河北区 2020-2021 学年度高三年级总复习质量检测（一）
英语 笔试
本试卷分为第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）两部分，共 130 分，考试用时 100
分钟。第Ⅰ卷 1 至 10 页，第Ⅱ卷 11 至 12 页。
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第Ⅰ卷
注意事项：
1．每小题选出答案后，用铅笔将答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮
擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。
2．本卷共 55 小题，共 95 分。
第一部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分 45 分）
第一节：单项填空（共 15 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 15 分）
从 A、B、C、D 四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
例：Stand over there you’ll be able to see it better.
A．or B．and C．but D．while
答案是 B。
1. -- The student union is looking for volunteers for the promotion of rubbish-sorting.
Would you like to join in?
-- _______. Everyone should do his bit.
A. You asked for it B. You bet
C. You have my word D. You’ve got me there
2. -- I’m sure Andrew will win the first prize in the final.
-- I think so. He __________ for it for months.
A. is preparing B. was preparing
C. had been preparing D. has been preparing
3. I looked up and noticed a snake ______ its way up the tree to catch its breakfast.
A. to wind B. wind C. winding D. wound
4.Try to understand what’s actually happening instead of acting on the ______ you’ve made.
A. assignment B.association C.acquisition D.assumption
5. At minus 130℃, a living cell can be for a thousand years.
A. preserved B. protected C. spared D. developed
6. -- Linda, do you know Jia Ling has become the highest grossing female film director in China
after directing her first film?
-- Wow, _______!
A. go for it B. good for her
C. all the best D. what a coincidence
7. I have been convinced that the print media are usually more and reliable than
television.
A. accurate B. ridiculous C. urgent D. shallow
8. --Will you go to the party?
-- Of course I will if _______.
A. invited B. having invited
C. I was invited D. I will be invited
9. I hope that more student associations will be set up in our school and thus our students will
________ the opportunities to develop their good virtues and qualities.
A. keep pace with B. take advantage of
C. make room for D. give rise to
10. We’ve had a good start, but next, more work needs _____to achieve the final success.
A. being done B. do C. to be done D. to do
11. _______ work and creative activities have been important drivers of human progress is
deeply rooted in our social values.
A. How B. Whether C. That D. Why
12. Water ________ to our planet during the first two million years after the birth of the solar
system, a study has found.
A. might be brought B. may have been brought
C. could be brought D. should have been brought
13. There are hundreds of scenes in English novels ________ characters walk through a
landscape of fallen leaves, which mirrors their feelings.
A. that B. where C. which D. when
14. _______ a great many people like the convenience of using WeChat to communicate
with each other, too many junk messages on it may make them bored.
A. How B. When C. Since D. While
15. History is the best teacher. It ____ records the development path of each country and
foretells the future to us.
A. apparently B. conventionally C. faithfully D. eventually
第二节：完形填空（共 20 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 30 分）
阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从 16～35 各题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中，选出
最佳选项。
Throughout my childhood, I felt the need to be in control. However, the need came to a
sudden 16 during my trip to Puerto Rico in June 2015. On this trip, the 17 of travel
and soccer taught me that freedom doesn’t come from being in control but rather from
fully 18 in my surroundings.
I stood on the hotel balcony in Old San Juan, 19 the long street that led to the
ocean. 20 in Spanish from the street market far below reminded me of
how 21 this place was from my home. I decided it was time to 22 .
I’d been taking Spanish for six years, but as I stepped onto the 23 of Old San Juan, I
was too 24 to put more than two Spanish words together. I went past the street vendors
(摊贩), kicking my soccer ball gently as I walked, and 25 near one of Puerto Rico’s
famous castles. A group of Puerto Rican boys stood in a circle 26 a small, flat soccer ball.
Making eye contact with one of the boys, I passed my ball over and 27 them. As we
played, I gradually began to feel the sense of clarity and flow that I’d been 28 to achieve
during my entire childhood. I let go, feeling comfortable enough as a(n) 29 between us
went beyond both cultural and language barriers.
My 30 need for control had come from growing up with strict parents, coaches and
expectations from my school and community. I 31 for control wherever I could get it. I
overthought every move in soccer games, which made me less creative and 32 the team
consequently.
This experience made me 33 my struggle for control was 34 me. I learned
that when I open myself up to others, I am free to earn this rare state of 35 which I can
freely express myself.
