2020届成都市三原外国语学校高三英语下学期期中试题及答案.pdf
20202020 届成都市三原外国语学校高三英语下学期期中试题及答案届成都市三原外国语学校高三英语下学期期中试题及答案第一部分第一部分阅读（共两节，满分阅读（共两节，满分4 40 0 分）分）第一节（共第一节（共 1515 小题；每小题小题；每小题 2 2 分，满分分，满分 3030 分）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 ATheatre reflects the values of the civilization out of which it grows.The following are the types of theatreperformances an ancient Roman might have witnessed then.Fescennine VerseFescennine Verse was a pioneer of Roman comedy.Ironic and improvisational（即兴的）,it was used mainly atfestivals or weddings,and as invective.With early native Italian funny dialogues in Latin verse,it was thought tohave combined with a tradition of performances by masked dancers and musicians from Etruria.Fabula AtellanaFabula Atellana relied on common characters,masks,direct humor,and simple plots.They were performedby actors improvising.Fabula Atellana came from the Oscan city of Atella.There were 4 main types of characters:the braggart,the greedy blockhead,the clever hunchback and the stupid old man,like modern Punch and Judyshows.Fabula TogataNamed for the clothing symbolic of the Roman people Fabula Togata had various subtypes.One was theFabula Tabernaria,named for the tavern（酒馆）where the comedys preferred characters,lowlifes,might be found.One describing more middle-class types,and continuing the Roman clothing theme,was the Fabula Trabeata.Fabula PraetextaFabula Praetexta is the name for Roman tragedies on Roman themes,Roman history or current politics.Fabula Praetexta was less popular than tragedies on Greek themes.During the Golden Age of drama in the MiddleRepublic,there were four great Roman writers of tragedy,Naevius,Ennius,Pacuvius,and Accius.Of their survivingtragedies,90 titles remain.All the performances above began as a translation of Greek forms,even to the extent of their beingperformed in Greek costume.1.Where might an ancient Roman witness Fescennine Verse?A.At a party.B.At a funeral.C.At a wedding.D.At a concert.2.Which type of performance describes the middle-class life?A.Fabula Atellana.B.Fabula Tabernaria.C.Fabula Trabeata.D.Fabula Praetexta.3.What do the listed types of performances have in common?A.They copy Latin dramas.B.They take on Greek forms.C.They reflect Roman themes.D.They refer to Italian stories.BWho is a genius?This question has greatly interested humankind for centuries.Lets state clearly:Einstein was a genius.His face is almost the international symbol for genius.But we wantto go beyond one man and explore the nature of genius itself.Why is it that some people are so much moreintelligent or creative than the rest of us?And who are they?In the sciences and arts,those praised as geniuses were most often white men,of European origin.Perhapsthis is not a surprise.Its said that history is written by the victors,and those victors set the standards foradmission to the genius club.When contributions were made by geniuses outside the clubwomen,or people ofa different color1 or beliefthey were unacknowledged and rejected by others.A study recently published bySciencefound that as young as age six,girls are less likely than boys to say thatmembers of their gender(性别)are“really,really smart.”Even worse,the study found that girls act on that belief:Around age six they start to avoid activities said to be for children who are“really,really smart.”Can our planetafford to have any great thinkers become discouraged and give up?It doesnt take a genius to know the answer:lynot.Heres the good news.In a wired world with constant global communication,were all positioned to seeflashes of genius wherever they appear.And the more we look,the more we will see that social factors(因素)likegender,race,and class do not determine the appearance of genius.As a writer says,future geniuses come fromthose with“intelligence,creativity,perseverance(毅力),and simple good fortune,who are able to change theworld.”4.Whatdoes the author think of victors standards for joining the genius club?A.Theyre unfair.B.Theyre conservative.C.Theyre objective.D.Theyre strict.5.What can we infer about girls from the study inScience?A.They think themselves smart.B.They look up to great thinkers.C.They see gender differences earlier than boys.D.They are likely to be influenced by social beliefs6.Why are more geniuses known to the public?A.Improved global communication.B.Less discrimination against women.C.Acceptance of victors concepts.D.Changes in peoples social positions.7.What is the best title for the text?A.Geniuses Think AlikeB.Genius Takes Many FormsC.Genius and IntelligenceD.Genius and LuckCThe herd of elephants moving north after leaving the Xishuangbanna National Nature Reserve in Yunnanprovince has drawn widespread public attention,with tens of millions of people following its movement on TVprograms and social media platforms.But this is not because its the first time wild Asian Elephants have wandered away from their habitat andheaded northward,but for only this time the herd has traveled more than 400 kilometers as far as Kunming.Photographs,videos and stories