-高三上英语期末模拟试卷注意事项:1. 答题前,考生先将自己的姓名、准考证号填写清晰,将条形码精确粘贴在考生信息条形码粘贴区。2.选择题必须使用 2B 铅笔填涂;非选择题必须使用 0.5 毫米黑色字迹的签字笔书写,字体工整、字迹清晰。3.请按照题号次序在各题目的答题区域内作答,超过答题区域书写的答案无效;在草稿纸、试题卷上答题无效。4.保持卡面清洁,不要折叠,不要弄破、弄皱,不准使用涂改液、修正带、刮纸刀。第一部分 (共 20 小题,每题 1.5 分,满分 30 分)1.As teachers we shouldn’t accept the argument given by some people _______ standardized tests restrict educators too much and take the joy out of teaching.A.whereB.whatC.how D.that2.The expert points out the phenomenon that cream goes bad faster than butter______ its structure rather than its chemical composition.A.lives up toB.gets down toC.comes down toD.stands up to3.—I will be a vice president in a year or two.—You can’t be serious!_______.A.I can’t make it B.I can’t help it C.I won’t tell a soul D.I wouldn’t bet on it4.—Next Monday is my birthday.—Is that so? ______A.I can’t believe my ears. B.I’m so glad to hear that.C.What presents do you want? D.Many happy returns of the day!5.The maple trees turn a brilliant red in autumn, adding another to the colors in the harvest season.A.themeB.versionC.category D.dimension6.Breaking up is the business of the two lovers, ________ no other person should be involved.A.whichB.in thatC.that D.in which7.Though lacking the necessary working experience, my cousin got the job ______ her confidence and flexibility.A.in terms of B.in response toC.by virtue of D.with respect to8.Never in my life ________ such a beautiful sunrise!A. have I seen B. I have seenC. did I see D. I saw9.--It took me eight years to build up my business, a...