2020届揭阳市第一中学高三英语期末试题及答案解析.pdf
20202020 届揭阳市第一中学高三英语期末试题及答案解析届揭阳市第一中学高三英语期末试题及答案解析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 AMy Biggest ChallengeAs a writer on an adventure sports magazine,Idalways fought shy of doing the adventurous stuff myself,preferring instead to observe the experts from a safe distance and relay their experiences to readers in the form ofwritten language.Thus,when I was challenged to take part in a mountain climb in aid of raising money forcharity-and to write about it afterwards-I was unwilling,to say the least.I was lucky enough to have a brilliant climbing coach called Keith,who put me through my paces after mydaily work.He gave me knowledge about everything from the importance of building muscle groups to how toavoid tiredness through nutrition.It quickly became apparent that the mechanics of climbing were more complexthan I had imagined.There was the equipment and techniques Id never even heard of,all of which would come inhandy on the snow-capped peak Id be climbing.Aware of the challenge,Keith made a detailed action plan and I forced myself to stick to it,doing a dailyworkout at the gym and going on hikes with a heavy pack.I perfected my technique on the climbing wall and evenwent to climb the mountains to get vital experience.My self-belief increased alongside my muscle power and Ibecame confident about finishing the climb.All too soon I was on a plane to my destination.On that day,when I looked up at the mountain,I thought ofabandoning it.But then I remembered all the hard work Id done and how disappointed Keith would be if I gave upat the last minute-not to mention letting down the charity and the sense of failure Id experience myself.With adeep breath I gathered my equipment and headed out into the sunshine to meet the rest of the group.And as I sit here now,tapping away on my laptop,Im amazed at the details in which I can recall every secondof the climb:the burning muscles,the tiredness,the minor problems along the way.Could I have been betterprepared?Possibly.Would I be back for another go?Thankfully not.The feeling of being excited when I stood ontop of the world is a never-to-be-repeated experience but one I will enjoy forever nevertheless.1.At the beginning of the activity,the author revealed his _.A.disappointment in the coming adventure.B.expectation of writing about his experience.C.lack of enthusiasm for the challenge hed been offered.D.curiosity about taking part in the mountain climb for charity.2.What did the author realise during his climb training?A.The knowledge about climbing was really confusing.B.The equipment was the key factor to reach the peak.C.Climbing was much more complicated than expected.D.Hard training was far more important than making plans.3.How did the author feel after he succeeded in climbing the mountain?A.He was relieved that he wouldnt have to do it again.B.He was well satisfied that he had done his best for it.C.He was surprised that he had managed to complete it.D.He was regretful that it wasnt as smooth as imagined.BLas Vegascity inNevadais built in a desert.The city may be known to the outside world for its partying.Butofficials have found that there are 21 square kilometers of useless grass.The grass is never laid on,played on oreven stepped on.The grass is only there to look nice.Now,the city is asking theNevadastate legislature to ban useless grass.It is trying to become the first placeinAmericato ban that kind of grass often seen between streets,in housing developments and in office parks.It is estimated that useless grass makes up 40%of all the grass inLas Vegasand it needs a lot of water tosurvive.Grass needs four times more water than dry climate plants like cactus.By tearing out the grass,the citycould reduce yearly water usage by 15%.In 2003,the Southern Nevada Water Authority banned developers from planting grass in front of new homes.It also offered homeowners$30 for each square meter of grass they tear out.But fewer people are now using theprogram.Water usage has increased in southernNevadaby 9%since 2019.And last year,Las Vegaswent a record240 days without major rainfall.The Colorado River provides much ofNevadas drinking water.The river could losemore water as climate change affects it.Water officials in other dry cities said water usage needs to be reduced.But they fear the reaction to reformslike the ones inLas Vegasif their communities do not accept them.Cynthia Campbell is the water resources adviserfor the city ofPhoenixinArizona.“There might come a point when city restrictions get too severe for someresidents.Theyll say that is the point of no return for them,”Campbellsaid.