of the herds movement have sparked widespread discussions even overseas.However,there is a need to go behind the“cute photos”and the seemingly“fantastic”event and identify thereasons why wild elephants are leaving their habitat,and find ways to establish harmonious human-animalrelationship within habitats and the surrounding forests and human settlements.It is important to scientificallymark the limits of the habitats for elephants and other animals in Xishuangbanna and elsewhere in the country forecological reasons as well.Planting trees is a key and fundamental step toward restoration of nature.Yet long-term investment and amore scientific approach are needed to maintain the remaining forests as well as to extend the forest cover andstrengthen conservation.Nevertheless,tree cover alone doesnt mean a suitable habitat for all animals,for different species needdifferent types of vegetation to survive and breed.The elephant herd in Yunnan is a reminder that we have toscientifically conserve the existing forests and turn them into suitable habitats for different species of animals andbirds,which will ultimately benefit humans.More ambitious targets should be set to rebuild or improve the food chain,and measures taken to ensureforest resources help wildlife flourish,in order to establish a harmonious human-animal relationship.Forests around the globe are still shrinking,particularly those in tropical and developing countries.The nextdecade therefore will be extremely important for the worlds forests and wildlife,and China can play a leading rolein saving them by better protecting its forests and expanding its forest cover.8.Why has the herd of elephants caused so much public interest?A.There exist heated discussions in the whole country even overseas.B.TV programs and social media platforms want to benefit from them.C.They are the first wild Asian Elephants to leave their natural habitat.D.The elephants has traveled a long distance and lived in harmony with humans.9.What can we infer from the third paragraph about the“fantastic”event?A.More research on the reasons behind the event is required.B.Scientists need to limit the habitats for elephants and other animals.C.People should find ways to have a good relationship with elephants.D.Theres an urgent demand for detailed information about the elephants.10.Which method is provided in the passage to restore nature?A.Expanding the coverage of forest.B.Getting the governments policy support.C.Bringing up various ways to protect the forests.D.Offering more kinds of vegetation to all animals.11.What does this event of elephants leaving their habitats remind us to do?A.To set more goals to change the food chain.B.To be aware of the situation of the existing forests.C.To realize harmonious coexistence of human and nature.D.To reduce the destruction of the forests around the globe.DGlobally,people use roofs to dry out food,do their laundry and sleep.In Belfast,where were based,theres aculture of enjoying looking down on the city from up high,because its in a valley.But because we were a conflictarea for a long time,many people didnt want to live,work or hang out in the city,and our roofs cape has beenneglected.Rooftop projects can be as big or as small as you want.They can be used as social or cultural spaces,for green orblue public facilities.But its not just about commercial opportunities;it can be as simple as an individual turninghis/her city balcony into a mini garden or vegetable patch.Its not just about doing it on a rooftop because its“cool”.Itsabout giving up the deep-rooted thought that roofs are off limits and embracing their challenges asopportunities.That can make a huge difference.For instance,were helping turn the rooftop car park of a citycentral shopping centre into an outdoor space for employees,due to restrictions they now face indoors becauseof COVID-19.Using rooftops creatively allows us to cope with many of the challenges faced by cities today-be thoseenvironmental,social,technological,or cultural.At the moment,were being forced to rethink how we use publicspaces due to COVID-19.With lots of restrictions on enclosed areas,we should be acknowledging rooftopsalternatives.For example,Rotterdam recently hosted a play that took place across its rooftops.Each roof lit up andhosted a different part of the drama,while residents sat and watched,listening to the action through headphones.Are there any challenges?Rain is one.Also is health and safety.But there are creative and practical solutions to allthe barriers we face.In fact,the challenges are what make rooftops so exciting-because they give you even moreopportunities to be creative and solve problems.It is always a matter of trial and error.12.What can we learn about rooftops in the first two paragraphs?A.People enjoy getting together on rooftops.B.People can use rooftops to their own advantage.C.Rooftops are made good use of by locals in Belfast.D.Rooftops projects were launched for commercial reasons.13.How can rooftops benefit people in their life?A.Rooftops can be adapted to car parks.B.Rooftops help solve environmental problems.C.Rooftops can provide space for work and play.D.People can exchange their thoughts on rooftops.14.What will be possibly mentioned after the last paragraph?A.The new challenges of the future.B.Reasons for building rooftop projects.C.Exciting development of rooftop projects.D.Solutions to the challenges we are facing now.15.What is the authors purpose in writing the text?A.To introduce rooftop projects in Belfast.B.To encourage people to start rooftop projects.C.To analyze the current situation of rooftop projects.D.To offer suggestions on long-term city development.