feel down . LaBarba (5) (immediate ) rushed to the woman's side , on

55、ly to find thatwell . Before she could get up (4)(use ) the restroom , she fellshe didn't have a pulse(脉搏). With the help of another passenger , he had thewoman lie across a row of(6) (seat ) so he could begin pushing her chest . After six pushes . started to wake upLaBarba , his wife , and the

56、passenger (8) (move ) to first class , where the newly-graduated doctor monitored her health.The passenger expressed her extreme gratitude toward LaBarba (9) happenedto be the only doctor on board the 300-person flight that day. He saidthat (10) experience confirmed his "calling and desire to h

57、elp people".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(A),并在其下写出该加的词.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11处起）不计分.More than 3 years ago I travelled to Britain and stay there for 1

58、0 days, and it'sstill one of the most wonderful trip I have ever taken. The moment when Iarrived in London , I went to the Sherlock Holmes Museum . The museum is modeled in the fictional house in that Sherlock Holmes and John Watson lived . And it also contains reproductions of any famous crime scenes f