2020届揭阳市第二中学高三英语下学期期中试题及参考答案.pdf

20202020 届揭阳市第二中学高三英语下学期期中试题及参考答案届揭阳市第二中学高三英语下学期期中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 AWhen the weather is bad or when the flu breaks out,we can let the kids do some fun things at home,whichcan be beneficial to kids.Reading out loudIf your children are young enough,dont forget to read books to them out loud!Few children dislikehaving agood book read to them,and its great for the development of their brains.However,if your children are a bitolder and have moved onto more advanced books,there is always the choice of listening to an audiobook.Thiscan also be done while theyre doing something else.Playing board gamesMaybe your childrens table is full of board games,which have been forgotten for a long time.Its a good timeto bring them out when playing outside is no longer a choice.Surely,playing board games is a great way toconnect with children.In addition,many board games are designed to get children thinking!Having a dance partyConsidering that all you need is a speaker or maybe just a phone,you can have a dance party wherever youare!This is a great way to get kids bodies moving when they are inside.Play some of your childrens favoritemusic and let them dance to it.Not only is it good exercise,but it will help your children feel time is flying!Doing jigsaw(拼图)puzzlesFor most people that have children,its common to have at least one jigsaw puzzle at home.Jigsaw puzzlesare great because everyone can do them on their own time.Besides,your whole family will have a sense ofachievement when everyone is smiling over the finished product.1.What do reading out loud and playing board games have in common?A.They both develop childrens team spirit.B.They both improve childrens listening ability.C.They both do good to childrens thinking ability.D.They both focus on interaction between children.2.Which of the following combines exercise and music?A.Reading out loud.B.Playing board games.C.Doing jigsaw puzzles.D.Having a dance party.3.What is the purpose of the text?A.To list four interesting childrens parties.B.To recommend four childrens favorite books.C.To introduce some activities for children inside.D.To show some funny things for children outside.BNextdoor，an online social network for neighbors，says it has attracted$60 million from early backers oftechnology giants，Google，Amazon and Facebook.The new investment，1ed by venture firm Kleiner Perkins Caufield&Byers and investment firm Tiger GlobalManagement，values Nextdoor at more than$500 million，said a personfamiliar with the matter.Nextdoor members make Facebook-style postings，giving or seeking recommendations for services such asbabysitters and yard maintenance or local retailers and restaurants.They also post about community issues suchas parking，crimeand safety，or items for sale or loan.The investment sum emphasizes the appeal of businesses that can tap into the growing use of mobile devices，as well as social networking Perhaps the best current example is Twitter，which is preparing for an initial publicoffering that values the company at up to about$11 billion.“Were all spending more time with our screens，more engaged，but I think data shows were lessconnected，”said John Doerr of Kleiner Perkins，mentioning his own experience of knowing few of his neighbors.Nextdoor，with its ability to introduce neighbors to each other，helps people regain the sense of connection，hesaid.Early next year，Nextdoor plans to expand to Canada，followed by Great Britain，Australia，and South Africa，chief executive NiravTolia said.While Nextdoor has not yet have made any profit after two years of operations，Tolia said he is not worried.“If we look at the great companies at this stage，none of them started to monetize this early in theirevolution.”Tolia said.“Its all about getting the product right.”Eventually，Nextdoor plans to tap into localadvertising，he said.Nextdoor is currently used in 22，527 neighborhoods across the United States，up from 5，694 a year ago.Including the latest funding round，it has raised just over$100 million.4.What attitude do the early backers of technology grant hold towards Nextdoor?A.They doubt its value.B.They think poorly of it.C.They are in favor of it.D.They are worried about it.5.What is mainly discussed about Nextdoor in Paragraph 3?A.Its members.B.Its service.C.Its value.D.Its location.6.What is the authors purpose of mentioning Twitter in Paragraph 4?A.To support his viewpoint.B.To post an advertisement.C.To introduce a network.D.To makea public offer.7.How does Nirav Tolia feel about the future of Nextdoor?A.Curious.B.Upset.C.Cautious.D.Optimistic.CThe measurable threat to the environment has been worsened by the spread of COVID-19 that increases theneed for plastic protective equipment.Most plastic is made from fossil fuels.Millions of tons of greenhouse gasare released from the development of these resources and plastic production and burning.The