2020届扬州市翠岗中学高三英语期末试卷及答案.pdf

20202020 届扬州市翠岗中学高三英语期末试卷及答案届扬州市翠岗中学高三英语期末试卷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 AIf you are sending a text message watching TV or listening to the radio,you may stop and give this your fullattention.Multitasking shrinks(使.萎缩)the brain?research suggests.A study found that men and womenwho frequently used several types of technology at the same time hadless grey matter in a key part of the brain.University of Sussex researchers said,Using mobile phones,laptopsand other media devicessimultaneouslycould be changing the structure of our brains.Worryingly,the part of the brain that shrinks is involved in processing emotion.The finding follows researchwhich has linked multitasking with a shortened attention span,depression,anxiety and lower grades at school.The researchers began by asking 75 healthy men and women how often they divided their attention betweendifferent types of technology.This could mean sending a text message while listening to music and checking e-mail,or speaking on the phone while watching TV and surfing the Internet.The volunteers were then given brain scanswhich showed they had less grey matter in a region called the anterior cingu-late cortex(ACC)(前扣带皮层).Scientists have proved that brain structure can be changed on exposure to fresh environments and experience.Other studies have shown that trainingsuch as learning to play magic tricks or taxi drivers learning the mapof Londoncan increase grey matter densities(密度)in certain parts.Experts have also warned of the harmful impact technology can have on our memory and attention span.TheUniversity of California team conducted a survey of more than 18,000 people aged between 18 and 99，and found20%had problems with memory.Researchers were shocked greatly by the 14%of 18 to 39-year-old people whoalso worried about their memories.Multitasking may shorten attention span,making it harder to focus and form memories,the researchers said,adding that youngsters may be particularly affected by stress.1.The underlined word simultaneously in Paragraph 2 means _，A.on ones ownB.at no timeC.at the same timeD.by accident2.All of the following are possible effects of multitasking EXCEPT_.A.saving timeB.a shortened attention spanC.lower grades at schoolD.depression and anxiety3.Which ofthe following can be the best title of this passage?A.Media multitasking is becoming more popularB.Multitasking shrinks the brainC.Multitasking may shorten attention spanD.People are worried about their memories.BBabies who frequently communicate with their caregivers using eye contact and vocalisations(发声)at theage of one are more likely to develop greater languages skills by the time they reachtwo,according to newresearch.In the study,researchers looked at 11-and 12-month-od babies vocalisations.gestures and gazebehaviours,and at how their caregivers responded to them.To measure he interactions,the researchers videoedinfants(婴儿)and caregiver at home,and asked them to play as usual.They took those recordings back to theuniversityThe scientists then used statistical models to find that the best predictor of vocabulary at 24 months waswhen infants were seen to use vocalsatioms while looking at their caregivers face when they were about a yearold.The benefits were even greater when these interactions were followed by responses from the caregiver.The statistics showed that at 19 months,children had an average of about 100 words.Those who exhibited thebeneficial interactive behaviour earlier in life were seen to have an average of about 30 extra words.The message of this paper is thatitis the result of a joint effort;noticing what your child is attending to andtalking to them about it will support their language development.said McGillion,a co-author of the work.The joy of this message is that that can happen in any context.across any part of your day.Its notsomething that requires special equipment or even lots of time.I can happen when youre doing the laundry,forexamplewhen youre taking out the socks,you can talk about socks.in the park,in the car,at mealtimes,atbathtimes.This finding can be used in any context,added McGillion.This is a developmental snapshot in the first year of life,but children are constantly growing and changingand so are their behaviours.It would be interesting to look at these sorts of behaviours again as children progressthrough the second year of life to see whats happening there,said Donnellan,the lead author on the study.4.How did the researchers get the findings?A.By interacting with babies.B.By asking babies to vocalize.C.By analyzing relevant recordings.D.By referring to the previous statistics.5.What does he underlined word itin Paragraph 5 mean?A.Infants eye contact.B.Infants larger vocabulary.C.The response from caregivers.D.The best predictor of vocabulary.6.What did McGilion say about infants interactive behaviour?A.Is easy to perform.B.Its