2020届建瓯第四中学高三英语上学期期末试卷及参考答案.pdf
20202020 届建瓯第四中学高三英语上学期期末试卷及参考答案届建瓯第四中学高三英语上学期期末试卷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 AOur Teen Summer Spanish Program is two weeks of fun,educational excitement that helps students learnSpanish fast.Our Spanish summer program allows our students to learn from highly trained,certified teachers andbe absorbed in the language and theculture of Costa Rica.Features include:*Intensive(强化的)daily Spanish classes*Extracurricular classes in dance,cooking,music,and handiwork*Outdoor activities including hiking,camping,rafting,and ziplining(高空滑索)*Homestay with a local Costa Rican family*Volunteer work in needy neighborhoodsOur Teaching Methods:We are proud to use TPRS-Total Physical Response Storytelling-in our curriculum.This innovative methoduses strange and amusing stories to teach new vocabulary,increase fluency,and get students involved by givingthem the opportunity to alter the details themselves.Because of the silliness,creativity,and repetition involved,TPRS allows students to learn easily and remember information effortlesslyMemorizing vocabulary and listening to lectures on grammar are slow,inefficient ways to learn a newlanguage.The best way to truly learn and commit new material to memory is through conversation.In our Spanishclasses,students can expect to speak up to 80%of each class.By speaking in the new language freely andconsistently,students can see progress faster because they are using the new grammar and vocabulary that theyhave learned at the same time.This helps the brain remember the new words and grammar structures for futureuse,making it much easier to progress.1.What does the program do?A.It offers weekly Spanish classesB.It focuses more on outdoor activitiesC.It gives teachers a chance to receive trainingD.It provides activities about the Spanish culture2.What is the best way to learn a language according to the text?A.Memorizing a larger vocabularyB.Speaking more in the new language.C.Mastering more grammar structuresD.Writing stories to share with others3.What is the purpose of the text?A.To employexperienced Spanish teacherB.To hire foreign volunteers for a programC.To attract teen foreigners to a programD.To introduce language learning methodsBA Hug from a Teenage BoyFifteen years spent in the field of education have provided Nancy Marra with many treasured moments.Oneof the most endearing happened when she was teaching second grade.That year,she decided to plan something special for the children:a Mothers Day tea.After all thepreparations were made for it,each child took home an invitation.Nancywas surprised and relieved to see thatevery mother was planning to attend.She even invited her own mother.Finally,the day arrived.That afternoon,each child lined up at the classroom door expecting the arrival of hisor her mom.As it got closer to starting time,Nancylooked around and her eyes quickly found Jimmy.His motherhadnt shown up and he was looking upset.Nancytook her mother by the hand and walked over to Jimmy.“Jimmy,”Nancysaid,“I have a bit of a problemhere and I was wondering if you could help out.Since Im going to be really busy today,I was wondering if youcould keep my mother company.”Nancys mom and Jimmy sat at atable with two other mother-child pairs.Jimmy servedNancys mom hertreats,presented her with the giftNancyhad made,and pulled out and pushed in her chair,just as they hadpracticed the day before.WheneverNancylooked over,her mom and Jimmy were in deep conversationTen years later,Nancywas at a high school to take a senior class on a field trip,and there was Jimmy.On theway back,Nancyhad the students complete an evaluation form of their trip.She collected and checked the formsone by one.When she came to Jimmys evaluation page,he had written,“Remember our Mothers Day tea we had insecond grade,Mrs.Marra?I do!Thanks for all you did for me,and thank your mother,too.”As they began unloading at the school,Jimmy made sure he was the last one to go.Nancytold him she reallyenjoyed what he had written.He looked rather embarrassed,mumbled(咕哝)his own thanks,and then turned towalk away.As the bus driverbegan pulling the bus away,Jimmy ran back and knocked on the bus door.He jumpedback on board and gaveNancya big hug.