2020届无锡市宜兴中学高三英语下学期期中考试试题及答案.pdf
20202020 届无锡市宜兴中学高三英语下学期期中考试试题及答案届无锡市宜兴中学高三英语下学期期中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 AIts time to put your two-wheeler to good use on these fun bike paths each varying in distance anddifficulty.Just choose one fit for you.Paulinskill Valley TrailCheck out Paulinskill Valley Trail,filled with forests,wetlands,and small townsalong this 25-mile route.While thetrail is mostly flat,you can do a quick ride.Youre likely to catch sight of beautiful birds,considering more than 100species find a home in the land near the path.Check out the trail in the fall-prime time for pretty sights.AlaHele MakalaeOn theislandofKaui,youll find a bike path with lots of beachy views thatll leave you feeling accomplished yetcalm.The name translates to“The Path that Goes By Coast,”and,as you might guess,the seven-mile path hugsthe shoreline.Start early enough and youll witness an incredible sunrise to make it even more amazing,TheCheaha RouteThis ride covers up to 126 miles,with steep climbs and extreme downhills along the way.So prepare for athrilling ride-one thats not necessarily for the inexperienced or those looking for an easy,casual ride.Along theroute,youll pedal through five towns.The journey is worth it,though,because you get some of the most scenicviews in the state.The Whitefish TrailFamous for its countless route options,whether youre a new biker looking for smooth tracks or you havemore experience and want to play around on rocky,more technical land,this bike path brings in lots of visitors.The 43-mile route offers beautiful green scenery.Around every comer,youll see a new jaw-dropping landscape,from glassy lakes to green mountains.1.When is the best time to visit Paulinskill Valley Trail?A.In Autumn.B.All year round.C.On early mornings.D.On sunny days.2.Which route is not fit for someone new to cycling?A.The Whitefish Trail.B.Ala Hele Makalae.C.Paulinskill Valley Trail.D.TheCheaha Route.3.Whats the common feature of the four routes?A.They are full of challenges.B.Various route options are offered.C.They have beautiful scenery.D.Different species can be found there.BMy mother is a teacher.I often asked her,“Why do you teach?What keeps you teaching?”The answer wasalways the same.“There is always that one child,that one moment that is worth it.”Now,I am a teacher,too.But different from my mother,I teach students challenging activities outdoors.Andwhen my mother asked me the similar questions,my answer was,“Its that one child,that one special moment.”One of those moments happened recently.I was working with a group of girls in a four-week programme.Everything went on well through the“Team”events and we were moving on to a“High”one called the Wire Walk.In the Wire Walk,each girl had to climb up the pegs in a tree to a wire,8 meters high,and then walk across it.Of course,everything was safe for sure.When it was Susies turn,it seemed that she didnt really want to.I asked Susie if she was ready.Sheanswered softly,“I suppose.”Now,Susie was at the foot of the tree.She started to make the long reach.Then I found Susie was becomingnervous with every step.I realized she would not go much further.Susie was halfway up.Then she stopped and held the tree tight,looking very afraid.Her eyes were closed.With her face against the tree,she cried,“I cant.”The other girls sat in silence.I talked quietly to Susie,trying to relax her.I talked for a long time till I ran out ofwords.“I will still be your friend no matter what,Susie!”Mary broke the silence.To my surprise,Susie lifted her head and looked up to the wire.Then she turned to look down at Mary andsmiled.Mary smiled back.Finally,Susie made it all the way across that wire.When she returned to the ground,the first hug she lookedfor was from Mary.We all cheered.Moments like this keep me doing what I do.4.Why did Susie stop halfway up to the wire?A.It was too high for her to reach.B.She was too afraid to move on.C.Something was wrong with it.D.The teacher asked her to do it.5.Why did Mary break the silence?A.To try again herself.B.To relax the writer.C.To encourage Susie.D.To draw Susies attention.6.What can we learn from the story of Susie?A.Helping others is helping ourselves.B.A word of encouragement matters a lot.C.Outdoor activities bring peoplecloser than ever.D.A good method plays an important role in teaching.7.Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?A.The Wire WalkB.That One MomentC.Fear and CourageD.TheYoung HeartsCI dont want to talk about being a woman scientistagain.There was a time in my life when people askedconstantly for stories about what its like to work in a field dominated(controlled)by men.I was never very goodat telling those stories because truthfully I never found them interesting.What I do find interesting is the origin ofthe universe,the shape of space,time and the nature of black holes.At 19,when I began studying astrophysics(天体物理学),it did not bother me in the least to be the onlywoman in the classroom.But while earning my Ph.D.at MIT and then as a post-doctor doing space research,theissue started to bother me.My every achievement jobs,research papers,awards was viewed through thelens(镜片)of gender(性别)politics.So were my failures.Sometimes,when