天津市(天津外大附校等)六校2019-2020学年高三上学期期末联考英语试题

1、绝密启用前天津市（天津外大附校等）六校2019-2020学年高三上学期期末联考英语考试范围：xxx;考试时间：100分钟；命题人：xxx题号一一二四五总分得分注意事项：1 .答题前填写好自己的姓名、班级、考号等信息2 .请将答案正确填写在答题卡上第I卷（选择题）请点击修改第I卷的文字说明评卷人得分、单项选择试卷第3页，总12页1. 一 No words are strong enough to express our heartfelt thanks for your assistance.A. Take it easy B. With pleasure C. It ' s my pl

2、easure D. Never mind2. 一 How disgusting the weather is! Itfor nearly a week.-I don ' t like rainy days her. However, the rainy season usually lasts about a month here.A . had rainedB . will be rainingC. has been raining D . was raining3. The team didnt deserve the game but Lady Luck was on their

3、 side.A . winningB . wonC. to winD . having won4. Summer is already approaching, but the gardens construction is completion.A . apart fromB . regardless of5. I told Danny it was a bad idea, but heA . stubbornB . dynamicC. on account of D . far from's so that he just never listens.C. desperateD .

4、 considerate6. - I ' m sorry. I to your birthday party ifA . had comeForget it. I know you were in Shanghai on business then.B . would have come C. needn ' t have comD . came7. upon his years of experience in the business, ZhangYong, Alibaba' s newlyappointed CEO, came up with a novel id

5、ea for increasing sales.A. To drawB. Being drawn C. DrawingD. Drawn8. You shouldn ' t have been so rude to Dennis,you should apologize to him, Isuppose.A. whichB. for whichC. whomD. for whom9. Devotion is a kind of quality,you should have if you want to get along well with your friends.A . thatB

6、 . itC. oneD . what10. Lao Gan Ma is the best chilli sauce in China. The company built up its byconstantly providing high-quality products at a relatively low price.A . reputationB . campaignC. appetiteD . occupation11. -We are climbing Mount Tai this weekend.-Wonderful! Take an umbrella with you it

7、 rains.A . as ifB . so thatC. in caseD . even if12. 一 However busy Mary is, she will some time for exercise every day.-No wonder she is always so energetic.A . set asideB . put awayC. work outD . pick up13. We were wild with joy when word came our school team had won first place inthe debate contest

8、.A . whetherB . howC. thatD . why14. Peter searched all the places where he have left her iPad but it was all in vain.A . mightB . wouldC. mustD . should15. Not until then that nobody was happier than I was.A . I had realizedB . had I realizedC. did I realizeD . I realized二、完形填空阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（

9、 A, B, C和D）中，选出可以填入空白16Very处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。My wife and I moved into our home two years ago. We had a yard with a lot of often when we have flowers, Denise or I would plant some between the rocks, just to add some17to the area.，t either. We1decidedowing itLast summer, I found a tiny little 18 in t

10、he yard that I could not immediately identify. I knew I didn ' t plant it and Denise said she didn until we could find out what it was.Weeks passed and as I made my way back to the 20 plant, it appeared to be a sunflower. I decided to 21the weeds around it. As I pulled rocks from the area to get

11、 to the weeds, Inoticed something22 The sunflower had not 23 where I saw it begin. It actuallyhad begun under a big 24 and grown under and around it to reach the 25.That ' s when I 26 that if a tiny little sunflower didn' t let a big rock staod in itsdeveloping, we too have the ability of do

12、ing the same thing. If we28 ourselves like thatlittle sunflower, we can reach where we 29 to go and get what we need for growth.We need to believe in ourselves knowing we have the 30 to achieve our goals. Like the _ 31, it knew it had the ability to get over the rocks because it had 32 in itself tha

13、t it would succeed. Stand tall like the sunflower and be 33 of who and what we are, then the environment will begin to 34 us. We will find a way to go under or 35 any “ rocks ” in order to reach our goals.16.A.flowersB.rocksC.insectsD.vegetables17.A.shapeB.waterC.fertilizerD.colour18.A.weedB.seedC.p