“Thanks again,Mrs.Marra.No one even knew my mom didnt make itthat day!”She ended her workday with a hug from a teenage boy who had probably stopped hugging teachers yearsago.4.Why was Jimmy paired withNancys mother?A.Nancy was too busy to spend time with her.B.Jimmys mother didnt come to the event.C.Nancy wanted Jimmy to get to know her.D.Jimmy could get along well with her.5.Where did Jimmy meetNancyten years later?A.Near Jimmys high school.B.At a Mothers Day tea.C.In Nancys classroom.D.On a field trip.6.How did Jimmy feel about whatNancyhad done for him?A.Upset.B.Embarrassed.C.Grateful.D.Satisfied.7.Which of the following best presents the theme of the passage?A.No act of kindness is ever wasted.B.A friend in need is a friend indeed.C.A mothers hug lasts long after she lets go.D.The best teacher must be the best performer.CElizabeth Bishop is considered one of the best American poets of the 20th century.She was born in Worcester,Massachusetts in 1911.Her dad died when she was just a baby and her mom never recovered from the loss.Shewent to live with her grandparents in Nova Scotia,Canada when she was five.Eventually Bishop attended VassarCollege,where she began to write poetry.At Vassar she discovered Marianne Moores poetry and met Ms Moore and began their life-long friendship.She later met poet Robert Lowell.She wrote tons and tons of letters to both of them,which is good for us becausewe would otherwise know very little of her personal life.Bishop published her first book of poetry in 1946 and wrote until her death in 1979.She would spend yearsworking on a single poem.Her poems are not the result of hasty scribbling(匆忙乱写)on paper while eatingbreakfast.She would look through drafts of poems again and again and improve them until they were as close toperfect as she could get them.Reading Elizabeth Bishop is like being transported to the very place,the very moment shes writing about.She leads us to a microscope so we can see every smallest part of the scene.It seems that shes always asking usto notice more,and more until the poem is so clear in our minds that its almost painfullike a light thats toobright.8.What do we know about Bishops early life?A.She was mainly brought up by her grandparents.B.She spent her childhood mainly inWorcester.C.She was always encouraged by her parents.D.She started to write poems at five.9.Why are Bishops letters to Moore and Lowell important?A.They have a deep influence on other poets.B.They offer much information about her life.C.They help us study Moore and Lowells poetry.D.They prove she had friendships with famouspoets.10.What can we say about Bishops poetic creation?A.She liked to write in the morning.B.She could write poems at high speed.C.She tried her best to achieve perfection.D.She published hundreds of books of poetry.11.Which word can be used to best describe the style of Bishops poems?A.Enthusiastic.B.Romantic.C.Humorous.D.Exact.D36-year-old Juan Dual likes to joke that hes empty inside.Juans story began when he was only 13.It wasthen that he was diagnosed with a terrible disease,which left him with a 99.8%chance of developing cancer ofthe digestive system.At age 19,right after finishing high-school,Juan underwent a tough operation to take awayhis colon and rectum.Sadly,it was only the beginning.By age 28,Juans disease had affected his stomach andgallbladder so he had to go under the knife again.Having just recovered from several serious surgeries,Juan Dual decided to accept the invitation of somefriends of his parents and travel to Japan.It was there that things started to change for the better.He didnt speaka word of Japanese,so he spent most of his time walking his dog.One day,the dog pulled harder,and Juanrealized that he was still able to jog,and he started to do just that.Months later,he found himself working in a small,peaceful town in England.There was little in terms ofentertainment,but the town was surrounded by hills,so he devoted even more of his time to running.Hebefriended some like-minded folks and told them what hed been through,and they seemed amazed at the factthat he was still alive,let alone that he was pushing himself to exercise.Thats when the idea of focusing onmotivating others took root in his mind.With the help of Pepa,a nutritionist,Juan Dual slowly relearned how to eat to keep his energy level highenough to sustain him during physical activity.Eight months after his last operation,he finished the Barcelona halfmarathon in two hours.He then started training for mountain running and ultra-marathons.12.Why does Juan Dual say he is empty inside?A.Because he has no desire for anything.B.Because he doesnt have much knowledge.C.Because he always suffers from great hunger.D.Because many of his organs have beenremoved.13.What made Juan Dual aware that he could still run?A.His parents support.B.A walk with his dog.C.The idea of challenging himself.D.His quick recovery from surgeries.14.When did Juan Dual decide to inspire others with his story?A.After finishing the Barcelona half marathon.B After being introduced to a nutritionist named Pepa.C.After sharing it with his friends in an English town.D.After making friends with people with similar sufferings.15.Which of the following words can best describe Juan Dual?A.Ambitious and intelligent.B.Inspiring and responsible.C.Unfortunate but determined.D.Confident but stubborn.