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高三英语 12 月考
第一部分 阅读（共两节，满分 50 分）
第一节（共 15 小题；每小题 2.5 分，满分 37.5 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。
A
Discover Nature Schools Programs
Becoming Bears(Kindergarten－2 grade)
By becoming baby bears, children learn from their “parent” to survive the seasons. Kids will find safety in the spring and
learn kinds of food bears eat during the summer, and then create a cave for winter hibernation(冬眠)．After learning the skills
needed to survive, students will go out of the cave as an independent black bear able to care for themselves.(1.5－2 hours)
Whose Clues?(3－5 grade)
Kids will discover how plants and animals use their special structures to survive. Through outdoor study of plants and
animals, kids will recognize their special structures and learn how they enable species to eat, avoid their enemies and survive.
Using what they have learned, kids will choose one species and tell how they survive in their living places.(3－4 hours)
Winged Wonders(3－5 grade)
Birds add color and sound to our world and play an important ecological role. Students will learn the basics of birds,
understand the role birds play in food chains and go birdwatching using field guides and telescopes. Students will do handson
activities. Students will use tools to build bird feeders, allowing them to attract birds at home.(3－4 hours)
Exploring Your Watershed(6－8 grade)
We all depend on clean water. Examining how our actions shape the waterways around us. Go on a hike to see firsthand
some of the challenging water quality problems in a city. Students will test the water quality to determine the health of an
ecosystem.
·Each program is taught for a class with at least 10 students.
·All programs include plenty of time outdoors. So please prepare proper clothing, sunscreen and insect killers for children.
·To take part in a program, please email dcprogramsmdc.mo.gov.
21. What can kids do at Becoming Bears?
A. Watch bears' performances. B. Take care of bears.
C. Learn how to survive a bear attack. D. Pretend to be baby bears to learn about bears.
22. Which one will kids who are interested in plants choose?
A. Whose Clues? B. Exploring Your Watershed
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C Becoming Bears D . Winged Wonders
23. What do all the four programs have in common according to the passage?
A. have the same teaching hours B. have outdoor activities
C. are offered during summer holidays D. are designed for primary school students
B
Age has never been a problem for Thessalonika Arzu-Embry. After all, she’s already got her master’s degree.
The North Chicago-area girl started homeschooling at the age of 4. She began having an influence on others soon after.
When she was 6 years old, she was an inspirational speaker at an organization called Tabitha House Community Service, a
shelter for people who were forced to leave their homes due to the situations such as earthquakes, flood and other natural
disasters.
At the age of 11, she graduated from high school and then earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology in 2013. She
completed those classes online as she was traveling for leadership meetings.
学科网（北京）股份有限公司She doesn’t stop there, though. The girl plans to take up aviation psychology (航空心理学) for her further study, a
decision inspired by her father who is a pilot. She grew up around airplanes and took flights all the time. Her goal is to use it to
determine whether pilots are dealing with problems that could have deadly results once the plane takes off — a topic that has
been in the news lately. For her, it’s a mix of two of her interests.
In her free time, Thessalonika enjoys playing tennis, swimming and being active in her youth group. She also has three
self-published books, which are on her site. Jump the Education Barrier is written to help students finish college, and In the
Future aims to help business owners deal with trends. Her third book The Genius Race has a wider appeal. It is designed to
help people to be geniuses in various areas of life.
24. What can we know about Thessalonika from the text?
A. She majored in science and technology.
B. She gained her master’s degree at the age of 11.
C. She started homeschooling when she was 6 years old.
D. She got her bachelor’s degree through online courses.
25. What is Thessalonika’s next plan according to the text?
A. Majoring in aviation psychology.
B. Being active in her youth group.
C. Making inspiring speeches for leadership meetings.
D. Writing another book to help people to be geniuses.
26. Why does Thessalonika write the book Jump the Education Barrier?
A. To raise concern about psychology.
B. To help people to be successful.
C. To give students a hand to complete college.
D. To share her own experience with others.
27. What’s the text mainly about?
A. Homeschooling. B. The way to be a genius.
C. Three published books. D. The story of Thessalonika.
C
Here’s a quick quiz. Person A does a favor for you. Person B asks you to do a favor for him. Who do you tend to like
more? Surprisingly, the answer is Person B. This quirk (怪癖) of human nature is known as the Ben Franklin Effect.
