2020届广州市第二中学高三英语下学期期中考试试题及参考答案.pdf

20202020 届广州市第二中学高三英语下学期期中考试试题及参考答案届广州市第二中学高三英语下学期期中考试试题及参考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 AIts a tempting habit for them to look at their smartphone rather than make eye contact with someone.Thereis so much to look at:photographs,social media feeds,messages and emails.No wonder they are glued to theirscreens.But is it good for them?There have been many claims about the damage looking at screens does to our eyesight.Some people fearedstaring at a small bright box could make us short-sighted.This is a particular concern for children and youngpeople,who spend a higher percentage of time using electronic devices.BBC reporter,Rory Jones,says,“There isenough evidence that no matter how long teenagers are spending looking at screens,they come acrossinformation about issues such as anorexia and self-harm that could prove damaging to their mental health.”But a new study says time in front of computers and phones might not be as bad for young people as manythink.Research by the Oxford Internet Institute examined data from more than 17,000 teenagers intheUK,Irelandand theUnited States.Their study concluded that most links between life satisfaction and socialmedia use were tiny,accounting for less than 1%of a teenagers wellbeing.Professor Przybylski,director ofresearch,said,“99.75%of a persons life satisfaction has nothing to do with their use of social media.”Theresearch found that family,friends and school life all had a greater impact on wellbeing.So,does this mean young people can spend longer looking at social media?TheOxfordresearchers areconfident about its findings and that any connection between screen time and mental health is very small.Dr.MaxDavie,officer for health improvement at theRoyalCollege,calls the study a“small first step”,but he says there areother issues to explore,such as screen times interference(干预)with other important activities like sleep,exerciseand time with family or friends.Perhaps for now,the“right”amount of screen time is only a matter of personaljudgement.1.What is peoples common belief concerning screen time?A.Looking at screens does harm to young people.B.Screen time provides a chance for teenagers to learn.C.Most teenagers get near-sighted due to looking at screens.D.A small amount of time online does little harm to teenagers.2.What can we learn from the new study by the Oxford Internet Institute?A.Screen time has a great influence on peoples daily activities.B.The right amount of the screen time is related to its content.C.There is a close link between social media and self-satisfaction.D.Social bonds play a more significant role in peoples wellbeing than social media.3.Where is the passage most probably taken from?A.A science fiction.B.A science magazine.C.A research paper.D.An economics book.BAs a 51-year-old first-aid responder since 1984,Jeffrey never knows what type of situation he might walk into,or who hell meet along the wayTen years into the job,Jeffrey received a call that reported that a man in his early 30s had fallen down in theMall of America.When Jeffrey and his partner arrived at the scene,they found the young male face down on theground.He had gone unconscious,making weak attempts to breathe.His wife stood beside him holding theirsmall son in horror.They quickly rushed to calm the man to keep him under control and offer necessary first aid.After Jeffrey dropped the patient off at the neighboring hospital,he thought about the man and his family for along time.Jeffrey thought he had experienced everything under the sun until one random visit to Office Max three yearsago,where he met a man repeatedly walking back and forth while staring at him.As it turned out,the man wasthe patient he had saved 20 years earlier.You gave me 20 years more than I ever thought Id have,the man said.He thanked Jeffrey repeatedly andtold him he had someone he wanted him to meet.He stepped around the corner and reappeared with a20-something-year-old man.Jeffrey instantly knew that it was the son he had seen standing by his mother allthose years agoThat day changed my life,Jeffrey said.Before that,everything was about workWhen I talk to mybeginner-training class,I tell them you never know the effect you can have on someones life.4.What did Jeffrey do with the young man?A.He cured the man at the scene.B.He took care of the mans wife and son.C.He only sent the man to hospital.D.He did what was needed5.What did Jeffrey think of the encounter with the man at Office Max?A.It was a common routine.B.It was troublesomeC.It was unbelievableD.It was a dangerous situation.6.Why was the man thankful to Jeffrey?A.Jeffrey helped bring up his little sonB.Jeffrey donated to support his family.C.Jeffreys help gave him the present happy life.D.Jeffreys kindness taught his son to be a new doctor.7.How did the meeting change Jeffreys life?A.He was rewarded with much moneyB.He changed his