16. A. crisis B. stop C. conclusion D. agreement
17. A. combination B. recreation C. satisfaction D. qualification
18. A. engaging B. attracting C. taking D. absorbing
19. A. searching for B. walking through C. staring at D. thinking about
20. A. Noises B. Whispers C. Tones D. Voices
21. A. special B. different C. separate D. remote
22. A. work B. exercise C. explore D. leave
23. A. beach B. playground C. school D. street
24. A. proud B. excited C. surprised D. nervous
25. A. arrived B. appeared C. stayed D. gathered
26. A. holding B. following C. sending D. passing
27. A. chased B. called C. joined D. taught
28. A. rushing B. hesitating C. struggling D. continuing
29. A. problem B. understanding C. recognition D. friendship
30. A. previous B. urgent C. recent D. immediate
31. A. prepared B. reached C. waited D. fought
32. A. refused B. hurt C. defeated D. failed
33. A. admit B. confirm C. realize D. expect
34. A. guiding B. limiting C. urging D. shaping
35. A. creativity B. responsibility C. independence D. sensitivity
第二部分：阅读理解（共 20 小题；每小题 2.5 分，满分 50 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
At a time when translation technology is advancing so quickly, many people are now
questioning the need for a second language.
But many speakers of foreign languages praise the benefits of learning an additional
language. Three native English speakers tell the BBC why learning a second language is
important and how it has changed their life.
Alex Chaffer: “It gave me the confidence to interview footballers.”
When I moved to Germany four years ago, I could only say “hello” and “thank you” in
German. The first year I was here I didn’t learn a lot. I am now fluent in the language and work
on a website that covers Germany’s top football league, Bundesliga (德甲联赛).
Learning German has opened doors for me professionally. I didn’t interview footballers for
three years because I didn’t have the confidence in my speaking abilities, but now I can go up to
any player. It has totally changed my way of living.
James Westgarth: “I gave my children the gift of a second language.”
My first introduction to a foreign language was at a comprehensive school where I learnt
French. My parents had no language skills but they encouraged me so I could order food when
we went on holidays.
The result is a 23-year international career. I am now a sourcing director at a subsidiary (子
公司) of Lufthansa (德国汉莎航空公司). The success I have experienced in my career can be
boiled down (归结于) to my language skills and the cultural awareness they have brought me.
My own two children, who attend an international school in Toulouse, are of course
bilingual in French and English. Now they have a lot of international friends and they’re
discovering the world through two sets of eyes. The gift of a second language is the best thing I
can give to them.
Cassandra Scott: “Foreign languages did wonders for my English.”
I studied three languages in my final year at school: French, German and Russian. I am
now a freelance (从事自由职业的) translator in Edinburgh. Learning languages at school really
set the course for my career. Since studying translation, I have worked as an in-house translator
and an assistant language teacher for English in Osaka, Japan.
Learning foreign languages also did wonders for my English. It gave me a new perspective
(视角) on my own language and also gave me extra practice in identifying parts of speech, and
later on, analyzing literature.
36. What does Alex Chaffer probably do according to the passage?
A. A football player. B. A football coach.
C. A sports commenter. D. A sports journalist.
37. We can learn from James Westgarth’s experience that __________.
A. he teaches his two children French by himself
B. he started to learn French after he joined Lufthansa
C. he has benefited a lot from his understanding of French culture
D. he was encouraged to learn French so that one day he could work abroad
38. What benefit did Cassandra Scott get from learning foreign language?
A. She is currently teaching English full-time in Japan.
B. Being a translator has been her dream since childhood.
C. Foreign language learning provided new ideas about language.
D. Foreign language learning helped Cassandra decide her career path.
39. The passage focuses on _________.
A. why we need to learn a foreign language
B. why we can see the world in a special way
C. why a foreign language makes you aware of a different culture
D. why a foreign language deepens the understanding of our culture
B
Hita Gupta used to volunteer at a nursing home, trying to brighten the days of the residents.
Now she spreads sunshine far and wide.
As a 15-year-old sophomore (高二学生) at Conestoga High School, Hita has created a
nonprofit organization that specializes in bringing cheer to socially isolated seniors. Her
Brighten A Day foundation started out by sending goodie bags (礼包) with an adult coloring
book, a large-print puzzle book and crayons to Philadelphia-area nursing homes and sending
letters with uplifting messages to facilities in neighboring states.
Hita has since widened the scope ( 范 围 ) of her project, which is backed by donations
through a GoFundMe page as well as the work of an expanding army of volunteers. The project
has reached as far as Hawaii and now includes video messages as well as the delivery of smart
devices to help residents communicate with loved ones. “We’ve been able to reach so many
seniors – who are among the loneliest people in our society – and let them know they are not
alone,” Hita said.