“For some people,its a pool.For somepeople,its grass.”4.Why doesLas Vegascity try to ban useless grass?A.To protect the local people.B.To beautify the city.C.To reduce water usage.D.To reduce waste.5.What program was carried out inLas Vegasin 2003?A.Allowing planting grass before new houses.B.Encouraging the residents to tear out grass.C.Praising those who signed on the program.D.Awarding those who reduced water usage.6.What is implied inCampbells words in the last paragraph?A.Many residents wont follow the ban.B.Reaction to the reform will vary personally.C.Other measures should be taken to protect wetter.D.Water officials should take many factors into account.7.What is the best title for the text?A.Las VegasPlans to Ban Useless GrassB.A Method Is Adopted to SaveLas VegasC.Choices between Beauty and PracticeD.Grass Is Important but Useless inLas VegasCBob,a Burroughs junior high school football player,always had his mom cheering him on.He didnt playexciting positions.He played as a linebacker(中后卫球员).Sadly,he often found himself at the bottom of the piles,where everyone would jump onto each other at the end of every play.Bobs mom realized it was hard for her sonto hear her cheering.She hadto find a solution,but couldnt find one.Then one day the coach from the school team asked him if he wanted to join the team.Bob wasecstatic,because he was only a ninth grader.His mom was also excited,since she loved football and especially lovedwatching her son play.She kept considering a way for him to hear her.A cowbell!That was it.Now from thebottom of the piles Bob would hear his mom shaking her cowbell crazily,knowing she was there for him.Bobs team finally made it to the state championship game.What exciting time to play at Busch Stadiumunder the lights!This experience made Bob appreciate all the years that his mom had sacrificed everything to gethim to practice every day,to wash his uniforms,and to never miss a game.He had to do something.On the night of the state championship game,the loudspeakers introduced Bob,and as he walked onto thefield his mom shook the cowbell,hard.However,it didnt sound right.She looked its inside,and found a notesaying,”Thank you,Mom.”Bob had left her a note expressing his appreciation for always being with him,filling herheart with warmth.Finally Burroughs claimed the title of State Champion.While others were cheering and admiring the statechampionship cup,Bob s mom clutched(紧握)her cowbell happily.Years later,Bobs mom died.While digging through her belongings,he found the cowbell with the note.Bobtook it to his moms funeral and rang it,whispering,Thank you,Mom.”8.What does the underlined word ecstatic”mean in Paragraph 2?A.CuriousB.DisappointedC.AnxiousD.Delighted9.Why did Bobs mom want to get a cowbell?A.To amuse her cow.B.To teach her cowC.To attract his attention.D.To make him hear her10.What can be learned from Paragraph 3?A.Bobs mom devoted much time to himB.Bob was the best player in his teamC.Bob owed his success to his coachD.Bobs mom was a football player at college11.Why didnt the cowbell sound as usual that night?A.The mother was very weak.B.Bob had put a note inside the bell.C.The weather became terrible suddenlyD.The bell had been broken deliberates.DThe United Nations Educational,Scientific and Cultural Organization(UNESCO)included on December 17,2020 Chinas Tai Chi on the RepresentativeList of the Intangible（无形的）Cultural Heritage of Humanity.Thedecision was announced during the online meeting of the UNESCO Intergovernmental Committee for theSafeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage held from December 14 to19 inKingston,capital ofJamaica.“Born in the mid-17th century in a small village named Chenjiagou located in Central Chinas Henan province,Tai Chi is not only a kind of traditional Wushu integrated with slow movements and deep breathing,but is alsodeeply rooted in many areas of Chinese culture,such as medicine and philosophy,”Zhu Xianghua says,who is theson of the famous Tai Chi master Zhu Tiancai.Although it has spread to more than 150 countries and regions,attracting more than 100 million people topractice,the idea that Tai Chi is for the elderly has stopped many young people practicing the ancient Wushu.They think of it as a slow exercise,which is specially made and better suited for their grandparents.Instead,manyyoung people are turning to the Indian practice of yoga（瑜伽）to relieve stress,which was placed on the UNESCOsList in 2019.In order to promote Tai Chi,joint efforts have been made from individuals and the Chinese government in thelast decades.Xian Jiaotong University requires students to learn Tai Chi.Wang Yunbing,a professor in theuniversitys sports center,stressed that Tai Chi is not only good physical exercise-researchers from the AmericanCollege of Rheumatology find that it can help manage several diseases but is also conned ted to ancient Chineseeivilization.Since 2014,the World Tai Chi Championships have been held every two years by the InternationalWushu Federation.It provides a platform for communication and learning between the Tai Chi masters and Tai Chilovers around the globe.In January 2020,Tai Chi became an official event in the 2026 Dakar Youth OlympicGames.12.What