1、2019 届甘肃省宁县高三上学期期末联考英语试卷第一部分阅读理解(共两节，满分 40 分)第一节 (共 15 题;每小题 2 分，满分 30 分)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、 B、C 和 D)中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AThe Best Time to Visit These Pricey DestinationsIf youre going to shell out on a vacation, then you might as well do it right. With that in mind, weve asked a few experts for t
2、ips on when to visit some of the most expensive places across the globe. Heres what they had to say.BotswanaHotels in Botswana are second only to Dubai in terms of average cost per person, per night, at around $257. To make the most of your time there, consider an autumn visit, suggests Sarah Faith
3、of Responsible Travel. “The heat peaks in Octoberthis is the best time to go and see wild animals as they gather around in the Okavango Delta”, says Faith. While wildlife viewing is incredible in Botswana, theres much to enjoy away from the wilderness, too.”New York CityNew York is the second-most e
4、xpensive holiday destination overall and the most expensive place to dine out, with an average meal for two costing around $67. Garrett, the CEO of Discover New York, suggests, “October and June have gorgeous weather, so outdoor activities are a good choice, with sailing, in-depth neighborhood walks
5、 and biking.” For great value, she advises traveling in January and February, when the city offers tons of indoor activities, from art galleries and Broadway shows to indoor sports events and thousands of dining options.SydneyWith its incredible surfing beaches, dining scene and friendly locals, Syd
6、ney is always a favorite of travelers. Its also expensive. Generally, the shoulder seasons (fall and spring in the U.S.) have the most comfortable weather and fewer crowds than the December-to-February high season. But some months have particular appeal, according to Stuart Rigg, Australian travel s
7、pecialist for Southern Crossings. April, for example, falls into the low season, which means youll find hotel deals along with weather thats typically “very pleasant,” Rigg says. “Sydney also has some great events during this low season period,” he adds.LondonPetulia Melideo, who runs Contexts Londo
8、n walking tours, advises booking well in advance for lower hotel rates, and suggests a wintry visit. “November is a great time for London. The weather is still tolerableand if it gets too chilly, there are plenty of cozy pubs to pop into,” she says. Other good times to visit include June, which mean
9、s fewer tourists.1. According to the passage, October is the best time to travel to_.A. New York and Botswana B. London and SydneyC. New York and London D. Sydney and Botswana2. Visitors to Sydney _.A. may find cheap hotels in the shoulder seasonsB. can enjoy wonderful beaches and dining sceneC. wil
10、l experience the most comfortable weather in DecemberD. should avoid the low season because of the unpleasant weather3. Which is the desirable month if youd like to visit London without too many crowds?A. April. B. June. C. November. D. December.B My son was a second-grader. He went to school by bus
11、 every day. He was the first student on in the morning, as we were farthest from school, and the last student off in the evening. I was a teacher myself and it was a comfort to realize the school staff (职员) were all working as hard as I was to provide a safe learning environment.One day I came home
12、from work and waited for my son to get home for a long time. Then I called the school. “Perhaps hes just a bit late,” said the secretary. “I will call the driver to see if those children are home.” A few minutes later, I answered the phone to hear that the other students were home. Then I called his
13、 friends parents, to see if perhaps he had gotten off at their stop to play. The answers were all “No.”By that time, it was dark and I was scared. My home was in the mountain areas, and it was said that a wolf had come up somewhere. My husband wasnt at home, so I forced myself to calm down and decid
14、ed to go out to look for him. I was about to go out when the telephone rang; it was from the driver. “Hes okay,” I heard. “He was asleep on the seats in the back, under a couple of jackets. Since its dark, can he spend the night with my family?” I was relieved and agreed. Since my son had a great ad
15、venture, the school started giving a copy of the list to the driver, so he could check off the childrens names when they got off the bus. I think highly of the school for taking the cautionary (警戒的) step ahead; it is a sign of their concern for students, parents, and staff.4. From Paragraph 1 we lea
16、rn that _. A. the authors son went home by bus every afternoonB. the authors son came to school earlier than other studentsC. the authors home was farther than that of any other studentD. the author was a teacher in her sons primary school5. At first the secretary thought _. A. the authors son was s
17、till at schoolB. the authors son was at his friends home C. the school bus would arrive in a while D. there might be something wrong with the school bus6. The authors son probably spent the night _. A. in the bus B. at his own homeC. at the drivers home D. in the secretarys office7. The author wrote
18、 the text to _. A. praise the school for its quick action B. thank the bus driver for his kindnessC. complain about the secretary of the schoolD. show her concern for kids safetyC Free energy is everywhere around us. There are many ways to make and collect energy from various sources like sun, wind