Hita’s project has lifted spirits at the Genesis Wayne Center, according to Kaylee Nichols,
the facility’s director. “It’s impressive to see a high school student take that kind of initiative,”
Nichols said. “That generation, they normally don’t think about seniors.”
Hita was motivated to take action when officials at the nursing home where she used to
volunteer said that she couldn’t visit anymore because of the coronavirus outbreak. It made her
determined to do something else to try to help. She started the GoFundMe page, expanded the
foundation’s website and began organizing volunteers from around the country to write cards or
make videos for nursing home residents, who have been the most severely impacted by
COVID-19. Hita also expanded her project to include the acquisition (收购) and distribution of
smart devices to nursing homes and long-term care facilities.
“I’m very proud that Hita is able to bring smiles to so many seniors,” her mother, Swait,
wrote in an email. Hita said her foundation’s name was a reflection of her determination
to chase away doubt and depression for folks in need. “I thought of the sun,” Gupta said. “I
thought of people in the dark, lonely, and how much I wanted to brighten their days and bring
joy to them.”
40. What is the main aim of Hita’s Brighten A Day project?
A. To raise funds for nursing homes.
B. To deliver care to seniors at nursing homes.
C. To teach seniors to communicate effectively.
D. To facilitate the development of the nursing industry.
41. What can we learn about the Brighten A Day project from the text?
A. It started in Hawaii and then expanded to other states.
B. It is supported by volunteers across the country.
C. It encourages seniors to use smart devices less.
D. It offers its donors a special goodie bag.
42. According to Paragraph 4, Nichol thought highly of Hita because ________.
A. Hita took the lead in helping seniors
B. Hita distributed nursing devices for seniors
C. Hita started the GoFundMe page for seniors
D. Hita organized volunteers to write cards to seniors
43. How does Hita Gupta’s family feel about her efforts?
A. Surprised. B. Frustrated. C. Supportive. D. Disappointed.
44. What does her foundation’s name mean?
A. It shows her resolution to get rid of people’s sad feeling.
B. It’s a reflection of her decision to expand her project.
C. It mirrors her doubt to bring joy to people in need.
D. It is the public image of her project.
45. What can we learn from Hita’s story?
A. Fame is a great thirst of the young.
B. Free care facilities for seniors are necessary.
C. Smiling means getting personal desires satisfied.
D. Bringing spiritual pleasure to the elderly is meaningful.
C
Imagine taking to the skies, spreading your arms out and soaring (翱翔) through the clouds.
Flying is indeed possible – in your dreams. But no one can control what happens in dreams,
right? Wrong.
Dreams in which you are aware that you are dreaming and can control what happens are
called lucid dreams (清醒梦). These dreams are most common during the stage of sleep known
as rapid eye movement (REM) sleep.
Lucid dreaming has been referenced throughout history. It’s mentioned in Greek
philosopher Aristotle’s writing, as well as in Egyptian hieroglyphics (象形文字) and in the oral
traditions of Australian aborigines. However, it wasn’t until 1975 that British psychologist Keith
Hearne was credited as the first person to produce scientific proof that lucid dreams occur. Since
then, we have learned much more about this phenomenon.
According to a study published in the journal Consciousness and Cognition, 55 percent of
people have had a lucid dream at least once in their lifetime, while 23 percent experience lucid
dreams once a month or more. Though these numbers show that the majority of people don’t
have lucid dreams regularly, scientists are developing new technology for those who want to
have this experience. For example, Curzio Vasapollo invented a device called ZMax, a
headband that can monitor eye movements, body movements and heart rate to help people have
a lucid dream.
But why would someone want to have lucid dreams? As it turns out, lucid dreaming can
have many benefits. Alix Generous, a young woman suffering from autism (自闭症), said in her
TED talk: “I love lucid dreaming because it allows me to be free, without judgment of social
and physical consequences.” Also, learning how to have lucid dreams may help those who
suffer from nightmares. Through being able to control their actions, they may be able to
overcome the cause of their fear.
Lucid dreams may encourage creativity as well. According to the website Notes Read,
those who experience this dream state will find access to “an unbelievable fund of knowledge
and inspiration”. For example, British American filmmaker Christopher Nolan took inspiration
from his own lucid dreams when he wrote the 2010 sci-fi movie Inception.
Maybe one day, everyone can indulge in (沉浸在) lucid dreams.