Benjamin Franklin came across the phenomenon in 1736 when serving as a clerk to the Pennsylvania Assembly. A
powerful member didn’t care for Franklin and threatened to make life miserable for him. What to do? Instead of winning him
over with sweet talk, Franklin asked if he could borrow a rare and valuable book the man owned. This request altered the man’s
attitude and paved the way for their friendship. Franklin’s takeaway: “He that has once done you a kindness will be ready to do
you another, than he whom you yourself have obliged.”
Several studies have confirmed this. But how can we explain the Ben Franklin Effect? Some psychologists refer to
cognitive dissonance (失调). It’s difficult to hold two contradictory thoughts at the same time. It makes us uncomfortable. We
resolve this tension by changing our mind. “I don’t like Joe, but I am doing him a favor,” we might think. “So maybe I do like
him.”
While cognitive dissonance explains a lot, it alone doesn’t explain the Ben Franklin Effect. One 2015 study found that it
学科网（北京）股份有限公司was, rather, the affiliative (亲和的) motive that the requests convey. That is, we humans want to maintain good relations with
other humans, and one way to achieve this is by doing favors for others. This explains a lot about altruistic behavior. We like
being useful and, by extension, we like those who give us the opportunity to do so. It’s in our genes.
Yet there is much we still don’t know about the Ben Franklin Effect. Does it apply equally across cultures? Is there a point
beyond which asking a favor makes you less, not more likable? Asking to borrow a book is one thing; asking to borrow a car is
another.
28. Why does the author mention Benjamin Franklin’s experience?
A. To illustrate a dilemma in making choices. B. To suggest a way of striking up friendships.
C. To stress the importance of strategic requests. D. To introduce the origin of the Ben Franklin Effect.
29. What is a reason for people’s tendency to like those asking for favors?
A. Reducing the tension caused by social contact.
B. Increasing the chance of getting help in return.
C. Avoiding the discomfort from conflicting thoughts.
D. Establishing a cooperative community of shared trust.
30. What does the underlined word “altruistic” probably mean in paragraph 4?
A. Selfless. B. Impolite. C. Aggressive. D. Responsible.
31. What does the author think of the Ben Franklin Effect?
A. It makes little sense. B. It applies to most cultures.
C. It has situational limitations. D. It has great practical significance.
D
At one time, our growing population was seen as central to wildlife extinction, resource exhaustion, pollution and
environmental destruction. But today, our concerns shift to declining birth rates due to increased reproductive choice for
women.
This is a positive development, but is often described as a “crisis” in the media, highlighting economic and senior care
challenges. Lost in the conversation are the many positive aspects of an aging society, which is the result of people living
healthier and longer lives, and common-sense realities like reduced needs for infrastructure (基础设施) and lower ecological
impacts. Also lost is the fact that our population still grows by 80 million people every year.
And the consequences of high birth rates are severe. Among them is global warming. In fact, increased emissions (排放)
from population growth have canceled more than three quarters of the emissions saved through energy efficiency and
renewables over the past three decades.
Yet, no matter how well documented the link between population and climate, lowering our population is notably absent
from the conversation on solutions. Instead, the focus is on technology that will supposedly allow our entire growing population
学科网（北京）股份有限公司to enjoy the energy-intensive lifestyles now enjoyed by the rich, and with no climate impacts.
But “green” technology is not the solution it is advertised to be. Its expansion to the degree needed to power a growing
population at a decent standard of living would itself require a shocking investment in fossil (化石) fuels. It also requires
massive mining operations, many of which take place on the backs of low-wage workers in Africa where it is driving
destruction of rainforests critical to the survival of great apes. Besides, it requires 10 times the land area as fossil fuel plants for
the same amount of energy generated.
When global warming threatens to push billions into unsafe temperatures, it is no time to panic that we are adding fewer to
those billions. In fact, declining birth rates should be cause for celebration as they signify advances in gender equality and a
reduced burden on Earth.
