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20202020 届无锡天一实验学校高三英语上学期期中试卷及答案解析届无锡天一实验学校高三英语上学期期中试卷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 ATwitter humorist and TV writer Jonny Sun is the author of the 2017 best-sellereveryonesa aliebn when ur aaliebn too.This time,he recommends some emotionally powerful books.The Book of Delightsby Ross Gay(2019)Gays collection of 102 short but emotional stories,begun in mid-2016 and written in the order of time over ayear in America,focuses on the careful observation of ordinary delights in daily life.The writing is personal andgrounded in thoughtful joy.100 Essays I Dont Have Time to Writeby Sarah Ruhl(2014)Seemingly a collection of essays on theater,Ruhls book feels instead like the playwrights thoughts all of life.Her writing here is deeply personal,sharply argued but also playful.The book is actually a detailed description ofthe artist herself.They Cant Kill Us Until They Kill Usby Hanif Abdurraqib(2017)I am always so moved by Abdurraqibs writing.He combines cultural criticism and personal memory in such abeautiful way,making the two styles naturally bound.Space Struckby Paige Lewis(2019)This poetry collection awakened emotions in me that I did not know existed,or that I could feel,or that onecould ever put words to.Every line is playful,honest,complex,and gentle.If you want to get more books,you can click here:Try more books1.Which book is a collection of short stories of daily happiness?A.The Book of Delights.B.100 Essays I Dont Have Time to Write.C.They Cant Kill Us Until They Kill Us.D.Space Struck.2.Who is probably a poet?A.Ross Gay.B.Sarah Ruhl.C.Hanif Abduraqib.D.Paige Lewis.3.Where is the text most likely from?A.A diary.B.A brochure.C.A website.D.A magazine.BJose Hernandez made his dream of becoming an astronaut a reality and he did so despite unbelievabledifficulties“I was workingin a field near Stockton,and I heard on my radio that Franklin Chang-Diaz had been selectedfor the Astronaut Corps,said Jose,who was a senior in high school at the timed was already interested in scienceand engineering,Jose remembered,but that was the moment I said,I want to fly in space.As one of four children in a migrant（移民）farming family from Mexico,Jose-who didnt learn English untilhe was 12 years old-spent much of his childhood traveling with his family from Mexico to southern Californiaeach March,then working northward to the Stockton area by November,picking strawberries and cucumbers atfarms along the route.They would then return to Mexico for Christmas and start the cycle all over again in thespring.Some kids might think it would be fun to travel like that,“Jose laughed,but we had to work”.After graduating from high school,Jose was admitted into the University of the Pacific,In 1987,he accepted afull-time job with Lawrence National Laboratory.In 2001,Jose joinedtheJohnson Space Center,where he cameface-to-face with Franklin Chang-Diaz.“We actually had common experiences asimilar upbringing,the same language issues.That built up myconfidence.Any barriers that existed,he had already overcome them.”Jose smiled.Now its my tum!,“NASA rejected me not once,not twice,not three times but 11 times.It wasnt until the 12th time that I gotselected,he said.Jose was selected as part of the 19th class of astronauts in 2004.He circled the globe 217 timesbut remains a down to Earth guy.Jose Hernandez received the 2016 National Hispanic Hero Award and he continues his long history in the fieldof engineering and space.4.What made Jose determined to be an astronaut?A.The influence of Astronaut Corps.B.The success of Franklin Chang-Diaz.C.His interest in science and engineering.D.The experience of working in the field.5.What can we learn about Jose as a child?A.He did much farm work.B.He travelled a lot for fun.C.He hated learning English.D.He obeyed his family in everything.6.How did Jose feel when he met FranklinChang-Diaz personally?A.Inspired.B.Valued.C.Relaxed.D.Puzzled.7.What can be a suitable title for the text?A.Climb over BarriersB.Reach for the StarsC.Work the Hard WayD.Learn from Your PastCEven plant can run a fever，especially when theyre under attack by insects or diseaseBut unlike human，plants can have their temperature taken from 3，000 feet away straight upA decade ago，adopting the infrared（红外线）scanning technology developed for military purposes and other satellites，physicist Stephen Paley cameup with a quick wayto take the temperature of crops to determine which ones are under stress The goal was to letfarmers precisely（精确的）target pesticide（杀虫剂）spraying rather than rain poison on a whole field，whichalways includes plants that dont have pest problems Evenbetter，Paleys Remote Scanning Services Company could detect crop problems before they becamevisible to the eyeFixed on a plane flown at 3，000 feet at night，an infrared scanner measured the heat sent outby cropsThe data were transformed into a colorcoded