complex to understand.C.Its difficult to copy.D.Its interesting to video.7.What might further studies be on?A.Childrens academic progress.B.Childrens growing environment.C.Childrens potential physical development.D.Childrens behaviours across more age ranges.CA company called Neuralink has shared a video which appears to show a monkey playing a video game,butwhat makes the video even stranger is that themonkey is playing the video game with just its mind.Neuralink is a company owned by Elon Musk,which is working to develop devices that could allow people tocontrol things using just their brains.The monkey in the video is called Pager,having special Link devices insidehis brain.These devices are connected to 2,048 wires which lead to the parts of Pagers brain that controlmovements of the arms and hands.Scientists taught Pager to play a video game using a banana juice as a reward when he playedthe gamecorrectly.Soon Pager was eager to play well in order to get more smoothie.At first,Pager controlled the videogame using a joystick(操纵杆).But as Pager played,his Link devices wirelessly sent out information about thesignals his brain was using to control his arms and hands.Neuralinks scientists recorded all of these signals.Then they used computers to match up the signals from Pagers brain to the movements that his hands wereactually doing.This was challenging work and the scientists counted on artificial intelligence(AI)to help themdecode(解码)Pagers brain signals.The next step was to have a computer make moves in the video game as if Pager had actually moved thejoystick.If Pager thought about moving the joystick up,the computer would send an upsignal to the video game.Thus Pager was able to play the video game using just his brain.When people are paralyzed(瘫痪的),its often because the brain has lost the ability to send signals to nervesand muscles in certain parts of the body.Neuralink hopes that one day,its system will be ableto send thisinformation in a different way,allowing paralyzed people to use their arms or legs again.8.What does Neuralink aim to do?A.To make monkeys much smarter.B.To solve complex problems with monkeys.C.To create a device linking monkeys and people.D.To make people control things with their brains.9.How does the author introduce the process of the research?A.In order of time.B.By making a comparison.C.By giving examples.D.In order of space.10.What played an important role in the success of the research?A.The joystick.B.Artificial intelligence.C.The video game.D.The banana smoothie.11.Which is the most suitable title of the test?A.Neuralink Posts an Unusual VideoB.Disabled People Have a Bright FutureC.Monkey Plays Video Games with His MindD.Neuralink,a Creative and Competitive CompanyDUntil quarantine(隔离期)ends,we are left picturing what sport we might do:working out at the gym,playing on a competitive sports team,swimming,biking,or rock climbing.However,we dont often think ofmartial arts as possible activities;instead,we rule it out because we think its dangerous,uncommon,and even,impossible.Martial arts arent considered a sport,right?Well,heres some good news:youre wrong!Martial arts arent much more common than people think,andyou can start learning at any age.Practicing martial arts is a great way to keep in shape,both physically andmentally.Theyre much less boring and much lessarduoussport than theyre usually described as in movies,so donot worry that they need a lot of effort.Martial arts generally require you to focus on the position and movement of every one of your legs and arms,sometimes even your breathing too.Think about it:when you leave the gym,your mental state has improved andyou are much calmer.This is because youve only paid attention to one activity.It is a great way to clear your head.Andpracticing it can help you learn to stay more focused,which is the greatest advantage of martial arts training.Martial arts also improve your coordination(协调性),and greatly improve your posture(姿势).I havepersonally seen students go from slouching(没精打采)to walking tall with their shoulders back in just a couple ofmonths.There are many styles and countless kinds of martial arts.Whichever one you like better,know that all ofthem are good choices.12.What can we know about martial arts from the first two paragraphs?A.They often have people hurt.B.They are difficult to practice.C.People have a wrong view on it.D.People practice them more often.13.What does the underlined word“arduous”in paragraph 2 mean?A.Interesting.B.Difficult.C.Friendly.D.Exciting.14.What is the biggest benefit of practicing martial arts?A.Adjusting the breath.B.Enjoying ones free time.C.Correcting the movement.D.Keeping ones attention.15.What does the writer think of martial arts?A.They are notsports.B.They attracted many teenagers.C.They are beneficial and helpful.D.They were invented to protect others.