2020届成都市树德实验中学高三英语上学期期末考试试卷及答案解析.pdf
20202020 届成都市树德实验中学高三英语上学期期末考试试卷及答案解析届成都市树德实验中学高三英语上学期期末考试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 ABest Places to Visit in JulyNorways FjordsMost travelers prefer to visit Norways famous fjords(峡湾)in July because Norway has about 23 hours ofdaylight,giving travelers lots of time to take in the spectacular views of blue water,glaciers and mountains.July isalso whenNorways weather is at its warmest,about18,so travelers might include a light sweater in theirluggage.Bastille Day inParisJuly 14 is a national day celebrating independence to the French.July 14,1789,is the day the French stormedthe Bastille,aParisprison,and officially began the French Revolution,overthrowing a royal government that oftenthrew people in prison there for no reason at all.While the day is marked all overFrance,the biggest celebrationtakes place inParis.Masai Mara National ReserveThe thrill of seeing millions of animals wander the plains inKenyais not easily forgotten.One of the mostpopular months to visit the Masai Mara is in July when the famous wildlife migration reaches the Masai Mara andzebras are at their highest number.The best times to view the animals inKenyas most popular game park aredawn and dusk.Running of the Bulls inPamplonaTravelers who pride themselves on being fast runners may want to head toPamplonain July for the San FeminFestival.A key part of this annual festival is the running of the bulls.Six bulls are released onto a narrow street fora half-mile run,with hundreds of runners seeing if they can run faster than the animals.1.What can visitors do inNorways in July?A.Enjoy the impressive scenery.B.Swim and fish in the fjords.C.See daylight around the clock.D.Buy heavy sweaters to keep warm.2.Which of the following is of historical significance?A.San Fermin Festival.B.Bastille Day.C.Masai Mara National Reserve.D.Norways Fjords.3.Where will visitors interested in wild animals go?A.Norway.B.Paris.C.Masai Mara.D.Pamplona.BFirefighters in Florida this week helped rescue a bald eagle with a fishing hook stuck in its beak（嘴）and theattached line wrapped around its wing and beak.Firefighters at Pasco County Fire Rescue Station 21 on Thursdaywere greeted by two children holding the injured bald eagle and seeking help,according to the stations Facebookpage.The firefighters called Owls Nest Sanctuary（保护区）for Wildlife in Odessa for assistance and a volunteercame out to help.It appears that the eagle was wrapped in the line for about two days,was underweight,andthirsty,”the post said.Floridahas one of the densest concentrations of nesting bald eagles in the lower 48 stateswithanestimated 1,500nestingpairsaccordingtotheFloridaFishandWildlifeConservationCommission.PascoCountyis located in the states west central coast north ofTampa.After the eagle was examined,it was placed in a container and taken to the sanctuary for treatment whereKris Potter,the sanctuarys director,successfully removed the hook.The sanctuary posted on its Facebook page that the eagle is making up for lost time when it comes to food.Hes eating all his meals with great enthusiasm and doesnt leave a crumb（碎屑）behind,“the post said.In themeantime,this big guy is resting and recovering hes already looking so much better!”After the eagle is considered stable,it will be taken toBuschGardensinTampafor further treatment,accordingto the post.“Thankfully the eagle appears in good health and veterinarians（兽医）believe that the eagle will fullyrecover,the post said.When the eagle is cleared for return to the wild,it will be released in the area around Station 21,the stationsaid in its post.“A big thank-you to everyone who helped save this bald eagles life!We are thankful for this happy outcome!”the post concluded.The sanctuary used the story to remind those who enjoy fishing to properly dispose of theirgarbage.4.Who initially found the injured bald eagle?A.Firefighters.B.Two children.C.The sanctuarys founder.D.A volunteer.5.Where will the eagle be set free?A.AtPascoCounty Fire Rescue Station 21.B.In the neighborhood around Station 21.C.In the sanctuary inOdessa.D.InBuschGardensinTampa.6.Why did the sanctuary post the story?A.To win a good reputation.B.To praise those firefighters.C.To appeal to people to protect bald eagles.D.To remind fishing lovers to deal with rubbish properly.7.What can we know about the outcome of the event?A.Its unexpected.B.Its beautiful.C.Its humorous.D.Its discouraging.CThe history of the flying car is almost as old as that of powered flight itself.It started with the CurtissAutoplane of 1917,an awkward-looking machine with removable wings.It never left the ground.Later machinesmade it into the skies but failed to take off commercially.Money is now pouring into flying taxis.On March 30thLilium,a German company that develops them,announced a merger with SPAC,an acquisition company thatvalues it at$3.3 bn-a sign that investors think the