map showing where plants were runningfeversFarmers could then spotspray，using 50 to 70 percent less pesticide that they otherwise wouldThe bad news is that Paleys company closed down in 1984，after only three yearsFarmers resisted thenewtechnology and longterm supporters were hard to findBut with the renewed concern about pesticides onproduce and refinements（改进）in infrared scanning，Paley hopes to get back into operation Agriculture expertshave no doubt that the technology works This technique can be used on 75 percent of agricultural land in theUnited States，says George Oerther of Texas A&M，who recently retired from the Department of Agriculture，thinks remote infrared crop scanning could be adopted by the end of the decadeBut only if Paley finds thefinancial support which he failed to obtain 10years ago8.Plants will give out an increased amount of heat when they areA.facing an infrared scannerB.sprayed with pesticidesC.exposed to extreme sun raysD.inpoor physical condition9.In order to apply pesticide spraying precisely，we can use infrared scanning toA draw a color1coded mapB evaluate the damage to the cropsC.locate the problem areaD.measure the size of the affected area10.The application of infrared scanning technology to agriculture met with some difficulties of A.the lack of official supportB.its high costC.the lack of financial supportD.its failure to help increase production11.Infrared scanning technology may be brought back into operation because of A.full support from agricultural expertsB.the forceful promotion by the Department of AgricultureC.the desire of farmers to improve the quality of their produceD.growing concern about the over use of pesticides on cropsDNew Yorkis among the slowest cities during rush hour in the world,according to a report published in January.Crossing midtown by car is soul-destroying.The average speed is 4.7 miles per hour,not much quicker than a quickwalk.But relief is in sight.On April 1st,state lawmakers agreed to introduce road charges,makingNew Yorkthe firstbig American city to do so.By next year vehicles will have to pay to enterManhattansouth of60th Street.The details of the new rule,including how much drivers will have to pay,how they will pay and how oftenthey will pay,haveyet to be decided.A“traffic mobility review board will be set up to work all this out.NewYorkers living in the fee zone who make less than$60,000 a year will be exempt(获豁免).Other drivers,includingmotorcyclists,the city s civil servants,disabled drivers and the trucking industry,all want discounts or exemptions,which might not be a good sign.If done right,road pricing could be expanded beyondManhattan.New Yorkcan learn from othercities.Singapore,for instance,which has had pricing for decades,adjusts prices regularly.It can also learn frommistakes.London,which rolled out its pricing in 2003,is only starting to charge on-demand car hires like Uber.Stockholm exempted too many vehicles,which caused a drop in revenues(收入).Other cities considering road charges,includingLos Angeles,Philadelphia Portland,San FranciscoandSeattle,are watchingNew York.We really have t1o make a good example,says Nicole Gelinas of the Manhattan Institute,aNew Yorkthink tank.12.What does the report find?A.New Yorkhas terrible road traffic.B.New Yorkoften introduces new laws.C.New Yorkers prefer walking to driving.D.New Yorkers face an increased cost of living.13.What can be inferred about the new rule from paragraph 2?A.It faces some potential problems.B.It has clear and detailed fee standards.C.It favors New Yorkers living in the fee zone.D.It fails to win a traffic mobility review board s approval.14.What doLondonandStockholmhave in common?A.They learn a lot fromSingapore.B.They have greatly increased revenues.C.They charge on-demand car hires heavily.D.They are bad examples of placing road charges.15.What is the best title for the text?A.How much does it cost to drive intoManhattan?B.New Yorkapproves road pricing forManhattanC.Drivers fear crossingManhattansouth of60th StreetD.Who will be exempt from road charges inManhattan?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It is amusing that yogurt,which was invented to make milk last longer before the days of refrigeration,nowmakes grocery shopping last longer.Full-fat,or nonfat?Greek,or regular?