19、and water. People also realize that everyday stuff can be a source of energy too. For example, riding a bike, running or just walking, etc. We simply have to change our way of thinking if we want to change the world.So comes the idea of solar roadways. Are they the road of future? Why use roads just
20、 for driving and collecting tolls (过路费)? Why dont we use them for collecting energy?The US Department of Transportation recently awarded $100,000 to Solar Roadways to build the first ever Solar Road Panel. So how do these future roads work?The Solar Road Panels will contain embedded (嵌入的 ) LEDs whic
21、h “paint” the road lines from beneath to provide safer nighttime driving as well as to give drivers instant instructions such as detour (绕行) ahead. The road will be able to sense wildlife on the road and can warn drivers to “slow down”. There will also be embedded heating elements in the surface to
22、prevent snow and ice buildup, providing safer winter driving.Replacing asphalt (沥青) roads and parking lots with Solar Roadway Panels will be a major step toward stopping climate change. Fully electric vehicles will be able to recharge along the roadway and in parking lots, finally making electric ca
23、rs practical for long trips.We just cant wait to see more of these roads all over the world in the near future.8. The first paragraph serves as a(n) _.A. argument B. commentC. explanation D. background 9. When some animals are on the solar road, what will the road do?A. Guide them to a safer place.B
24、. Remind drivers to drive slowly.C. Frighten them away from the road.D. Advise drivers to choose another way. 10. From the text, we can know that the Solar Road Panels can _.A. provide heat for drivers in winterB. guide drivers who get lost on the highwayC. melt snow and ice soon in winterD. help dr
25、ivers see the road clearly in the sun11. What is the text mainly about?A. Functions of the road in the future.B. Development of solar energy.C. Free energy on the road.D. Solar road of the future.DEveryone needs friends.There is an old saying,“Friends are Gods way of taking care of us.“But how do yo
26、u find real friendship and keep it?The American writer Sally Seamans tells young students some smart ways to find friends.Sally says finding friendship is just like planting a tree.You plant the seed and take care of it to make it grow.First,you should choose a friend.What makes a good friend?It is
27、not because a person has money or good looks. A good friend should be kind and patient.For example,if you have a bad day,a good friend should listen to your complaints and do his or her best to help.To make a friend,you cannot be too shy.You should make each other happy and share your lives.But thin
28、gs cannot always be happy.Even the best friends have fights.What should you do when you have a fight with your friend?You have to talk to him or her.When there is no one around,have an honest talk.If he or she doesnt want to talk,you could write a letter.There are three steps to being friends again:
29、 Tell him or her how you are feeling;say what your friend has done wrong,and explain why you did this or that.Remember that friendship is the most important thing in your life.12.Sally wants to tell students the ways to_.A.find friends B.plant trees C.get happy D.keep fit13.What makes good friends?A
30、.A good friend should be lovely and cool. B.A good friend should be kind and patient.C.A good friend should have lots of money. D.A good friend should have good looks.14.According to the text.you can_your friend after a fight.A.buy a present for B.never say a word to C.have dinner with D.write a let
31、ter to15.What is the best title of the text?A.The development and maintenance（维持）of friendship. B.The good friends around you.C.The trouble of growing up. D.The keeping of friendship.第二节（共 5 小题；每小题 2 分，共 10 分）根据短文内容，从短文后的七个选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Each year the population of the world grows by a
32、bout 90 million. 16 It means that water shortage will become more serious, waste will grow, resources will not be enough for everyone, and governmental instability will be possible.Air pollution is also a major problem that keeps growing all over the world. 17 Some of the popular causes are cars, fi
33、res, and heating of homes and buildings. Air pollution greatly affects peoples health because whatever goes into the air goes into ones lungs and blood. Since most people do not know what fresh air smells or tastes like, many ignore what the air pollution is doing to them.18 We have no choice but to
34、 pay more attention to how we are using water, and how we may be wasting it. We must bridge the gap between our understanding of how important water is to our survival and what we can do to make sure that we have enough supply of clean water for years to come.Another kind of pollution that gets igno
35、red is noise pollution. 19 However, noise pollution can damage ones hearing and even ones mental health. The source of noise pollution is caused by loud music, machine noises and automobile and plane noises.Even though the world population is increasing just as far as air, water, and noise pollution
36、, it does not mean that protecting the earth or ones own health is a lost cause. 20 The more one knows about pollution and preventing pollution, the more one can do. The other step in preventing pollution is to make healthier changes every day.A . Air pollution does more harm to us.B. There are many
37、 causes of air pollution.C. The first step in preventing more pollution is knowledge.D. It is not a surprise that water pollution is also a high danger.E. Most people are used to the noise that surrounds them every day.F. The rapid population growth is dangerous to the environment and all humans.G.
