北京市东城区届高三第二学期阶段性检测英语试题及答案04 word版.docx

1、北京市东城区届高三第二学期阶段性检测英语试题及答案04 word版20192020 学年度第二学期阶段性教学质量检测高三英语 2020.04本试卷共 13 页，共 100 分。考试时长 80 分钟。考生务必将答案答在答题卡上，在试卷上作答无效。 第一部分：知识运用(共两节，45分)第一节 语法填空(共10小题；每小题1.5分，共15分)阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个适当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。AI was four, playing outside in the humid Kentucky air. I saw my gran

2、dfathers truck and thought, Granddad shouldnt have to drive such an ugly truck. Then I 1 (spy) some paint. Idea! I got a brush and painted white dots all over the truck. I was on the roof finishing the job when Granddad walked up, 2 (look) at his truck in astonishment. “Angela, thats the 3 (pretty)

3、truck Ive ever seen!” Sometimes I think adults dont stop to see things 4 a childs eyes. He could have blamed me. Instead, he lifted my little soul.BHow do you fight a coral-killing starfish? With a starfish-killing robot, of course. In Australia, researchers 5 (test) a robot that kills starfish. Spe

4、cifically, the robot targets a large starfish 6 (call) the crown-of-thorns(长棘海星). The animal gets its name from its sharp, poisonous spines(刺). The robot uses cameras to search the seafloor for the starfish. Then it swims close to the animal and uses an extendable arm to inject it with poison. Soon,

5、 it is hoped 7 scientists can put the robot to work to protect the Great Barrier Reef. Then the starfish wont seem so tough anymore.CZoo Awareness Day is a day 8 people question the place and value of zoos in the twenty-first century. It is organized by the Captive Animals Protection Society, which

6、says zoos are mainly for tourism rather than protecting animals. Even though many zoos promote 9 (they) as places of education, conservation and research, they are really just a tourist attraction. Zoo Awareness Day is to make people aware that animals in zoos suffer from physical and psychological

7、problems because they are in cages. The protection of 10 (nature) habitats is the only way to prevent further species decline. 第二节 完形填空(共20小题；每小题1.5分，共30分)阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。It was “college colours” day at an elementary school in Altamonte Springs, Florida, on August

8、30. One of Laura Snyders fourth-grade students Billy wore an orange T-shirt 11 his favourite school, the University of Tennessee.Billy was so excited to show Snyder his shirt. She was 12 that he took it one step further to make his own label and he drew his own UT logo with pen and paper and 13 it t

9、o his shirt.But after lunch, Billy came back to Snyders room crying. Some girls at the lunch table next to Billys had made fun of the 14 on his shirt. Billy was depressed. Snyder knew kids can be 15 . She was aware that the label was not the fanciest one, but this kid used the resources he had 16 to

10、 him to participate in the activity. In an effort to 17 him up, Snyder planned to buy him a University of Tennessee shirt. She asked on the Facebook if anyone out there had any 18 at the university to make it a little extra special for Billy.What happened next completely 19 her. Her post spread rapi

11、dly on Facebook, eventually reaching University of Tennessee fans and then the university itself. The university 20 by sending Billy a package of UT souvenirs for him and his classmates.“Im not even sure I can put into words his 21 . It was so heart-warming,” Snyder wrote in an 22 to her post. “Bill

12、y was so amazed at all the goodies in the box. He 23 put on the jersey(运动衫) and one of the many hats in the box. All who saw applauded for him. ” But then things got even 24 .The universitys official shop 25 on September 5 that it decided to take Billys handmade logo and turn it into a(an) 26 shirt.

13、 And some of the money will be donated to an anti-bullying(反欺凌) organization. “When I told him that his design was being made into a real shirt and people wanted to wear it, his jaw 27 ,” Snyder wrote. “He had a big smile on his face, walked taller, and I could tell his 28 grew today! Thank you to t

14、he UT Nation for that!” Billys mother wrote a letter of 29 that Snyder posted. It said, in part, “I can tell you that I spent a lot of my day reading all the kind words in support of my son and Im 30 beyond words,” she wrote.11. A. appreciating B. representing C. admiring D. picturing12. A. reminded

15、 B. convinced C. impressed D. satisfied 13. A. attached B. wore C. turned D. printed14. A. brand B. sign C. colour D. sample15. A. strange B. stupid C. cruel D. selfish 16. A. sustainable B. typical C. available D. convenient17. A. cheer B. trip C. team D. pick 18. A. exchange B. contact C. suggesti