14、lantD.rock19.A.continueB.stopC.improveD.escape20.A.weakB.strangeC.lonelyD.pretty21AcollectBtendCwatchDremove22.A.wonderfulB.terribleC.unusualD.valuable23.A.startedB.passedC.leftD.died24.A.treeB.rockC.tableD.wall25.A.airB.sunC.topD.house26.A.hopedB.doubtedC.regrettedD.realized27.A.wayB.placeC.courseD

15、.process28.A.fill inB.put inC.believe inD.worry about29.A.forgetB.aimC.hateD.wait30AideaBwishCplanDability31 .A.sunflowerB.yardC.homeD.summer32.A.energyB.virtueC.faithD.courage33.A.awareB.proudC.afraidD.tired34.A.forgiveB.affectC.upsetD.support35.A.aroundB.intoC.throughD.From得分评卷人三、阅读理解Castel dell &

16、#39; Ovo is one of Naples ' most famous monuments. It offers sweeping views over the city and Mount Vesuvius in the distance.The BasicsThe site on which Castel dell' Ovo now stands has a long history, beginning as asettlement for Greek colonists（殖民地定居者 ）.The current castle was built in the 1

17、5 th century, and today, the 19th-century fishing village of Borgo Marinari, known for its excellent seafood restaurants and marina （游艇停靠区），sits at the base of the castle.The Egg CastleThe origin of the castle' s name comes from a story about the Roman poet Virgil, who issaid to have placed a ma

18、gical egg in the foundations beneath where the castle now stands. As long as the egg stays well, Castel dell' Ovo will remain standing.Things to Know Before you Go Castel dell ' Ovo issem fest history and architecture enthusiasts.Admission to the castle and the museum is free.The inner halls

19、 of the castle are open to the public only during special events and exhibitions; the ramparts （城墙）and towers are always open.There is a lift from the ground floor to the ramparts, making the castle accessible to wheelchairs.How to Get ThereCastel dell ' Ovoated in the Bay of Naples just off the

20、 coastal road. Bus 151 from the train station and 140 from the port stop at Castel dell' Ovo.When to Get thereThe castle is open Monday through Saturday from 8:30 am to 7 pm, and Sundays and holidays from 8:30 am to 1:30 pm. The Prehistoric Museum is open only on weekends from 10 am to 1 pm. As

21、Naples is one of Italy' s most visited cities, its sights can be very crowded in thehigh-season summer months. Visit in the early morning or late afternoon to avoid the crowds and to take advantage of the best light for taking photos from the castle' s towers.Book Online or Call +1（702）648-5

22、87336 Whose settlement did the site of Castel dell Ovo belong to ?A British colonists .B French colonists.C Greek colonists .D German colonists.37 Which of the following correctly describes Castel dell Ovo?A It lies next to Mount Vesuvius.B It s also named the Egg castle.C It was originally built in

23、 the 19 th century.D It s w-eklnl own for its seafood and marina.38 Who are most probably interested in visiting Castel dell Ovo?A History lovers.B Sports lovers.C Literature lovers.D Astronomy lovers.39 What should you know before you tour Castel dell Ovo?A The tickets have to be booked in advance.

24、B Those with leg problems can not tour the ramparts.C It s easily accessible by bus from the train station.D The towers can be visited only during special events.40 When should you go to the Prehistoric Museum?A On Sundays from 8:30 to 13:30.B On holidays from9:00 to 13:30.C On weekdays from 8:30 to

25、 19:00.D On weekends from 10:00 to 13:00.In the kitchen of my mother' s houses there has always been a wOOden stathda smallnotepad （记事本） and a hole for a pencil.t beI m looking for paper on which to note down the name of abook I am recommending to my mother. Over forty years since my earliest me

26、mories of the kitchen pad and pencil, five houses later, the current paper and pencil look the same as they always did. Surely it can pencil? The pad is more modern, but the wooden stand is definitely the original one.I m just amazed you still have the same stand for holding the pad and pencil after

