2020届徐州市第三中学高三英语上学期期末考试试题及答案.pdf

20202020 届徐州市第三中学高三英语上学期期末考试试题及答案届徐州市第三中学高三英语上学期期末考试试题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 AThe Origins of Famous BrandsOur lives are full of brand names and trademarked products that we use every day.Although many brand namesare simple acronyms(首字母缩略词)or versions of their founders names,some of the companies we trust everyday actually have fascinating and surprising back stories.StarbucksIt seems fitting that the most famous coffee brand in the world would take its name from one of the worldsgreatest works of literature.The inspiration for the name of the coffeehouse came from Herman MelvillesMobyDick.The founders original idea was to name the company after the Captain Ahabs ship,but they eventuallydecided that Pequot wasnt a great name for coffee,so they chose Ahabs first mate,Starbucks,as the nameinstead.GoogleGoogle was originally called Backrub,for it searched for links in every corner of the Web.In 1997,when thefounders of the company were searching for a new name showing a huge amount of data for their rapidlyimproving search technology,a friend suggested the word“googol”.When a friend tried to register the newdomain(域)name,he misspelled“googol”as“google”.NikeOriginally founded as a distributor for Japanese running shoes,the company was originally named BRS,or BlueRibbon Sports.In 1971,BRS introduced its own soccer shoe,a model called Nike,which is alsothe name for theGreek goddess of victory.In 1978,the company officially renamed itself as Nike,Inc.The right name is essential to a companys success,and a great origin story is just as important as a great product.An attractive origin story is one more thing that keeps customers guessing,wondering,and buying its products.1.What is the name of the Captain Ahabs ship?A.Moby Dick.B.Starbucks.C.Pequot.D.Herman Melville.2.Why did the founders of the Google want to change its name?A.They mistook their name.B.They wanted new customers.C.The companys original name was too long.D.The companys search technology was improving rapidly.3.Where does the importance of the origin story of one company lie in?A.It can change the companys image.B.It can add myth to the company.C.It explains the development of the company to customers.D.It makes customers imagine and purchase its goods.BA PhD student inMichigandefended her paper while wearing a skirt madeof rejection letters she receivedwhile studying.29-year-old Caitlin Kirby printed out 17 of her rejection letters from scholarships,academicjournals,and conferences then folded each one into a fan.She connected them in rows,and by the end shedesigned the item into a skirt and wore it.She said that the idea behind her unique clothing item came out of a desire to normalize rejection and takepride in overcoming it.The whole process of revisiting those old letters and making that skirt sort of remindedme that you have to apply to a lot of things to succeed,she said.A natural part of the process is to get rejectedalong the way.Caitlins adviser,Julie Libarkin,a professor of earth and environmental science atMichiganStateUniversity,also encourages the acceptance of failure in her students.Libarkin believes its important for students to get intohabit of applying for things,and to get used to the feeling of rejection,so she encourages them to chase after anyopportunity that comes their way.If a student doesnt get the grant or the spot in the academic journal,thatsokay.Theyll still have learned something in the process.As for Caitlin?Her rejections over the years have led to great things:Since her doctorate,shes won ascholarship to do further research on urban agriculture inGermany.Currently,shes a post-doctoral researcher at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.As for what the future holds?Im prepared to receive a few more rejection letters along the way,she joked heartily,Maybe Ill make a longerskirt.4.What can we learn about Caitlin Kirbys rejection letters?A.She received 17 rejections in total.B.29 of her rejections were from journals.C.The rejections were connected into a fan.D.She made some rejection letters into a skirt.5.What is Julie Libarkins attitude towards Caitlins action?A.Favorable.B.Ambiguous.C.Skeptical.D.Opposed.6.Which of the following words can best describe Catlin?A.Creative and considerate.B.Caring and determined.C.Optimistic and humorous.D.Generous and intelligent.7.Which of the following may Caitlin agree with?A.Hard work pays off.B.Education is the entrance to success.C.Self-respect earns more respect.D.One needs to normalize failures.CAlaskaThe American city Anchorage is recovering from a powerful earthquake Friday that damaged publicbuildings,homes and roads.The 7.0 earthquake caused buildings to slake.But there have been no reports of deaths,serious injuries ordamage.Officials say the quake has not affected transportation of food and her supplies.