end life of plastic is just worrisome.Less than 10%of the plastic produced has been recycled.Even moreof it has been burned.But the vast majority of plastic has been buried inland,and it is increasingly polluting theenvironment.We hear mostly about ocean plastic and the harm done to sea creatures that mistake plastic bagsand bits for food.But microplastic is even more worrisome.Plastic doesnt break down biologically but insteadbreaks down into tiny particles（a very small piece of something）,which have been found in every corner of theplanet,on land and in the air,in drinking water and food sources.Yet the public has not given this global environmental disaster the attention it requires.Instead,they haveviewed single-use plasticwhich makes up about 40%of plastic used each yearas a litter issue that can besolved through better recycling and waste management.That attitude must change because the recent globalbreakdown of the market for recycling has made it clear that it has never been,nor ever will be,able to keep upwith plastic trash use.California has been the forerunner of plastic waste reductionit was the first state to ban single-use plasticbags and may be the first state to transform the way goods are packaged.The state also came close to passing anact which would have required that products sold in plastic packaging in the state have a proven recycling rate of75%by 2032.California,though influential,cant solve this crisis alone.The US has long been producing a greatamount of plastic trash and it should engage in reducing the use of plastic as well.8.Why does the author mention the release of greenhouse gas in paragraph 1?A.To show the harm of plasticB.To warn of the climate change.C.To call for the development of fossil fuels.D.To highlight the importance of plastic equipment.9.Whats the authors attitude towards the public opinion on single-use plastic?A.Favorable.B.Tolerant.C.Curious.D.Opposed.10.Whats Californias role in reducing plastic waste?A.A pioneer.B.A failure.C.An objector.D.A predictor.11.What can be the best title for the text?A.Microplastic Products Are HarmfulB.Waste Recycling Is an Urgent MatterC.Plastic Waste Pollution Is a Wake-up CallD.Global Environmental Disasters Are IncreasingDWhen Alex Linwas 11 years old,he read an alarming article in the newspaper,which said that people wereburying old computers in backyards,throwing TVs into streams,and dumping(丢弃)cell phones in the garbage.This was dangerous because e-waste contains harmful chemicals that can leak into the environment,getting intocrops,animals,water supplies and people.Alex was really worried and decided to make it next project for WIN-the Westerly Innovations Network.Alexand six of his friends had formed this organization to help solve community problems two years before.But what could they do about this project with e-waste?The team spent several weeks gathering informationabout the harmful chemicals in e-waste and their effects on humans.They learned how to dispose(处置)ofe-waste properly and how it could be recycled.Then,they sent out a Survey and found only one in eight knowwhat e-waste was,let alone how to properly dispose of it.Alex and his friends went into action.They advertised in the local newspaper and distributed notices tostudents,asking residents to bring their unwanted electronics to the school parking lot.The drive lasted two days,and they collected over 9,500 kilograms of e-waste.The next step was to set up a long-term e-waste drop-offcenter for the town.After some research,theyd learned that reusing is the best way to deal with electronicdevices and it is seven times more efficient than recycling.So,they began learning to retrofit(翻新)computersthemselves and distributed them to students who didnt have their own.In this way,they could help students inthe area and protect the environment at the same time.For a lasting solution to e-waste,the drop-off center wasnt enough.Lawswould have to be passed.In 2016,WIN helped push for an e-waste bill in their town,which required companies that manufactured or soldelectronics to take back e-waste.The bill clearly forbids the dumping of e-waste.Because of the work of WIN,more and more people,like Alex and his team,are getting the message about safe disposal of e-waste.As Alexsays,“Todays technology should not become tomorrows harmful garbage.”12.What was Alexs worry after he read the article?A.The littering of e-waste.B.The recycling of plastic.C.The change of environment.D.At 11 p.m.on Monday.13.What did Alex do to start the project?A.Set up WIN.B.Collect information.C.Ask friends for help.D.The overuse of old computer.14.Which can best describe the way Alex and his team did their work?A.Traditional.B.Competitive.C.Scientific.D.Convenient.15.What message does the story convey?A.There is no end to perfection.B.success comes through failure.C.Every positive attitude has a reward.D.young people can make a big difference.