16、on D. knowledge 19. A. froze B. posed C. blinded D. floored20. A. acknowledged B. greeted C. responded D. permitted21. A. reaction B. improvement C. behaviour D. attitude22. A. email B. address C. interview D. update23. A. simply B. personally C. proudly D. fortunately 24. A. better B. more complica

17、ted C. harder D. more interesting 25. A. advertised B. explained C. promised D. announced26. A. new B. expensive C. popular D. actual27. A. changed B. dropped C. ached D. closed28. A. confidence B. expectation C. responsibility D. reputation29. A. agreement B. gratitude C. congratulations D. recomme

18、ndation 30. A. educated B. helped C. shocked D. touched第二部分：阅读理解(共两节，40分)第一节(共15小题；每小题2分，共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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 AEnjoy an amazing time inLake Tahoe, CAwith the fantastic show, Magic Fusion! This fantastic display features avarietyof talented magicians who each take to the

19、 stage with their own flare, tricks, and illusions(视觉幻想) that will have the audiences who witness the show on the edge of their seats.Presented by the amazing Loft Theatre, this show has seen the likes of famous magicians such as Robert Hall and Chipper Lowell. Each evening stars a different magicia

20、n as well, so you can enjoy a variety of talented performers all on the same stage. It is great for all ages, so you can bring the entire family along to be excited and entertained during this 75-minute performance. You never know what you may see, so do not miss out! The Loft Theatre is Lake Tahoes

21、 premier place forentertainmentand delicious food. Not only is it home to amazing shows that will entertain and thrill, but it is also home to a dining experience that serves up some mouthwatering meals. Before your show, be sure to grab a bite to eat before heading over to enjoy the Loft. It is loc

22、ated in the extremely popular Heavenly Village area of Lake Tahoe next to sparkling fountains and the famous Heavenly Toy Shop. It also features a lounge(休息室) and guests who arrive early can enjoy food, fun, and magicians who will wow you with tricks for that extra dose(量) of entertainment!For an am

23、azing experience that you will not soon forget, be sure to enjoy this fantastic performance at the Loft Theatre! Enjoy this amazing show that will keep you guessing with tons of great tricks and illusions to keep you and your whole family entertained. You can be on the edge of your seat with this op

24、tion of regular seating to witness this fantastic show, or experience the Magic Fusion show in the best seats possible. Order your tickets today! 31. What can we learn about Magic Fusion?A. It is intended for all the family members. B. The display will last for one and half hours. C. Different perfo

25、rmers will be performing together. D. Audiences will be invited onto the stage during the show. 32. The Loft Theatre . A. lies in a famous largely populated areaB. is well-known for the surroundingsceneryC. serves food before and after the performance D. provides those who come early with extra show

26、33. What is true about the arrangement of the performance? A. The performance on Friday finishes earlier. B. The show starts from 9:00 pm every Tuesday. C. There are two performances available every Sunday. D. Regular and VIP seating are offered on different days. BJohn Harrison has an enviable job

27、in most peoples opinion. Hes the official taster for Dreyers Grand Ice Cream, one of the best-selling ice-cream brands in the U.S.A. On an average day, Harrison has to sample sixty ice creams at the Dreyers headquarters. When he isnt doing that, he travels all over the country, buying Dreyers ice cr

28、eam in supermarkets so that he can carry out spot checks for appearance and flavor. But, no matter how wonderful this job may sound, it is actually quite tough. Its difficult work, requiring discipline, selflessness, and thorough preparation.Before tasting a sample, Harrison uses his eyes first. If

29、the ice cream doesnt look attractive, he skips it. Then, he uses a gold spoon instead of one made of wood, plastic, or other metals. This is because regular spoons leave an aftertaste that can dull the taste buds(味蕾). In addition, the temperature of the ice cream may also influence the tasters taste

30、 buds. When Harrison samples ice cream, he first takes only a small bite of the ice cream, swishes it around in his mouth to introduce it to each of his taste buds, lightly licks his lips, and then gently breathes in so as to bring the smell up through the back of his mouth to his nose. With each st

31、ep, he carefully sizes up whether the ice cream conveys the ideal balance between dairy sweetness and the flavor of the added ingredients. And last of all, no matter what the ice cream tastes like, he spits(吐) it out, since a full stomach makes for a dull palate(迟钝的味觉).For Harrison, keeping a sharp palate means no onions, garlic, or cayenne pepper. He also doesnt have any coffee or tea, since these block the taste buds. But to him, this is just a small price to pay for what he calls “the worlds best job” . Harrisons family has been in the ice-cream business for four gener