does Zhu Xianghua say about Tai Chi in paragraph 2?A.It originated from fast Kung Fu action.B.It was born around the 1750s in a village.C.It is related to other cultural fields ofChina.D.It integrates Chinese medicine and western philosophy.13.Why do some young people choose to practice yoga instead of Tai Chi?A.They think it easier to practice yoga to keep fit.B.The elderly stop young people practicing Tai Chi.C.They consider Tai Chi is custom-built for old people.D.Yoga was included in the world culture earlier than Tai Chi.14.What is the main purpose of the last paragraph?A.To promote contemporary Chinese civilization.B.To show many efforts made to popularize Tai Chi.C.To stress the importance of Chinese Tai Chi masters.D.To advise people to practise Tai Chi to cure diseases.15.Which of the following is the best title for the passage?A.Tai Chi Steps on the UNESCOs List.B.Tai Chi is Competing against Yoga.C.Tai Chi Has Regained populate Globally.D.Opinions Greatly Differ on Tai Chi and Yoga.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Most Meaningful Things to Do with Your First SalaryAfter years of spending your parents money,there comes that oneday in your adult life youll see the magicwords Your Salary Has Been Credited for the first time in your mobile phone.Your mood will beunusual._16_So how can we make the first pay more special?Often,we get so caught up in the excitement that we forget the people directly or indirectly helping us getthere.They are the people who helped you out._17_While all it takes is a free thank you or a personal noteto remember those people and thank them,it is extra special if you can send them a personalized thank-you gift,such as sweets,chocolates and so on._18_They saved on their basics to buy your luxuries.They worked hard so you could obtain the benefits.No amount of money can repay their efforts for you _19_Take them out for a nice dinner,buy your dad anew phone,your mother a new dress and your sister a guitar.Youve been just on a path to self-dependence and financial freedom.But some unfortunate people cant.They depend more on the kindness of people who have the privilege of helping._20_A.And your first salary too.B.They are people offering you assistance.C.You must always dream about the moment.D.The most appreciated people took care of you for decades.E.They may also be the people simply guiding you through the interview rounds.F.How about donating an amount you think you can afford to make someones day?G.But a few meaningful gestures and thoughtful gifts can surely bring a smile to their face.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完形填空(共 20 小题，每小题 21.5 分，满分 30 分)There are all kinds of enemies,and one of the arts of living is to learn to tell them apart.There is a kind ofenemy who_21_meant to be an enemy at all.Hes not mad at you;hes mad at the world,and you arewandering around on his lonely battlefield and_22_lines of fire.Let me tell you about one of them.Years ago,I_23_my two girls from South America and put them inschool.They talked a_24_language that was neither English nor Spanish,and their_25_gave them a hardtime,especially Lolla.Pat and Peggy came home_26_almost every day,so I decided to cheer them up by_27_a party.Their tears dried_28_.Right away they got_29_and offered many ideas.However,when I_30_whichfriends to invite,the tears started again.They said they had nothing but_31_.Then I had one of myrare_32_.“Lets invite all your enemies and well fill them up with ice cream and cake.”Little Pat andPeggy_33_knowing looks.The party was a(n)_34_,and the best time was had by the_35_enemy,Lolla,who rolled on the floorand screamed with_36_.Pat and Peggy never came home crying from school anymore.One day Lollas father_37_and said,“I came to thank you for asking my little girl to theparty._38_ever did it before.”His_39_left me deep in thought.Are the Lollas left out because they areenemies,or do they become enemies because they are left out?Love your enemies and do good to them,because_40_,it works!22.A.onlyB.everC.stillD.never23.A.jumping atB.getting intoC.comparing withD.running after24.A.adoptedB.examinedC.adoredD.prevented25.A.formalB.beautifulC.strangeD.modern26.A.classmatesB.tutorsC.doctorsD.neighbors27.A.sleepingB.cryingC.quarrelingD.playing28.A.attendingB.requiringC.throwingD.supporting29.A.magicallyB.hardlyC.frequentlyD.casually30.A.prettyB.gratefulC.cautiousD.creative31.A.recalledB.mentionedC.recommendedD.controlled32.A.guestsB.thoughtsC.enemiesD.thanks33.A.illnessesB.inspirationsC.excusesD.opportunities34.A.exchangedB.combinedC.discoveredD.improved35.A.explanationB.businessC.attemptD.success36.A.furthestB.slowestC.biggestD.newest37.A.terrorB.prideC.surpriseD.delight38.A.dropped inB.showed offC.gave upD.set out39.A.SomebodyB.AnybodyC.EverybodyD.Nobody40.A.dreamsB.wordsC.charactersD.jokes41.A.initiallyB.traditionallyC.amazinglyD.officially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