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Cuddling and hugging arent for everyone.Some people feel uncomfortable when others touchthem,butnearly90percent ofparticipants intheTouch Test reported likingphysical affection fromtheirpartners._16_We are born as cuddlers,and we never really outgrow it.People who got regular cuddles were less likely to get sick when exposed to a cold virus.Snuggles(依偎)caneven reduce physical pain,especially if the person you are touching is someone you feel close to._17_Thechemical triggered by touch helps reduce the fight-or-flight impulses that stress produces,helping you fall asleepfaster.It also aidsdigestion,making for a more restful sleep._18_It can be lying next to each other in bed,or other types of loving touches.If one way doesnt feelright,try something else.Foot rubs,head rubs,hand-holding,laying your head or someones chest,sitting side byside on the couch with legs touchingall these things countThere are even different types of hugs.For people who arent fully comfortable with physical touch,itsimportant to start slow,both in the quantity and quality of physical contact.Take the time to find out what yourhug partner likes,and what your friends and loved ones enjoy._19_Dont focus only on snuggling with your partner.Children are natural cuddlers in view of their strong sense ofsecurity and warmth.Appropriate cuddling between parents and kids helps form tight,loving bonds._20_Petsare awesome snuggle buddies.Theres a reason why therapy animals existpetting and loving animals can helpyou feel better.This can be especially important for people who dont have a human companion to cuddle with.A.Body language is often harder to fakeB.Cuddlers and snugglers also sleep betterC.Learn to speak their physical love language.D.While doing it,say something loving to increase your affection.E.You can also look beyond humans to meet your cuddling needsF.The instinct to seek out human touch is stronger than most of us realize.G.Not all cuddling is created equal,and there is more than one way to do it.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 16 years oldand on a weeklong trip to visit a Seminary college inIowa.On the_21_,our grouphad stopped inChicagofor a few days.We were staying in a building_22_by the church on the south side ofthe city and had been_23_not to go out alone.It wasnt long,though,before I was feeling_24_anddecided to sneak out(溜出去)for a short walk.I was_25_down a street when I saw a man_26_onthe sidewalk,whose clothes were worn(破旧的)and skin was_27_.I had never seen a_28_personbefore.Then my mind flashed back and I realized I had_29_a homeless person once before:Me.It was a summer night in my 11th year when the home where I_30_caught fire in the middle of thenight.I can still remember all of us standing outside while the_31_destroyed everything weowned._32_,our small town community helped us,offering us_33_and care.They fed us,broughtus_34_,and within a few days helped our dad to_35_a temporary(暂时的)house.A few monthslater our community helped us to finance a_36_home.I could remember feeling loved and blessed evenafter_37_so much.The homeless man sitting in front of me,however,had no one to love and help him.Icould see the_38_and despair in his eyes.I only had a few dollars left in my_39_but I didnt hesitate.I bent down and_40_it to him,talked with him,touched his hand,and wished him well before I left.21.A.streetB.routeC.wayD.path22.A.ownedB.designedC.selectedD.decorated23.A.forcedB.warnedC.informedD.led24.A.boredB.disappointedC.nervousD.excited25.A.runningB.drivingC.jumpingD.walking26.A.standingB.lyingC.sittingD.dancing27.A.sensitiveB.smoothC.softD.dirty28.A.hopelessB.homelessC.carelessD.selfless29.A.seenB.dreamedC.rescuedD.performed30.A.thought overB.ran aroundC.fell downD.grew up31.A.fireB.rainC.stormD.earthquake32.A.GraduallyB.ActuallyC.ThankfullyD.Properly33.A.pityB.loveC.sourceD.finance34.A.foodB.clothesC.waterD.fruit35.A.rentB.buyC.checkD.search36.A.personalB.mobileC.secureD.new37.A.devotingB.chargingC.losingD.requesting38.A.determinationB.reliefC.tirednessD.sadness39.A.handB.boxC.walletD.room40.A.sentB.handedC.packedD.rewarded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The young Perce Blackborow_41._(desperate)anticipated an adventure._42._(join)the expedition,he secretly hid himself in a cupboard after Sir Ernest Shackleton turned down his request.As they approachedAntarctic,the shipEndurancegot_43._(stick)in the ice.They had to abandon the ship and reached theuninhabited Elephant Island.Later,they got into a difficult situation_44._they were crowded together undera boat on the rocky shore of the miserable place.To seek help,Shackleton departed,_45._(lead)a team in alifeboat.For the remaining crew,staying alive took all their time and energy.While they were bored_46._allmeat of sea creatures,they knew if_47._hadnt been for sea animals,they would all have starved.It was fourmonths before they were finally rescued.It was Shackletons perseverance and_48._(commit)that savedthem from a slow but_49._(pain)death.The expedition_50._(consider)a successful failure at thattime.第四部分第四部分写作（共两节，满分写作（共两节，满