business will fly.Thanks to better batteries and lightweight materials,some of them are ready to carry passengers.Up to 300firms are working on short-range battery-powered craft that take off and land vertically.Carmakers,techcompanies and others are investing money into the field.The government isoffering a glide pathtocertification.Americas Federal Aviation Administration is engaged in the process with around 30 firms,saysNatasha Santha of LEK,a consulting company.Midway between a cab and a helicopter,flying taxis have distinct advantages over both.Quiet electric motorsallow them to operate frequent services.They require only a patch of concrete to land,unlike noisy helicopters,which face severe operating restrictions in most cities.They can fly four or five times faster than a cab can driveand do not get stuck in traffic.Prices can be kept low by ride-sharing.Joby,based inCalifornia,says its five-seatermachine will enter commercial service in 2024.The firm calculates the initial cost of around$4 per person permile may soon fall by 25%.A trip fromManhattanto JFK airport would then cost$30-40 per passenger.The real revolution will come when full autonomy takes out the cost of a pilot.Archer hopes to run suchaircraft by 2028.They face fewer obstacles in the air than earth-bound cars do on the road;airliners mostly fly onautopilot as it is.Still,as one industry insider puts it,it is probably best to accustom passengers and regulators toairborne taxis before getting rid of the driver.8.What can we learn from Paragraph 1?A.The flying car can date back to the 1920s.B.Investors see the potential of the business of the flying car.C.The flying car never left the ground successfully in history.D.A German company has launched a new flying car into the market.9.What does offering a glide path in Paragraph 2 probably refer to?A.Giving the green light.B.Providing timely assistance.C.Presenting legal guidance.D.Conducting strict management.10.Which of the following is the strength of flying taxis?A.Costing as little as cabs.B.Saving passengers from the traffic jam.C.Reducing air pollution.D.Having no operating restrictions.11.What can be inferred about the flying taxis from the last paragraph?A.They will develop faster than cars.B.Passengers will quickly get used to taking them.C.The regulators will take measures to promote them.D.Autopilot flying taxis will probably replace those with pilots.DMy first week working in a restaurant,one of the servers said something that stuck with me:Everyone shouldwork in a restaurant for at least a year.At the time,I didnt get it,but I took the advice to heart and worked inrestaurants on and off for the next eight years.Before realizing it,I mastered many important skills,one of whichis communication skill.When I was little,I was so shy that I used to hide behind my mom whenever someone spoke to me.Andwhen I first started in restaurants,I had two personalities:Restaurant Lizzy and Home Lizzy.It was easier topretend to be a different person while at work,since it was so different from who I actually was.But gradually,theskills I learned working in restaurants helped Home Lizzy come out of her shell in the real world.When you work in a restaurant,you dont have the luxury of hiding behind your parents to avoid talking topeople.Im still 110%an introvert,but restaurant work helped me communicate.Working in a restaurant not onlyhelped me speak clearly,deliberately and directly but also taught me how to talk about almost everything.Someguests dont want their servers to interact too much with them,and thats fine.But some sit at the bar simply tochat with you.You learn how to judge your guests level of interest in communicating with you,and how to exit aconversation at the appropriate time.My restaurant work is something that Im most proud of and I know I wouldnt be the person I am todaywithout those eight years of experience.If youre still on the fence about working in a restaurant for that long,start with one year.I doubt that youll look back.12.What did the writer think of the servers words?A.Impressive.B.Ridiculous.C.Amusing.D.Logical.13.What do we infer from Paragraph 2?A.The writer tried different jobs.B.The writer became more sociable.C.The writer used an invented name.D.The writer had a hard time at work.14.Which of the following best describes the writers restaurant work?A.Boring.B.Relaxing.C.Worthwhile.D.Unchallenging.15.What message does the writer try to convey in this passage?A.A strong-willed soul can reach his goal.B.Things are difficult before they are easy.C.Communication skills advance your career.D.Restaurantwork helps to achieve a better self.