27、 all theseyear. ” I say to her, walking bank into the livin-rgoom with a sheet of paper and the pencil.“ Youstill use a p encil. Can t you afford a pen? ”My mother replies a little sharply.“ It works perfectly well. I ve always kept the stand in thkitchen. I never knew when I might want to note down

28、 an idea, and I was always in the kitchen in these days. ”Immediately I can picture her, hair wild, blue housecoat covered in flour, a wooden spoon inone hand, the pencil in the other, her mouth moving silently. My mother smiles and says,day I was cooking and watching baby Pauline, and I had a brill

29、iant thought, but the stand wasempty. One of the children must have taken the paper. So I just picked up the breadboard andwrote it all down on the back. It turned out to be a real breakthrough for solving themathematical problem I was working on.”This story which happened before I was born reminds

30、me how extraordinary my motherwas, and is, as a gifted mathematician. I feel embarrassed that I complain about not havingenough child-free time to work. Later, when my mother is in the bathroom, I go into her kitchenand turn over the breadboards. Sure enough, on the back of the smallest one, are som

31、e penciledmarks I recognize as mathematics. Those symbols have traveled unaffected through fifty years,rooted in the soil of a cheap wooden breadboard, invisible （看不到的） exhibits at every meal.41 Why has the author s mother always kept the notepad and pencil in the kitchen?A To leave messages.B To li

32、st her everyday tasks.C To note down maths problems.D To write down a flash of inspiration.42 What is the author s original oapbinoioutnthe wooden stand?A It has great value for the family.B It needs to be replaced by a better one.C It brings her back to her lonely childhood.D .It should be passed o

33、n to the next generation.43 The author feels embarrassed for.A blaming her mother wrongly.B giving her mother a lot of trouble.C not making good use of time as her mother did.D not making any breakthrough in her field.44 What can be inferred from the last paragraph?A .The mother is successful in her

34、 career.试卷第 5 页，总 12 页A . The family members like traveling.B . The author had little time to play when young.C. The marks on the breadboard have disappeared.45. In thauthor ' s mind ,her mother is.A . strange in behavior.B. keen on her research.C. fond of collecting old things.D. careless about

35、 her appearance.The term “ graffiti " is an Italian word meaning scratcscrigboing （舌L涂）.It entered the English language in the 1850s, specifically to describe the casual wall writing that experts found in Pompeii and the Roman tombs. Originally a term used only in ancient scribbling, the word h

36、as undergone considerable expansion of meaning in the past 75 years so that it now refers to any written message on a wall. Graffiti are characterized by their casualness; if they were more formal, they would be known as inscriptions （铭文）.The first piece of graffiti was found on one of the walls of

37、the city Pompeii, which was destroyed by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD . It was one of 1,600 pieces of graffiti uncovered in Pompeii during a dig in the 19 th century. Not surprisingly, there is much evidence of graffiti writing on the pyramid and temples of ancient Egypt. It is likely tha

38、t ever since people have had walls and materials to scratch or paint with, they have been engaged in this simplest form of communication.The writing of graffiti gives people a unique opportunity to achieve some kind of public audience. Thus short poems, declarations of love, pieces of political and

39、revolutionary polemic（论战）,and criticisms of institutions and people form a significant part of graffiti.Apart from its usefulness in terms of self-expression, graffiti is also a valuable source for historians. There is always the possibility that historical events may be recorded by the presence of

40、graffiti. Perhaps the most interesting example of this is the graffiti relating to the gladiatorial （角斗士 ） contests held in Pompeii. Graffiti can also give us a unique view into the daily life and customs of a people, for its casual expression encourages the recording of details that more formal wri

41、ting would tend to ignore.In the late 1970s, graffiti became popular. A thought written on a toilet wall in Wolverhampton can now be read in Chicago or Adelaide. In its own way, this is probably the most fascinating example of McLuhanconcep t of “the global villagWe now have aworldwide toilet wall.4