46. What can we know about lucid dreaming?
A. It’s likely to cause nightmares.
B. Most people experience lucid dreams.
C. It usually happens during REM sleep.
D. We can sleepwalk when lucid dreaming.
47. From which source can you find scientific proof of lucid dreaming?
A. Aristotle’s writing.
B. Egyptian hieroglyphics.
C. Keith Hearne’s research.
D. Australian aborigines’ oral traditions.
48. A device called ZMax was invented to help people who want __________.
A. to prevent nightmares
B. to do some literary writing
C. to experience a lucid dream
D. to have sweet dreams regularly
49. How does lucid dreaming benefit people?
A. It can be a source of creativity.
B. It is an effective cure for autism.
C. It helps people adjust their heart rate.
D. It enables people to become confident.
50. What is the main purpose of the passage?
A. To demonstrate new technologies to treat sleep disorder.
B. To give a general introduction of lucid dreaming.
C. To describe an experiment about lucid dreaming.
D. To present a way to deal with lucid dreaming.
D
Should we focus on our goal, or on the process?
What happened to Brenda Martinez, a US Olympic runner, may provide us with the answer.
She lost her balance in the 800-meter run and failed to qualify for the Olympics. Instead of
focusing on her failure, she prepared to win in the next race. “I just quickly let go of what
happened in the 800m and got back to my routine, to focusing on all the little things I could do
that would give me the best chance of running well later in the week,” she told New York
Magazine. She said it was this mindset that led to her winning third place in the 1500-meter race
about a week later to qualify for the Olympics in Rio. Instead of attaching herself to the goal of
making the Olympic team, she concentrated on the process.
There is a problem with setting goals. Researchers from Harvard, the University of
Pennsylvania and Northwestern found that overemphasizing goals based on measurable
outcomes often leads to risk-taking, unethical (不道德的) behavior and reduced motivation.
Their results were published in a Harvard Business School report titled Goals Gone Wild: The
Systematic Side Effects of Over-Prescribing Goal Setting.
When you become overly focused on achieving the goal, you may lose sight of your
original purpose for accomplishing the goal in the first place. Another danger is actually
completing the goal without setting a plan for what’s next. For example, some marathon runners
experience what’s called the “post-race blues”. Achieving your goal may cause you to drop the
good habits that got you there in the first place. Dieters often experience this in what’s called
“yo-yo dieting” when they drop down to a desired weight, but then gain all the weight back
when they resume (重新开始) their bad habits.
“After you set a goal, it’s best to shift your focus from the goal itself to the process that
gives you the best chance of achieving it and to judge yourself based on how well you complete
that process,” columnist Brad Stulberg wrote on the website The Cut.
Ultimately, changing your attention from goals to process will cause you to achieve little
victories on your way to accomplishing long-term goals. Amy Cuddy, a Harvard Business
School psychology professor, wrote that focusing on this process “leaves you with a sense of
satisfaction and accomplishment, regardless of the measurable outcome”.
51. Why is Brenda Martinez’s experience mentioned in Paragraph 2?
A. To show opportunity favors the prepared mind.
B. To describe how important it is to set big goals.
C. To suggest learning from failure can bring success.
D. To show how focusing on the process can lead to success.
52. According to Paragraph 3, overemphasizing goals could bring about________.
A. the use of unfair means
B. ignoring the whole picture
C. overestimating the setbacks
D. being stressed by the risks involved
53. With the examples in Paragraph 4, the author intends to show that______.
A. we can’t focus on the goal too much
B. we must keep in mind why we set the goal
C. we should resume our habits when completing the goal
D. we should accept it is normal to feel down after success
54. What are the last two paragraphs mainly about?
A. Ways of judging a goal.
B. Ways to set long-term goals.
C. The best chance of achieving goals.
D. Benefits of focusing on the process.
55. The author supports his view ________.
A. by making a comparison B. by reasoning with examples
C. by giving statistics D. by doing an experiment
河北区 2020-2021 学年度高三年级总复习质量检测（一）
英语 笔试
第Ⅱ卷
注意事项：
1．用黑色墨水的钢笔或签字笔将答案写在答题卡上。
2．本卷共 6 小题，共 35 分。
第三部分：写作
第一节：阅读表达（共 5 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 10 分）
阅读短文，按照题目要求用英语回答问题。
All through school, I had only one close friend. We spent years together, essentially joined
at the hip. But then Greg moved away, and it would take more than 50 years to bring us
together again.