attitude to his job.C.He got a promotion to be a team leader.D.He took up teaching work to train newcomers.CWe have most friends at the age of 26 afterhaving spent the first quarter of our lives building up ourfriendship circle,new research has claimed.The research into friendship shows that our social circle peaks at 26 years and 7 months,at which wetypically have five close friends.Women are most popular at 25 years and 10 months,with men hitting the highestfriendship point a little later at 27 years and 3 months.The research,by Forever Friends,shows that about a third of adults meet their closest friends while at school,with about a fifth saying they meet them at work.Social networks such as Facebook and Twitter now also play a major role in building new friendship.Theresearch points out that 25 to 34-year-olds make 22 friends via Facebook,compared to 18 to 24-year-olds whomake 12,and 35 to 44-year-olds who make just four.Forever Friends relationship coach Sam Owen says,“It is no coincidence that over a third of us meet our bestfriends at school.It is a key time in our lives when friendship is growing through sharing notes,giving gifts,seeingeach other regularly and laughing a lot.As adults we can often forget how powerful these small things are andhow the little things can make a difference.Later in life we find ourselves losing friends.Over half of us lose friendship through moving,while 36%saythat over time they grow apart from close pals.Having children also causes 19%todrift away fromchildhoodfriends.With growing pressure being put on friendship these days,its important to make time for our friendship.8.How many friends can a 20-year-old college student make via Facebook?A.22.B.18.C.12.D.4.9.In Paragraph 5,the author is trying to tell the readers _.A.how important making friends isB.school time is an important period to develop friendshipC.how much has been done to keep friendshipD.that friendship is not easy to keep10.The underlined phrase drift away from in Paragraph 6 means _.A.make sense ofB.make up withC.feel sorry forD.lose touch with11.This passage is mostprobably taken from _.A.a newspaperB.an advertisementC.a textbookD.Facebook or TwitterDIn recent years,people have been focusing on the quality of food that children are fed in schools.Former FirstLady Michelle Obama worked hard to make school lunches healthier,resulting in new menus that featured less fatand salt,more fruits and vegetables.But high-quality nutrients count for little when there is no time to eat them.Amy Ettinger reports,There isno national standard on how much time kids get to eat that meal.And with schools being occupied with testscores,teachers are using every available minute for lesson time,which often leaves kids without enough eatingtime.This is a problem because the length of the school lunch period is a key factor(因素)in how much nutritionchildren actually gel.Research has found that having less than 20 minutes for lunch results in children consumingmuch less of their lunch than those with more than 20 minutes.This is really terrible.For many low-income kids,that cafeteria lunch can represent half their daily energyintake.Theres also another terrible message that its acceptable to wolf down food as fast as possible beforerushing off to your next class.Cafeteria time should be a chance to interact with friends,to learn important socialskills,to observe and share varieties of food.It should be a break in day,a chance to relax before heading into theafternoon.As Ettinger explains,some parents are hoping the National Parent Teacher Association will address this issue.This,in turn,would help parents push their kids schools for better lunch time standards.Meanwhile,if you have akid in this situation,you can help by packing a healthy lunch to spare them the cafeteria lineup.Make the foodseasy to eat,provide non-messy snacks that can be eaten in class,put great effort into serving a hearty breakfast,and sit down as a family for dinner whenever possible.12.What did Michelle Obama make efforts to improve?A.The quality of school lunches.B.The performance of school kids.C.The school lunch time kids have.D.The eating habits of school kids.13.What happens to children in American schools?A.They are occupied with many tests.B.They fail to get along with each other.C.They consume more meat than before.D.They have less lunch time than before.14.How are low-income kids influenced by the problem at school?A.They cant go to classes on time.B.They cant have enough energy.C.They cant share different kinds of food.D.They cant hold a positive attitude toward life.15.What can parents do to solve the problem?A.Prepare a better lunch for their kids.B.Stop their kids going to the cafeteria.C.Force schools to make adjustments to lunch.D.Guide their kids on how to pack their own lunch.