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The Qingming Festival is celebrated with a three-day national holiday,whose name originates from the saying“Plants start to revive and prosper at Qingming in a clean and bright way.Thus,the festival is called Qingming,”which means clean and bright._16_.Tomb sweeping aims to commemorate family ancestors while going on aspring outing allows everyone the chance to enjoy the beautiful scenery and enjoy the season.Traditional customsTomb sweeping._17_on this day,the whole family gathers in front of their ancestral tombs.They offerfruit and wine to their ancestors and clean the weeds from around the tomb.Finally,they kowtow and pray,hoping for their ancestors blessing for the rest of the year.Spring outing.The time around the Qingming Festival is one of the most suitable seasons fora spring outing,as plants are thriving and flowers are blooming.People can have a great time outdoors with their friends andfamily._18_Traditional foodQingtuan,a green rice ball tiny enough to fit into your hand,is also called Qingmingguo or Aiguo._19_Itis a mixture of sticky rice powder and green vegetable juice.stuffed with sweetened bean paste,Qingtuan tastessweet with the fresh fragrance of Aicao,a green spring vegetable,In celebration of Qingming,peoplefromShaanximake steamed buns,known as Huamo,made into different shapes._20_Some are for peacefulfamily life while others represent the wish for health.A.With each different look comes a good blessing.B.The tradition of tomb sweeping originates from the Qin Dynasty.C.The two main activities over the festival include tomb sweeping and going on a spring outing.D.Family members gather together to celebrate and taste the food.E.Playing football and flying kites are popular activities.F.Many traditional customs are practiced to show respect for our ancestors.G.It is popular in the southern regions of theYangtze River.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Spelling was sort of my superpower.I wasnt a math or science guy,but I could chew and_21_books.“Your word is onomatopoeia,”said the announcer.On the stage of“School Bee Competition”（拼字大赛),mybrain fast-forwarded to the spelling bee competitions ahead:first the county championship,then the state,andfinally the national spelling bee.I glanced back at Alexa,who wanted another chance at_22_.If I missedthis word,shedbe_23_in the game.But that wouldnt happen.Chin up,shoulders back,I_24_mythroat,“O-n-o-m-a-t-o-p-o-e-i-a.”I_25_it.The trophy(奖杯)was presented to me.I shouted onstage,“I am the alpha-best.”Surprisingly,my sister,Deandra,_26_her eyes.“Youre a terrible winner.”Deandra made a_27_face.“Alex tried to shakeyour hand but you_28_.”I didnt_29_at all.“Anyway,I won the school bee.”“Dont be_30_.Youll soon be facing thebest of the best in the county bee.”“Will they_31_me?I am the alpha-best with no efforts at all.”After six rounds,the number ofstudents_32_from more than 100 to just seven and I was one in the seven.If I had been given words likeaerospace or conical,Id make_33_already.Unfortunately,I crashed with the word maestro at last.Istood_34_for the longest moment.The final winner acted the exact_35_of mine.He accepted his_36_with a small bow,and thenshook hands with the runner-up(亚军).I got to know Deandras words_37_.I_38_to Alexa,“Im sorry I was so impolite when I won.”“How was the county bee?”Alexa asked.“Adisaster.”“If you need a study_39_for next time,Im happy to help.”“Really?Lets_40_on it,partner.”“Better late than never,”Alexa said,shaking my hand.21.A.preferB.makeC.writeD.digest22.A.winningB.announcingC.listeningD.supporting23.A.inB.outC.awayD.back24.A.driedB.clearedC.closedD.choked25.A.hitB.gotC.madeD.did26.A.openedB.closedC.wipedD.rolled27.A.happyB.sourC.cheerfulD.painful28.A.ignoredB.missedC.acceptedD.doubted29.A.answerB.careC.regretD.decline30.A.upsetB.proudC.anxiousD.frustrated31.A.admireB.passC.influenceD.match32.A.jumpedB.roseC.decreasedD.spread33.A.concernB.effortsC.promisesD.history34.A.harmedB.devotedC.frozenD.addicted35.A.roleB.wayC.oppositeD.behavior36.A.trophyB.wordC.handD.effort37.A.took placeB.made senseC.came outD.caught up38.A.relatedB.occurredC.contributedD.apologized39.A.partnerB.teacherC.classmateD.brother40.A.relyB.restC.baseD.shake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Readingaloud is a good habit for children.Some parents may ask their children to read aloudat_41._early age,but reading aloud to kids may help them focus better,according to a newstudy_42._(publish)in the journalPediatrics.These children are not only better able_43._(sit)stillbut also better able to get along_44._(good)with their friends and teachers.The research_45._(do)by a team led by Dr.Alan Mendelsohn ofNYULangoneMedicalCenter.Theresearchers studied how childrens_46._(program)that promote positive parenting activities,such asreading out loud and playing pretence affect childrens development.Researchers performed a test after some children took part_47._their Video Interaction Project frombirth to age 3.At every visit,the families in the program were filmed reading or_48._(play)with theirchildren.The film was then reviewed by a coach_49._helped parents learn more about the