_16_A key recommendation when it comes to fat is to choose low-fat or fat-free yogurt.Thats because dairy fat ismostly saturated(饱和的),the type linked with increased risk of heart disease.Besides,full-fat dairy has morecalories than nonfat.This view,however,has been challenged by a few recent studies.Researchers think that full-fat dairy mightoffer some as-yet-unknown health benefits.It might also help with weight management because the fat in itmakes it more satisfying,helping keep our appetite in check._17_Until there are further findings,it might be wiser to choose low-fat or fat-free yogurt and addhealthy fat by topping it with nuts._18_Many of them also have a hard time deciding whether to buy Greek yogurt or regular yogurt.Greek yogurt,which was rare about a decade ago,dominates the store shelves with dozens of flavors today.It hasbecome popular partly because it features a thick,creamy texture(口感)and contains more protein and less sugarthan regular yogurt.Greek yogurt has these qualities because of its unique liquid-removing process.Unfortunately,lots ofnutrients,including calcium(钙),are sometimes drained,too.Therefore,thickened yogurt and regular yogurt offerdifferent nutritional benefits._19_Finally,it is worth mentioning that its the added sugar,not the naturally-occurring sugar(which is removedin Greek yogurt),that should be the cause of our concern.Fruit-flavored yogurts that appear to be healthy mayhave little actual fruit and plenty of added sugar instead._20_A.Consumers,however.are not confused only about fat.B.Mixing them up and enjoying both might be a good idea.C.With so many conflicting headlines about fat these days,its no wonder people are confused when buying dairyproducts.D.Our best bet might be to buy plain yogurt and sweeten it ourselves using fresh fruit.E.There are so many choices that we often find it hard to decide which yogurt to buy.F.Theyre naturally packaged with so many important nutrients that it would be misguided to avoid them.G.Yet more research needs to be done for us to fully understand dairy fats health impact.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The winter had been long and boring.I_21_needed a break,so I decided to book a trip to the Caribbeanwith a friend.I was planning my trip during lunch break when I was_22_of the news that I was fired._23_my trip wasnt a good option,as I needed it now more than ever.The night before my trip,I had adream that my friend came to pick me up to go to the airport.I had two suitcases at the dooronewas_24_and the other was empty.When I reached the airport,I_25_I d brought the empty one.When I woke up,I_26_this dream to mean that I was leaving all of my“baggage”behindand I did.Ienjoyed my_27_more than any others I d taken.Having had time and distance from my work break-up and adream about_28_my old baggage,I was looking forward to returning and starting the next chapter of my life.I knew I wasnt going to obtain a_29_right away,so I attempted to do one of the things I loved but neverhad_30_to do:writing.I d never published anything before,but I wanted to have a_31_.I wrote a fewpieces.Most amateurs would_32_smaller publications,but I sent them to the bigger,well-known ones.Afterseveral non-responses and_33_,my efforts paid off.The most-read newspaper in Canada_34_to publishone of my travel stories.Now I work full-time as a(n)_35_and have published articles in a number of North American magazines.Getting_36_was a life-altering experience for me that could have been _37_.Ill be the first to admit thatit was difficult to_38_.But there was something about the dream I had after it happened.That dream,inwhich I_39_carried on with an empty suitcase,helped me put everything behind me and mademe_40_to pursuenew careers.21.A.abruptlyB.slightlyC.desperatelyD.frequently22.A.accusedB.convincedC.remindedD.informed23.A.CancelingB.EnjoyingC.ArrangingD.Continuing24.A.markedB.equippedC.packedD.decorated25.A.suspectedB.realizedC.announcedD.remembered26.A.interpretedB.choseC.accomplishedD.advised27.A.sleepB.hobbyC.workD.vacation28.A.storingB.handlingC.discoveringD.removing29.A.positionB.certificateC.promotionD.compensation30.A.moneyB.timeC.interestD.patience31.A.favorB.chanceC.lessonD.try32.A.approachB.graspC.evaluateD.recognize33.A.recreationsB.restrictionsC.rejectionsD.regulations34.A.affordedB.agreedC.managedD.compromised35.A.speakerB.amateurC.designerD.writer36.A.hurtB.defeatedC.unemployedD.ignored37.A.disastrousB.invalidC.ridiculousD.meaningless38.A.leave offB.go throughC.figure outD.keep back39.A.ambitiouslyB.happilyC.stubbornlyD.deliberately40.A.proudB.luckyC.confidentD.curious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If there is one thing in life that we could choose not to experience,it is the death of someone welove._41._(lose)a friend or family member is heartbreaking and hard to accept,but how we deal with it,andhow we move on”,changes from person to person.Sometimes we feel_42._passing of a loved one has come too soon.Our first reaction is to feel very sad,and even though we may soon_43._(encourage)to accept and let go.But feeling of great sadness is a verynatural,human response to loss and can take the form of many_44._(expected)emotions,from shock toanger and disbelief.When someone dies,we may try to put on a brave face and hide our_45._(feeling).But you can talk tothem in your head,write them a letter or share memories with other people who knew them.Some peoplechoose to make a more permanent reminder_46._someone by getting a tattoo.Dr John TroyerfromBathUniversitytold t