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 stop life getting you downWe dont like to talk about our struggles,choosing instead to put on a brave face._16_There are manymeans possible to prevent ourselves from being knocked down.Try out a new hobby.Hobbies dont just fill time,but they also help to give you a sense of purpose andsomething to be proud of.Try out a new sport,learn to dance or perhaps join a music club._17_Reach out.If youre struggling or feeling down,always remember that you dont need to be on yourown._18_Youll also find that online conferences and social media sites canprovide opportunities toconnect and ask for help._19_A new view,focusing on tiny surprises in our life,can help you to feel more positive.Start toappreciate the beauty of a flower,a favourite piece of music or a simple sunny day.Go out for dinner and makeefforts to truly enjoy the flavour of your meal or lie back on your bed,surrounded by total silence,and simplyfocus on how it feels to breathe and to relax.Do things for others._20_Youll feel more positive knowing that youre contributing to a better world,whether helping just one person or a larger group.Try doing a few random acts of kindness to brighten up yourday,pay for someones dinner at a restaurant or send a nice letter to someone that you know or someone thatsmade a difference to your life.A.Try to appreciate the little things.B.They may do wonders for your mood.C.Try not to worry about what people think of you.D.Friends will be happy to help and provide support.E.Do not be bothered by things affecting your mood.F.Few things build self-confidence quite like doing a favor.G.So,when things start to get you down how can you pick yourself back up?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On Thursday morning,two teenage boys were rescued by a drone(无人机)in Australia while lifeguards werestill training to use the machine.The_21_,aged 15-17,got into difficulties about 700 feet off the coast of Lennox Head,New SouthWales(NSW).A passer-by saw them_22_in dangerous waves.Lifesavers_23_sent the drone to dropa lifeboat,and the pair made their way safely to the_24_.The drone,known as“Little Riper”,was actually not_25_to be saving anyone just yetlifeguards werebeing trained to_26_the machine.When a call came through about the swimmers in_27_the dronehappened to be nearby.Jai Sheridan was the lifeguard who_28_the drone.He described the experience as_29_.“TheLittle Ripper_30_proved itself today.It is a highly efficient piece of lifesaving equipment.Iwas_31_the drone when the alarm was raised.I directed it towards the swimmers and droppedthe_32_.With its support they made their way to safety.They were_33_,but not hurt.The teenswere saved in just 70 seconds with the dronewhile a lifeguard would have taken up to six minutesto_34_the rescue.”John Barilaro,an official of the state,_35_the rescue as historic.“It was the worlds_36_rescueby the unmanned airplane,”he said.“Never before has a drone been used to_37_swimmers like this.”Last December,the NSW state government_38_some“Little Ripper”drones for 247,000pounds._39_some are designed to spot sharks,others are_40_with lifeboats,alarms andloudspeakers.“It was money well spent,”said John Barilaro.21.A.swimmersB.managersC.visitorsD.passers-by22.A.playingB.racingC.strugglingD.training23.A.finallyB.secretlyC.immediatelyD.gratefully24.A.islandB.shipC.hospitalD.shore25.A.recommendedB.supposedC.allowedD.guided26.A.get familiar withB.repairC.take care ofD.power27.A.chargeB.placeC.actionD.trouble28.A.flewB.broughtC.checkedD.designed29.A.funnyB.usefulC.amazingD.important30.A.necessarilyB.basicallyC.probablyD.certainly31.A.studyingB.pilotingC.boardingD.inspecting32.A.lifebeltB.lifelineC.lifeguardD.lifeboat33.A.sickB.tiredC.excitedD.surprised34.A.recordB.completeC.experienceD.report35.A.thankedB.greetedC.imaginedD.praised36.A.latestB.bestC.firstD.quickest37.A.saveB.warnC.protectD.reward38.A.offeredB.boughtC.bookedD.made39.A.SinceB.UnlessC.WhileD.Before40.A.equippedB.connectedC.coveredD.filled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In a country like Germany,you will see people_41._(knock)on their desks rather thanclapping at theend of a very good class.And talking about beer,_42._you want to respect German customs,dont forget toclink glasses and say“Prost!”every single time you start a new drink.Have you ever noticed how people introduce_43._(them)in Spain?Spaniards are well-known forbeing loud and_44._(friend).If you happen_45._(visit)Spain,dont be surprised if a girl kisses you twiceto introduce herself.Its the Spanish way of saying“Hello!”Do you like cheese?If so,when you stay with_46._French host family,be sure to spare some space inyour stomach for the dessert.In France,people tend to enjoy a cheese tasting plate after_47._(meal).Oh!And remember:if you are drinking a red wine and want to change to white wine,please dont pour it in the sam