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Remember the days when ordering delivery food consisted only of pizza and burgers?Things have changednow.Nowadays the food delivery service is a booming industry.On the surface,the idea of online food deliveryseems like a win-win for the customer and restaurant._16_Lets examine the pros and cons of online food delivery services.Customers can order their favorite comfort food from the couch while watching their favorite show andhaving it delivered to their front door.Sounds amazing,right?The convenience attracts many different types ofcustomers,not just unmarried young people who are occupied with work._17_18_Long wait times for online food delivery can often due to traffic,weather,how busy a restaurant isand the complexity of a customers order.Does a customer want to wait an extra half hour just to have their fooddelivered?Customers should pick up their food themselves if their hunger cannot wait.An obvious benefit to restauranteurs in offering food delivery is the increased income they will likelyearn._19_Due to this,offering delivery services will ensure that they arent turning away any hungrycustomers.Customers are typically paying more money when ordering through an online delivery service,in addition tothe cost of the food.These fees can include a booking fee,busy area fees and even a tip to the deliverydriver._20_Despite some imperfections,online food delivery services are typically beneficial for both customers andrestaurants.They allow customers to diversify their diets from their couches by trying new restaurants and helpingrestaurants attract new customers.A.Their restaurants have a limited number of seats.B.People usually tip less when they are ordering food online.C.Parents with no time to cook can use online food delivery too.D.However,this seemingly ideal situation is not without weakness.E.Ordering from online food delivery services is not a quick experience.F.Is a sandwich worth that much just because you are too lazy to leave home?G.A win-win situation means the outcome is beneficial for everyone who is involved.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After a long day work,I was heading home tired but happy.Stopping at a fruit market,I chosea_21_space and reversed(倒车)in.But then I was being_22_by one of these passers-by of almostrunning her daughter over.The girl was actually a teenager,who was old enough to have her owncommon_23_.It is seldom to see a little kid running wild in a carpark,where you would_24_.After I parked,I walked up to the lady and_25_her what else I could have done.When she pointed outthat I was heading into one car space but changed my mind,I told her_26_that I had never intended for theparking space in front and mentioned that I had my reverse lights_27_.“So lets just regard it as amisunderstanding,shall we?”I suggested,rather than_28_with her about the parking.She said“Yes,lets”,but showed me her_29_face.Later,an elderly couple nearby who had_30_it all and told me I had_31_it well and that theangry woman was in the wrong.This_32_some comfort to me.While in the market,I thought aboutthe_33_.If I had responded to the lady in anger,then I would have ended up taking her poison on too.Butby managing to stay calm,there was a totally different_34_.Car parks in summer are never the most_35_places tobe anyway.Fuses(导 火 线)runshort_36_the heat and busyness.People are likely to lose_37_in crowds.But if we are ableto_38_other people instead of only thinking of ourselves,it will avoid adding more_39_to the fire.The car park incident left me with_40_and self-love while it left the other people with anger.I knowwhich I would prefer.21.A.outerB.parkingC.livingD.working22.A.invitedB.pleasedC.accusedD.visited23.A.senseB.ideaC.interestD.behavior24.A.readB.wonderC.restD.stop25.A.askedB.remindedC.orderedD.abused26.A.lazilyB.honestlyC.quicklyD.easily27.A.upB.downC.onD.off28.A.agreeB.fightC.encourageD.supply29.A.sadB.happyC.boredD.angry30.A.possessedB.chargedC.witnessedD.influenced31.A.interruptedB.realizedC.repairedD.handled32.A.praisedB.offeredC.reducedD.fixed33.A.incidentB.fortuneC.progressD.evidence34.A.contentB.sceneC.goalD.result35.A.lovelyB.difficultC.excitingD.amazing36.A.apart fromB.regardless ofC.due toD.in case of37.A.temperB.heartC.balanceD.belief38.A.instructB.guideC.considerD.introduce39.A.powderB.waterC.saltD.fuel40.A.reactionB.peaceC.confidenceD.passion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It has been widely accepted that dinosaurs died out because of_41._unexpected incident.But wildlifetoday disappears or is in danger just because humans do harm_42._it.For example,tigers are hunted for furto make carpets;grassland_43._(destroy)without mercy(怜悯)so that a lot of animals can only live in securereserves.Last year,scientists saw some monkeys making useof acertain kind ofinsects to protectthemselves_44._fierce mosquitoes.After a careful study,scientists found that the insects containa_45._(power)drug.Then local farmers were employed_46._(catc