32. What can we learn from paragraph 2?
A. The global population is decreasing every year.
B. The benefits of an aging society are overlooked.
C. The ecological environment is turning for the better.
D. The media make up misleading news about the population.
33. What is highlighted as a disadvantage of high birth rates?
A. Reduced infrastructure needs. B. Challenges in senior care services.
C. A slowdown in economic growth. D. Increased greenhouse gas emissions.
34. Why is “green” technology questioned in the text?
A. It does damage to the ecosystem. B. It is not popular around the world.
C. It is unaffordable for poor regions. D. It has little effect on reducing pollution.
35. Which of the following is the best title for the text?
A. Aging Societies: A Global Crisis B. The Mystery of “Green” Technology
C. The Trend of Population Growth D. Declining Birth Rates: A Hopeful Sign
第二节 (共 5 小题；每小题 2.5 分，满分 12.5 分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多 余选项。
From convincing a potential new client to sharing your knowledge with your peers, presenting helps you get key ideas
across to a large audience. 36 If you’re looking to get started in developing effective presentation skills, these handy tips
will allow you to improve your presentations.
Speak freely
3 7 To make the presentation as lively and enjoyable as possible, you should avoid reading it off. Speak freely, slowly,
and clearly. If you are not yet confident in what you are presenting, try using note cards. But keep in mind: No continuous text,
but only short, concise bullet points!
Be confident
By appearing self-confident, you convey to the listener that you are confident in your topic and have prepared yourself
sufficiently. 38 Another tip for advanced speakers: Step out in front of the podium and walk around the room and get
closer to the audience. This also exudes (散发) self-confidence and helps in attracting your audience’s attention.
Engage with the audience
学科网（北京）股份有限公司Always try to keep the attention of your audience and keep them engaged during a presentation. One way to do this is to
ask questions. Deliberately ask “easy” questions so that can easily be answered by your audience. Another way to involve the
audience in your presentation is by interacting with them. To make a point clearer, you can use an example to explain it in more
detail, using a person. 3 9
Speak the language of the audience
When creating your presentation, you should already think about your target audience. It is one of the most useful tools in
a presenter’s toolbox. It is especially important that you speak the language of the audience. 4 0 If you have to use foreign
words, explain them in a handout or footnote within the presentation.
A. The headline speaks for itself.
B. A joke or two can keep them interested.
C. Too much information is worse than too little.
D. Try to relax and not appear too stressed or nervous.
E. However, how you deliver that information is important.
F. You can address participants directly and refer to their work.
G. Use meaningful words in short sentences to avoid losing the audience.
第三部分 语言运用 (共两节，满分 30 分)
第一节 (共 15 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 15 分)
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
After graduation, I started as a software developer at an IT. The great thing about my job is that I can choose my own
working 4 1 . I use my time travelling on the train to work, so the job fits quite well with my 4 2 .
My typical day involves 43 a city between 6am and 8am on an overnight InterCity Express train. I’ll go
to the railway company’s guest lounge (休息大厅) and 44 breakfast. I’ll then have a quick wash in the
bathroom, or go to the local swimming pool to 4 5 .
I have so many new experiences; life is extremely 4 6 and every day is different. I 4 7 have much more contact
with friends than ever before, and also have interesting 4 8 with other travellers on the train. I feel anything but 4 9 .
Afterwards, I look at the day’s train departures and choose a 50 . Even though I live on trains, I spend a lot of time
exploring the 51 . During the day, I might go hiking in the mountains or go to the beach. It depends on the 52 . I
love hiking in the Alps, especially when it is warm, and 5 3 new cities.
Living on the train means I have to do without some things that I used to take for granted. I don’t have 54 . I have
also had to reduce my 55 so that everything I own fits into a 30-litre backpack. But the advantages outweigh the
disadvantages.