“The ships are coming inon schedule,the supply lines are at this point working well,”the government told reporters Sunday.The Glenn Highway was probably the road hit hardest by the earthquake.It connects the states largest city toother parts in the north.Traffic has been heavy and slowmoving since the quake.Drivers are being guided.Groups of workers are trying to rebuild areas where the quake left large holes in the road.People who are still nervous after the major quake have been more upset by more than 1,700 aftershocks.“Anything that moves,you feel terrified”said David,whose home suffered structural(结构)damage,including asunken foundation(地基).Actually,Alaska came up with strict building rules after a 9.2 earthquake in 1964.Thatwas the second most powerful earthquake on record.Government officials said a public health center promises that moneyfor medical treatment will continue tocome.Mental healthy service(心理健康服务)is also available for people hurt by the disaster.Earthquake experts say there is a 4 percent chance of another 7.0 earthquake or greater in the followingweek.The chance is very small,but its not impossible,”said the expert,Paul Caruso.8.What was the result of the earthquake?A.Buildings were damaged.B.Food supply was cut off.C.Many people were killedD.The ships could not come in.9.Why is the traffic slow on the Glenn Highway?A.Because small quakes hit the city.B.Because falling rocks are a danger.C.Because the highway is badly damaged.D.Because drivers are misled.10.What can you learn from Paul Caruso?A.Another greater earthquake is on the way.B.Chances still exists of another earthquake.C.It will be safe in the 1th week after the quake.D.There is no possibility for more quakes.11.Where can your possibly read the passage?A.Ina story book.B.In a travel journal.C.In a poster.D.In a newspaper.DSummer is quickly passing bybut not without the ultimate meteor（流星）shower event!The2021 Perseids Meteor Shower,which is considered to be the best meteor shower of the year,is expectedto start lighting up skies on this Wednesday,according to NASA.Known for fireballs,the Perseids typically light upskies on warm summer nights,leaving“long wake（尾迹）of light and color1 behind them.”Under ideal conditions,sky watchers may see approximately 50-100 meteors per hour with each meteortraveling at 37 miles per second.Because the meteors appear in all parts of the sky,it will be pretty easy to witness the celestial（天上的）event from anywhere in the world.To get the best show,it is advised to view the Perseids from the NorthernHemisphere（半球）during the pre-dawn hours,ideally between 2 a.m.and dawn.In some cases,sky gazers maybe able to seemeteors during this shower as early as 9 or 10 p.m.“If its not cloudy,pick an observing spot away from bright lights,lie on your back,and look up!You dontneed any special equipment to view the Perseidsjust your eyes,”NASA wrote on their site,adding thattelescopes or binoculars are not recommended due to their small fields of view.Remember to let your eyes become adjusted to the dark.Try to stay off of your phone too,as looking atdevices with bright screens will negatively affect your night vision and thus reduce the number of meteors yousee!For those who may be unable to view the Perseids in person,a live broadcast will be streaming from NASAsMarshall Space Flight Center,starting around 8 p.m.on Aug.11 and continuing through sunrise on Aug.12.12.What can we learn about the Perseids Meteor Shower?A.It will be the best meteor shower in history.B.The ultimate shower only happens on this Wednesday.C.We can observe 50-100 meteors per hour in any place.D.The Meteors usually have long and bright trails behind them.13.Which of the following may be the best time to view the shower?A.At 4 a.m.on the Northern Hemisphere.B.At 2 p.m.on the Northern Hemisphere.C.At sunrise on the Southern Hemisphere.D.At dawn on the Southern Hemisphere.14.What can be inferred about the observation of Meteors?A.If you use a telescope,you will see more meteors.B.You can use smartphones to record the grand scene.C.The brighter the moon is,the more meteors you can see.D.Bright lights will reduce the visibility of meteors.15.If you are not available to watch the Perseids personally,you can _.A.browse the unofficial website of NASAB.watch a video recorded by a flight centerC.stream a live show on Aug.11 nightD.use special devices to connect with the shower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Cheerleading is the fastest growing girls sport,yet more than half of Americans do not believe it is a sport.Inaddition,they fail to distinguish between sideline cheerleaders and competitive ones.Sideline cheerleaders maingoal is to entertain the crowd and lead them with team cheers,which should not be considered a sport._16_A sport,according to the Association of Cheerleading Coaches and Advisors,is a physical activityor competition against an opponent,governed by rules and conditions,and the primary purpose of competition isa comparison