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 to Be Happy_16_Being happy often means continually finding satisfaction,a feeling of joy,and a sense that your lifeis meaningful during all kinds of problems that does not depend upon finding ease or comfort.A sense ofhappiness is good for your health,so what can we do to have that?Change your thoughts.People have a natural tendency to remember negative experiences but forget positive ones._17_You cantrain yourself to be happier by seeking your kind of fun.For example,occupy your mind with positive thoughts bypracticing meditation(冥想).Develop optimism._18_Its a way of interpreting everything that happens to you.For example,a pessimistic person mightsay,“Im terrible at math.Im going to fail that test tomorrow.I might as well just watch TV.”However,anoptimistic person would say something like“Im concerned about doing well on that test tomorrow,but Im goingto study as well as I can and do my best.”Optimism doesnt deny the reality of challenges,but it interprets howyou approach them differently.Practice active gratefulness.A lot of researches confirm that being grateful is good for you.It reduces anxiety and depression,helps youbecome more positive,strengthens your relationships with others,and encourages sympathy._19_Determine your core values.Your core values determine how you think about yourself,your life,and the world around you.These beliefsguide your decision-making.They may be spiritual,or they may not,but theyre the things that are fundamental tohow you look at life._20_Begin by imagining yourself in the future when you have gotten to where you want to be.Pick a few goalsand imagine that you have achieved them.A.Contact a hotline.B.Visualize your“best possible self.”C.Look for the positive in all your experiences.D.Optimism is more than just positive expectations.E.Happiness isnt a simple goal,but is about making progress.F.It also has been shown to increase your feelings of happiness.G.However,you can actually change the way your brain functions.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I was a self-employed writer.But I had been in a bad_21_since my new neighbor moved in.Whenever Ibecame_22_to write,I could hear a girl singing next door.She didnt sing well at all,even_23_-itwas ly a headache for me._24_,it became a daily routine for me to_25_.How could I keep upmy_26_and go on writing?One day,it was too noisy and my thoughts were entirely_27_.I had my husband go to_28_herabout the matter.Minutes later,he returned.“That girl is only 17,”he_29_with a sad look,“but she hasbone cancer.”My mind suddenly went_30_.“Her mother said that the more_31_it is,thelouder her daughter sings.It helps her_32_the pain.The poor mother begs our pardon for interruptingus.”In a flash,I felt guilty about my thoughtless_33_.From that day on,I no longer felt anything_34_,and even got used to her singing-I felt asif_35_by the smell of flowers.Afterwards I was on business and happened to know the girl hadbeen_36_into a hospital.When I returned home in late summer,I_37_felt that somethingwas_38_.I couldnt hear the girl next door sing anymore.“However hard the winds blow,you will stray(走失)no more from my_39_You shall believe that Iam brave only with you”Her singing always_40_in my mind.I hope the voice is everlasting for you,me,and everyone.21.A.appetiteB.conditionC.moodD.state22.A.boredB.inspiredC.safeD.afraid23.A.out of placeB.out of fashionC.out of orderD.out of tune24.A.GraduallyB.SuddenlyC.SurprisinglyD.Particularly25.A.understandB.explainC.tolerateD.follow26.A.interestsB.headC.hopeD.spirits27.A.disturbedB.liftedC.buriedD.touched28.A.indicateB.approachC.complainD.scold29.A.criedB.yelledC.sighedD.declared30.A.coldB.silentC.calmD.blank31.A.hurtfulB.wonderfulC.effortlessD.difficult32.A.accelerateB.gatherC.easeD.cover33.A.mannersB.stepC.movementD.action34.A.personalB.wrongC.complicatedD.stubborn35.A.blownB.absorbedC.greetedD.moved36.A.admittedB.laidC.transformedD.suspended37.A.insteadB.somehowC.otherwiseD.anymore38.A.explicitB.abstractC.complexD.missing39.A.companyB.distinctionC.prejudiceD.reputation40.A.developsB.risesC.flowsD.changes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China,whichtakesprideinfourinventionsinancienttimes,hasonceagainshownitsability_41._(change)the world with its new four great inventions:high-speed railways,electronic payment,shared bicycles and online shopping.Recently,the“new four great inventions”_42._(improve)the quality of peoples lives.Thanks to onlineshopping and mobile payment,people can buy what they want_43._(simple)with a tap on the phone indoors.High-speed trains have shortened_44._journey from Beijing to the coastal city Tianjin to half an hour.As forthe bikes,they themselves are not new.It is the operating model of bike-sharing_45._(base)on the satellitenavigation(导航)system,mobile payment as well as big data_46._has surprised the world.Shared bicyclesare bringing cycling back_47._peoples lives and they are mak