41. A. mates B. offices C. hours D. loads
42. A. lifestyle B. teamwork C. health D. major
43. A. heading for B. passing by C. picking up D. arriving into
44. A. make B. eat C. sell D. collect
45. A. sleep B. coach C. chat D. shower
46. A. tough B. varied C. dull D. busy
47. A. hopelessly B. cautiously C. actually D. doubtfully
48. A. conversations B. responsibilities C. innovations D. arrangements
49. A. joyful B. lonely C. friendly D. fruitful
50. A. seatmate B. business C. destination D. timetable
51. A. outdoors B. collections C. history D. architecture
52. A. budget B. weather C. time D. mood
53. A. designing B. recording C. building D. exploring
54. A. privacy B. freedom C. ambition D. direction
55. A. waste B. diet C. costs D. possessions
学科网（北京）股份有限公司第二节(共10个小题; 每小题1.5分, 总分 15分)
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
The art of seal engraving (篆刻) is a foundation of China’s fine arts. It has been _____ 5 6_____ inseparable part of classic
Chinese art. In September 2009, China’s seal-engraving art ____ 5 7_____ (add) to the list of UNESCO’s items of intangible
cultural heritage.
Seal-engraving art, _____3 5 8_____ (date) back to the Shang Dynasty, has a history of more than 3,000 years. The art form
developed rapidly during the Qin dynasty, _____ 5 9_____ people engraved their names on utensils (器具) and in documents to
claim ownership.
Soon after Qinshihuang unified China, he ordered craftsmen to use jade to make an imperial seal called “Xi”. Not until the
Ming Dynasty did artists and scholars begin using seals engraved with their names _____ 6 0_____ (mark) the ownership of
their calligraphies and paintings.
In 1904, Xiling Seal Engravers’ Society was founded with the _____ 6 1_____ (combine) efforts of seal artists from
different schools and places _____ 6 2_____ it was the first of its kind in China.
Today seals are still _____ 6 3_____ wide use in official documents and private letters. With engraved seals gaining
worldwide _____ 6 4_____ (appreciate) in recent years, an increasing number of people _____ 6 5_____ (become) fascinated
with the items.
第四部分 写作(共两节，总分40分)
第一节 (满分 15 分)
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66. 假定你是李华，你班与英国 姊妹学校某班级在线共上了一堂“经典诗歌鉴赏(Appreciation of Classic Poetry)”的
交流课。请你在线上留言板上写一则评论，内容包括：
1.交流课的特点；
2.观看感受；
3.意见建议。
注意：
1.写作词数应为80左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
The online class was absolutely wonderful.
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第二节(满分25分)
67. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Bob and I hung out the whole summer, running in the field, swimming in the lake and exploring everywhere joyfully.
It was a typical summer afternoon. Bob suggested we skip a language lesson to play basketball. Ahal I would show my
defense, lay-ups and three-point shooting. I loved to explore, I loved sports, and I loved basketball most. I believed I would be
the next LeBron James.
But my passion for sports came to a sudden stop when I began experiencing extreme back pain later that day. After several
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visits to doctors finally I was told that a spine(脊柱) surgery was necessary. Unfortunately, the surgery accidentally damaged
my spinal cord(脊髓). I was in the ward hanging face down to relieve the pressure on my spine.
After four-month rehabilitation training(康复训练) in hospital, reality slowly set in—I was unable to walk again. I
couldn’t believe this should have happened to me, that it wasn’t possible to recover, that I wouldn’t become a famous basketball
player, that my life as I had known it, was over. My future would be chained to a wheelchair. I was just 16 years old!
Back home, I learned how hard it was going to be to get around in a wheelchair. I withdrew from my friends and my
basketball. At Bob’s repeated invitation, I agreed to go to our regular swimming hole. Unable to make it down the riverbank
alone, I was too proud to ask for help. When I finally realized my pride would keep me away from people and sports I loved, I
let Bob carry me on his back to the river’s edge.
Allowing others to help was a turning point. I realized my attitude was the biggest barrier I had to face. How could I
expect others to see my potential if I didn’t see it myself? How could I realize my basketball dream if I withdrew into myself?
注意：
1.续写词数应为150左右；2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
One day, Bob took me to a wheelchair basketball game.
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With Bob’s encouragement, I decided to have a try at my dream.
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听力 (共两节，满分 30 分)
第一节 听下面 5 段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最 佳选项，并标在试
卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有 10 秒钟的时间来回答有关小题 和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What has happened to the cup with little hearts?