of the skills of the participants._17_Competitive cheerleading includes lots of physical activities.The“fliers”are thrown in the air,held by“bases”in different positions that require strength and cooperation with other teammates.And just as basketball andfootball have guidelines for competitive play,so does competitive cheerleading._18_And the cheerleadersare required to stay within a certain area._19_Just like gymnasts,competitive cheerleaders are awarded points for difficulty,technique,andsharpness.The more difficult a mount,the sharper the motions,the better the score.Cheerleading is a team sport,so without cooperation,the first place is out of reach.Some people argue cheerleaders are just“girls in skirts”with their only job to entertain thecrowd._20_Cheerleaders today compete against other teams and work as hard as other athletes.Cheerleading even appear in the Olympics since cheerleaders are just as athletic and physically fit as thoseinvolved in the more accepted sports.A.Cheerleaders must learn to perform in public.B.Competitive cheerleaders goal is to be the best.C.Cheerleading follows these guidelines,so it is a sport.D.However,competitive cheerleading is a sport.E.Cheerleading is recognized as a sport by many schools.F.The whole routine has to be completed in less than 3 minutes and 15 seconds.G.Actually,cheerleading has become as well-known a sport as football and basketball.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What is the most fun you can have in 21 hours and 23 minutes?On 15 October 2003,Yang Liwei answeredthis question.His_21_in space took him 600,000 kilometers in orbit（轨道）,around the earth 14 times,in justover 21 hours.It made himChinas first_22_in space.He had worked towards this_23_for many years.Born in 1965,Yang had wanted to_24_since hewas a young boy.His friends and teachers have all saidthat he_25_science and technology from a young age.He always had a(an)_26_of flying.In 1983,he joined the army and went to flight school.He_27_in 1987 and became a pilot.In 1998,he_28_to be a member of Project 921,which is now called Shenzhou.He was one of the only14_29_from 1,500 candidates（候选人）.The team spent the next five years being_30_.They not onlystudied all the subjects_31_to be an astronaut,but also learned_32_skills and all about how spaceshipand rockets are built.Yang scored among the very_33_in everything the group studied.In September 2003,only three out of the 14 candidates were_34_for the Chinese space adventure,andYang was one of them.He took all kinds of tests to_35_he was fit for this important task._36_he did notget the best scores on every single test,it was his high scores on the psychological（心理的）teststhat_37_won him the chance.In the end,Yang was indeed a_38_.His name will go down in history.The people ofChinacanbe_39_of him and young people all over the world can_40_him as an example of a man who managedto live his dream.21.A.sailingB.voyageC.walkD.leap22.A.touristB.survivorC.astronautD.volunteer23.A.goalB.ideaC.riskD.reward24.A.exploreB.operateC.competeD.fly25.A.ignoredB.lovedC.doubtedD.refused26.A.dreamB.chanceC.opinionD.schedule27.A.droppedB.survivedC.graduatedD.succeeded28.A.wantedB.hopedC.deservedD.applied29.A.gotB.takenC.selectedD.kept30.A.recognizedB.trainedC.persuadedD.replaced31.A.requiredB.addedC.simplifiedD.released32.A.walkingB.communicationC.managementD.survival33.A.altitudeB.middleC.topD.bottom34.A.designedB.pickedC.coachedD.praised35.A.proveB.admitC.expectD.mention36.A.AlthoughB.BecauseC.UnlessD.When37.A.frequentlyB.swiftlyC.graduallyD.finally38.A.concernB.failureC.successD.competitor39.A.confidentB.proudC.afraidD.ashamed40.A.get along withB.care aboutC.deal withD.look up to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Half a million Londoners travel to and from work by bike every day.Since the introduction of the CongestionCharge in 2003,the capital city_41._(see)an almost 50 per cent increase in the number of people commutingby bike.The growth in cycling can partly be attributed to the launch in 2010 by Transport for London of the BarclaysCycleHireSystemthroughoutthecityscenter._42._(station)aroundthecity,bikescanberegistered_43._the TfL website,and regular users can buy access for 24 hours,7 days,or one year.Users arethen posted_44._key to release the locking system on the bikes.Of course,London isnt the only place_45._cycling has taken off:people cycle to work on townsandcities across the UK.In 2008,_46._(promote)the benefits of cycling more_47._(wide),the UKgovernment_48._(organize)a competition to select the countrys first cycling town.The city of Bristol wonand received money to improve_49._(it)cycling infrastructure more cycle lanes and increasedparking_50._(spot)for bikes,etc.and make cycling on roads generally safer.第四部分第四部分写作（共两节，满分写作（共两节，满分4040 分）分）第一节短文改错（满分第一节短文改错（满分1010 分）分）51.假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有 10 处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。