42、6 According to the first paragraph, graffiti.A is another name for “ inscription ”B got its name from the English languageC was born in the 1850sD Mainly refers to casual writing or pictures on walls47 What can be inferred from the second paragraph?A Graffiti has a long history.B Graffiti is an attr

43、active form of art.C Graffiti made the ancient city Pompeii famous.D Graffiti was ancient Egyptian s main way of ctoiomnm. unica48 What does the third and fourth paragraphs mainly tell us?A Graffitisgreat value.B Graffitisfeatures.C Graffitisway of expression.D Graffitisconnection withpeople s daily

44、 life.49 The graffiti relating to the gladiatorial contests is mentioned in the passage to prove thatA graffiti can show people s customsB graffiti can provide valuable historical evidenceC graffiti was mainly used to record important eventsD graffiti can provide more detailed information than forma

45、l writing50 The underlined sentence in the last paragraph implies that.A the presence of graffiti makes the world closely connectedB the concept of “ the global village ” is famous worldwideC graffiti has become very popular all over the worldD people like using toilet walls to share their graffitiF

46、rom now on, never spend your precious time thinking of reasons for your failures and shortcomings. Instead, realize that the seeds of success were planted within you when you were born. Only you have the power to make those seeds grow.The seeds, and the power to grow them, are contained in the most

47、awesome machine ever created： the human mind. Success is a choice and not a chance. You were born a winner. You were born rich. You can be a success if only you make the right choice.You cannot be successful without first developing your self-esteem. Your level of self-esteem is always based on the

48、degree of control that you are able to exercise over yourself, and thus over your life. People with low self-esteem are people who do not believe that they have any power, or responsibility for their lives. They are the perennial（ 长期的）victims and martyrs. They are leaves tossed既I 摆）by the winds of c

49、hance blown about with any sudden change in the weather.You can exercise control over your life only to the degree that you believe that you are responsible for everything that happens in your life. Failures think that everything happens by accident and chance. Successful people realize that they ar

50、e responsible.Everything happens as a result of something. If we can identify the cause, we can control the effect. We are responsible for what we choose to think and believe. One generally rises to the level that one expects. We are responsible for setting our expectations. Our success is dependent

51、 upon our level of confidence.If you associate with positive-thinking people, you are definitely going to achieve success. On the contrary, the opposite happens. We are responsible for finding, planting, and nurturing the seeds that contain future victory, born from setbacks.In short, in all areas o

52、f your life, whether they be financial, physical, emotional, or spiritual, you are responsible. Once you recognize this, accept it, and firmly believe it, you are on the road to success.51 . People with low self-esteem are compared to leaves because they.A . are ready to change their minds.B . are e

53、asily affected by windy weather.C. don ' t have the power to face their fate. D . can ' t exercise control over themselves.52 . Losers would think that.A . success is the result of hard work.B . working hard will lead to success.C. their failure is only because of bad luck.D . they don '

54、 t make efforts to succeed.53. It can be inferred from paragraph 5 thatA . whether we will succeed depends on our attitudes.试卷第9页，总12页B . developing confidence is the key to future success.C. thoughts and beliefs are the result of creative mind.D . setting our expectations is essential before taking

55、 action.54. The last paragraph serves as .A. the proof of the author points/ sC. an introduction to another topic.55. Which is the best title for the text?A . Success is a choice.C. Develop our confidence.B. the conclusion of the argument.D. a comparison between two viewsB. The secrets of success.D

56、How to achieve success.第II卷（非选择题） 请点击修改第II卷的文字说明评卷人得分阅读下面短文，按照要求完成阅读任务。Why would human beings waste a third of their lives sleeping when they could be doing more important things like looking after their families or working? Some scientists believe sleeping helps recharge the body, while others think it is important for strengthening newly-formed memories. Now, there is new evidence which suggests that the purpose of sleep may be to forget some of the millions of new things we learn each day.The neurons in the human brain consist of fibers called dendrites（