38、We should take action to protect the environment because pollution is very serious.第二部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分 45 分）第一节 完形填空（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四个选项（A 、B 、C 和 D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。After work one day, I grabbed a pizza for dinner at the mall. As I was heading home, I saw a girl sitting in
39、 a corner of the mall. Her hair covered her face and her body was_21_. I determined to walk past her_22_thats what we often do. But something made me turn_23_. I learned her age, and why she begged for money and lived on the streets. Her parents_24_years ago and she suffered from a serious skin dise
40、ase. She was_25_to work because of her disability and had to live in the safest place she could_26_. She had stayed in shelters in the past, but was treated_27_. She had to seek shelter from the mall to keep_28_on cold days, but even the mall she said wasnt_29_because security(保安) always threw her o
41、ut.Im one of those people who used to believe there was a system of _30_ to help her. Ideally, I would like to believe in that. I used to think maybe one day I would_31_“them”. Maybe one day I would win the lottery(彩票). But when I_32_that girl, I thought to my self, what if no one ever helped her? W
42、hat if this so called_33_system that I believed in didnt even know or _34_her existence? What if I didnt _35_any money? What if she was not going to be around long enough to _36_that “one day”?I didnt really think about what happened next. I _37_my dinner with her and gave her all the money I had. W
43、hen security came, I talked them into assisting her _38_driving her away like they usually did.Dont _39_one day to come before you help someone. Now is that one daynot tomorrow, not next week. If you can do something to ease someone elses _40_, dont wait for that distant one day. Be the one day. Be
44、it now.21. A. hot B. heavy C. weak D. wet22. A. if B. when C. till D. because23. A. over B. back C. away D. up24. A. returned B. removed C. quarreled D. died25. A. eager B. ready C. unable D. curious26. A. build B. discover C. expect D. remember27. A. terribly B. normally C. carefully D. patiently28
45、. A. calm B. wealthy C. warm D. secret29. A. quiet B. special C. particular D. safe30. A. control B. support C. decoration D. communication31. A. respect B. watch C. help D. encourage32. A. accepted B. introduced C. persuaded D. noticed33. A. foolish B. perfect C. simple D. educational34. A. care ab
46、out B. talk about C. write about D. argue about35. A. lose B. lend C. win D. waste36. A. admit B. imagine C. choose D. see37. A. cooked B. shared C. ordered D. prepared38. A. along with B. as for C. except for D. instead of39. A. worry about B. laugh at C. wait for D. begin with40. A. sickness B. su
47、ffering C. nervousness D. loneliness第二节（共 10 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分）阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1 个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。Are you facing a situation that looks impossible to fix?In 1969, the pollution was terrible along the Cuyahoga River near Cleveland, Ohio. It 41 (be) unimaginable that it could ever be cleaned up.
48、The river was so polluted that it 42 (actual) caught fire and burned. Now, years later, this river is one of 43 most outstanding examples of environmental cleanup.But the river wasnt changed in a few days 44 even a few months. It took years of work 45 (reduce) the industrial pollution and clean the water. Finally, that hard work paid off and now the water in the river is 46 (clean) than ever.Maybe you are facing an impossible
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