A. It has been lost.
B. It has been damaged.
C. It has been given to the man.
2. What did the man ask the woman to do?
A. Sew some clothes.
B. Clean up the floors.
C. Pay more attention next time.
3. How many classes does the girl have on Monday?
A. Two. B. Three. C. Four.
4. Why does the woman advise the man to run?
A. To catch the postman.
B. To borrow some stamps.
C. To reach the post office before closing.
5. What is across from the new clothing store?
A. A bank. B. A movie theater. C. A bookstore.
第二节 听下面 5 段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个 选项中选出最佳选
项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个 小题，每小题 5 秒钟；听完后，各小题将
给出 5 秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6 段材料，回答第 6、7 题。
6. How does the man feel?
A. Confident. B. Tired. C. Confused.
7. Which country was the man born in?
A. Japan. B. China. C. Australia.
听第7 段材料，回答第 8 至 10 题。
8. What is the relationship between the speakers?
A. Classmates.
B. Tutor and student.
C. Mother and son.
9. What subject is the boy struggling with?
A. Math. B. English. C. Geography.
10. What activity is related to the woman’s job?
A. Testing. B. Writing. C. Teaching.
听第8 段材料，回答第 11 至 13 题。
11. Where are the speakers probably?
A. In a store.
B. In a gallery.
C. In the man’s apartment.
12. What color is the woman’s colored wall?
A. Purple. B. Cream. C. Orange.
13. Where is the wallpaper located?
A. Under the brushes.
学科网（北京）股份有限公司B. Next to the sheets.
C. Across from the paint.
听第9 段材料，回答第 14 至 17 题。
14. What are the speakers mainly talking about?
A. A missing pet. B. A late package. C. A wrong food order.
15. Who is Tommy?
A. The woman’s son. B. The woman’s pet. C. The woman’s boss.
16. What is wrong with the delivery drivers?
A. They are ill.
B. They are out for lunch.
C. They have left the company.
17. What will the woman get the money for according to the man?
A. Her lost item.
B. Delivery costs.
C. Her time spent on the phone.
听第10 段材料，回答第 18 至 20 题。
18. Why does the nursery offer the plans?
A. To keep children safe.
B. To make children healthy.
C. To help children find their way.
19. When are the teachers on duty?
A. 8:00 p.m. on Monday.
B. 7:00 a.m. on Thursday.
C. 9:00 a.m. on Saturday.
20. To whom is the speaker mainly talking?
A. Children at the nursery. B. New teachers. C. Children’s parents.
听力 1-20 ACABC CCCBB BABCB AACCB
21-23 DAB 24-27 DACD 28. D 29. C 30. A 31. C
32. B 33. D 34. A 35. D
七选五阅读
36-40 EADFG
完形填空
41-45 CADBD 46-50 BCABC 51-55 ABDAD
56. an 57. was added
58. dating 59. when
60. to mark
61. combined
62. and 63. in
64. appreciation
学科网（北京）股份有限公司65. have become
One possible version:
The online class was absolutely wonderful. Themed on the Appreciation of Classic Poetry, it unfolded the eternal charm of
classic poetry to us. Online as it was, this class created a totally immersive atmosphere.
The highlight of the class was the short clip named “When Li Bai Meets William Wordsworth”. By comparing the
differences and similarities of these two great romantic poets, the video gave us a new insight into their writing skills and the
emotions hidden behind the lines. It also triggered our passion to explore more about the ever-lasting beauty of poems.
Honestly, it would be better if more interactive elements, such as mini-games or real-time comments, are included in this class.
Generally speaking, it was truly fantastic.
【答案】 One day, Bob took me to a wheelchair basketball game. This became a decisive turning point in my life. The
same basketball court and the same excited audience. The only difference was that the players were moving around in their
wheelchairs just like I did. They turned around, charging forward and showing their lay-ups nimbly. Amazed at their skill, I
kept applauding until the game concluded. Then, Bob said something that was going to change my life forever, “Jack, if they
can do it, so can you! Why not reignite your basketball dream?”
With Bob’s encouragement, I decided to have a try at my dream. I signed up for a basketball course for the disabled. Every
weekend, my teammates and I would practice moving, turning around, passing the ball and shooting in a wheelchair. When Bob
watched my game three months later, it was he who kept applauding for my regained basketball skill. Thanks to Bob’s
encouragement and my changing attitude, I am now on my way to becoming LeBron James. The only difference is that my
version of James is playing in the wheelchair, but by no means confined to it.
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