As children, Greg and I dove into everything with passion. We raced our bikes and
illustrated our own comic books. We even became attracted to the same blonde girl from around
the corner, a sixth-grader named Joanne who barely knew we existed.
The last time I saw Greg was sometime in 1966. I can’t recall saying goodbye before he
moved. But then, a few summers ago, I saw a familiar woman. “Excuse me. Would your name
happen to be Joanne?” “Uh, yes …” She didn’t recognize me until I explained who I was. We
hadn’t exchanged more than a few dozen words in our entire lifetime. “Have you stayed in
touch with Greg?” she asked. I was surprised she even knew of our friendship. “No. I haven’t,”
I admitted. “I wish I had.”
Back at the cabin (小屋) I checked my messages. I glanced at one email, then read it from
start to finish. The email was from Greg. Greg had tracked me down through social media. He
was now married, had two children and had become a musician and entrepreneur (企业家). We
exchanged several emails before connecting by phone. A month later, my wife and I drove to
meet Greg and his family.
Standing at his front door, I felt unsure of what to say or do. So much time had passed. But
after hugs and introductions, the years dissolved as we exchanged stories about our lives. I had
brought along the only picture I could find containing the two of us from my sixth birthday. As
he gazed at the photo, Greg handed me a small, old card: Greg’s invitation to my sixth birthday
party, signed “From Donnie” in faded blue crayon.
There were a few other keepsakes (纪念品) shared that evening, but none as meaningful as
the invitation and the snapshot (快照), companion pieces (成对的物品) stored apart and saved
for the reunion of two old friends.
56. What is the meaning of the underlined part in Paragraph 1? (no more than 5 words)
57.
What does Paragraph 2 mainly talk about? (no more than 10 words)
58. How did the author get in touch with Greg again? (no more than 10 words)
59. Why did the author consider the invitation and snapshot meaningful?
(no more than 15 words)
60. Suppose you have a long-lost friend, how do you plan to get back in touch with him?
Please explain. (no more than 20 words)
第二节：书面表达（满分 25 分）
61.
假设你是晨光中学的李津。你的英国笔友 Chris 将要主持校广播站新增的《走进中国》
栏目，他给你发来电子邮件，希望你给他简要介绍中国在扶贫方面的情况，以便进行更好
的报道。请你根据提示给他回一封邮件，内容包括：
（1） 中国约有 7 亿人摆脱了贫困；
（2） 教育、职业培训和技术的引进发挥了重要的作用；
（3） 简单谈谈你的感想。
注意：
（1） 词数 100 词左右；
（2） 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
参考词汇：
扶贫 poverty relief
Dear Chris,
________________________________________________________________________
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Yours,
Li Jin
河北区 2020-2021 学年度高三年级总复习质量检测（一）
英语笔试参考答案
第Ⅰ卷
第一、二部分（Key to 1-55）
1． B 2． D 3． C 4． D 5． A 6． B 7． A 8．A 9． B 10．C
11．C 12．B 13．B 14．D 15．C 16．B 17．A 18．A 19．C 20．D
21．B 22．C 23．D 24．D 25．A 26．D 27．C 28．C 29．B 30．A
31．D 32．B 33．C 34．B 35．A 36．D 37．C 38．D 39．A 40．B
41．B 42．A 43．C 44．A 45．D 46．C 47．C 48．C 49．A 50．B
51．D 52．A 53．B 54．D 55．B
第Ⅱ卷
第三部分
第一节
Some possible answers:
56．Stayed together.
57．How close the author and Greg were in childhood.
58．By receiving an email from Greg.
59．Because t hey witnessed two friends’ separation and reunion.
Or: Because companion pieces stored apart and saved for the reunion of two old friends.
60．Open.
第二节
61.
One possible version:
Dear Chris,
I’m so glad to hear from you! Knowing that you are interested in our anti-poverty project
at the national scale, I’m willing to give you a brief account of its current development.
Thanks to the poverty relief policy, the past few years have witnessed great improvement
in people’s living conditions. By now, about 700 million people have been lifted out of poverty,
which shows the efficiency and practicality of its strategies. Education, professional training as
well as technology introduction have played an important role in the process. As a matter of fact,
my uncle, whose family is in a remote and poor area, has benefited from the project. Now, the
whole family lives a life of happiness without worrying about food and clothing.
From my perspective, I’m amazed at and proud of the great achievement brought about by
poverty relief work, which is bound to make China more harmonious and prosperous and make
her people gain more contentment and happiness. I hope the information will be helpful and I’d
like you to come to China in the near future.
Yours,
Li Jin
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