第二节（共第二节（共 5 5 小题；每小题小题；每小题 2 2 分，满分分，满分 1 10 0 分）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How similar are language and music?Language is part of our daily lives,no matter where we live in the world._16_Both language and musicplay a huge role in our culture and here are some of their similarities.Both language and music have a writing system.In English we record language using the alphabet,which is a collection of letters.Similarly,we use notes（音符）to keep a record of music.Musicians read notes and create meaning in the form of music._17_By writingpieces of text or music,we are able to share experiences through time.We can read the ideas or hear thecomposition（作品）of someone who lived hundreds of years ago._18_You can make a good guess at where someone is from by listening to the language he uses.In the same way,we know that styles of music are different around the world,giving us the opportunity to explore many differentcultures through their music and providing us with music for every situation.Both share emotion._19_Of course you may be able to see it in my face,but you will know for sure through my words.Similarly,music can sound angry,sad or happy.Music can show you exactly how the composer was or is feeling,and allows us to share that emotion.Whenyou feel happy,you might want to sing and dance to a happy song tocelebrate your happiness._20_I think we have all used music to express or process our emotions,oftencombining it with language in the form of song lyrics（歌词）.A.Both are expressive.B.Both vary with culture.C.How do you know that I am angry?D.We use language to express our thoughts.E.Similarly,music is part of many peoples lives.F.So just as you read English,you can read music.G.In contrast,you probably also listen to sad music when you are feeling down.第二部分第二部分语言运用（共两节，满分语言运用（共两节，满分4545 分）分）第一节（共第一节（共 2020 小题；每小题小题；每小题 1.51.5 分，满分分，满分 3030 分）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My family and I belonged to(属于)a country club lying across the street from the Long Island Sound.Eachsummer,the big_21_for us was the pool.I learned how to swim and_22_the swimming team but wasnever really a good swimmer._23_,swimming in my younger days was a way to keep_24_,and swimmingon a team gave me a sense of belonging.For the next 30 years,most of our summer days were spent around thatpool.In 1973,I was married and had a_25_.What made our little home even more_26_was when Idiscovered that four_27_away was Rath Park Pool!Each of my five kids_28_swimming lessons and learned all the different swimming styles.They laterjoined the swim team,competed in_29_and won prizes.My daughter even became a_30_at the townpool.Though Id have liked to have life stand_31_,it doesnt.My children lost interest in swimming andcontinued their life.But the pool was still four blocks from my home,so I began to_32_swimming again.I gotso much out of it that I joined the local pool_33_I could swim year-round.Whenever I swam,I would alwayscome out feeling_34_.And sitting at the bottom of the pool,I could also see through all of the_35_andproblems Ive had in life!What has swimming taught me?Ive learned that_36_is the key to being a good swimmer.If you arebalanced in the_37_you have no resistance(阻力).Working on staying balanced made me_38_thesimilarities between life in and out of the pool.If you_39_keeping yourself balanced,you will be able to swimright through the stress and problems that life_40_at you!21.A.attractionB.reserveC.destinationD.achievement22.A.ledB.formedC.coachedD.joined23.A.ThereforeB.HoweverC.InsteadD.Besides24.A.wiseB.outgoingC.coolD.confident25.A.houseB.carC.dreamD.home26.A.alarmingB.wonderfulC.popularD.familiar27.A.blocksB.milesC.stepsD.kilometers28.A.tookB.expectedC.providedD.taught29.A.teamsB.meetingsC.clubsD.matches30.A.gatekeeperB.bodyguardC.lifesaverD.doctor31.A.quietB.silentC.stillD.calm32.A.give upB.apply forC.take upD.adapt to33.A.whileB.thoughC.butD.so34.A.tiredB.relaxedC.stressedD.addicted35.A.differencesB.worriesC.joyD.excitement36.A.balanceB.strengthC.effortD.honesty37.A.teamB.waterC.competitionD.trip38.A.describeB.studyC.showD.realize39.A.refer toB.relate toC.work onD.work out40.A.throwsB.firesC.pointsD.looks第二节（共第二节（共 1 10 0 小题；每小题小题；每小题 1.51.5 分，满分分，满分 1515 分）分）阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1 个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式Wild Chinese sturgeon(鲟