I was pushed into an argument on leftbrain versus(相对于)right brain,or nature versus nurture(培育),I would instantly fight fiercely on my behalf andall womankind.Then one day a few years ago,out of my mouth came a sentence that would eventually become my reply toany and all provocations(挑衅):I dont talk about that anymore.It took me 10 years to get back the confidence Ihad at 19 and to realize that I didnt want to deal with gender issues.Why should curing sexism be yet anotherterrible burden on every female scientist?After all,I dont study sociology or political theory.Today I research and teach at Barnard,a womens college in New York City.Recently,someone asked me howmany of the 45 students in my class were women.You cannot imagine my satisfaction at being able to answer,45.I know some of my students worry how they will manage their scientific research and a desire for children.And Idont dismiss those concerns.Still,I dont tell them“war”stories.Instead,I have given them this:the visual oftheir physics professor heavily pregnant doing physics experiments.And in turn they have given me the image of45 women driven by a love of science.And thats a sight worth talking about.8.Why doesnt the author want to talk about being a woman scientist again?A.She is fed up with the issue of gender discrimination(歧视).B.She feels unhappy working in male-dominated fields.C.She is not good at telling stories of the kind.D.She finds space research more important.9.From Paragraph 2,we can infer that people would attribute(把归因于)the authors failures to _.A.the burden she bears in a male-dominated societyB.her involvement in gender politicsC.her over-confidence as a female astrophysicistD.the very fact that she is a woman10.What did the author constantly fight against while doing her Ph.D.and post-doctoral research?A.Lack of confidence in succeeding in space science.B.Unfair accusations from both inside and outside her circle.C.Peoples fixed attitude toward female scientists.D.Widespread misconceptions about nature and nurtured.11.What does the image the author presents to her students suggest?A.Women students neednt have the concerns of her generation.B.Women can balance a career in science and having a family.C.Women have more barriers on their way to academic success.D.Women now have fewer problems pursuing a science career.DLike all cultural institutions,galleries and art fairs are adapting to a new reality.Art Basel Hong Kong,Asias biggest contemporary-art fair,was cancelled because of covid-19,but anyone hewho had planned to visit last week could enjoy an experimental alternative：the viewing room.At the click of akeyboard)you could enter an overall view but private visual salon,without having to brave the airless Hong KongConvention and Exhibition Centre.There,on one webpage,was JeffKoons riffing(翻唱)on Botticellis Primavera in a tribute to the history ofpainting at David Zwirner Gallery.Ota Fine Arts offered one collector the chance to acquire an infinity(无限)room“,one of the most Instagrammed artworks of recent years-the creation of the fantasies,nonagenarian(九十多岁)Japanese artist,Yayoi Kusama.White Cube presented a large collection of international works by AndreasGursky(German),Theaster Gates(American)and Beatriz Milhazes(Brazilian).But not every artist,gallery andform showed to equal advantage in this alternative fair.Not surprisingly,simple two-dimensional works in brightcolours came across best No sculpture or conceptual art was includedBesides depth and texture,there are aspects of gallery hopping that a website is unlikely to copy.Oneisserendipitythe sense of wandering between artworks and encountering the unexpected.Another is sociability.Art is a communion between artist and viewer,but galleries and fairs are also places to swap opinions and shareenthusiasms.Thereare ways to compensate(or these inevitable(不可避免的)disadvantages.As they shut their physicaldoors,some of the worlds nest galleries and museums are offering advanced interactive visits,360 degree videosand walk around tours of their collections,allwithout queues and high ticket prices.One of the best is laid on bythe Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam；its tour allows visitors to view its Vermeers and Rembrandts,including themagnicentNight Watch”,far more closely than would normally he possible.Another standout offering is fromthe Museu de Arte de SPaulo,which has an even broader collection.On its virtual platform,its pain tings,spanning 700 years,appear to be hanging in an open-plan space,seemingly hung on glass panels,or crystaleasels”as the.museum calls them,ideal for close-up inspection,12.From the paragraph 3,we may knowA.Primavera was originally painted by JeKoonsB.“innity room”was the most popular artworks of recent years on social mediaC.White Cube displayed a great many works by artists from different nationsD.Various paintings and statues showed on the webpage are well-received13.What does the underlined word serendipity in Paragraph 4 probably mean?A.surpriseB.treasureC.expectationD.compromise14.What is the purpose of writing the last paragraph?A.To introduce some popular art show in the world.B.To show that there are some alternative ways to promote the display during covid-19 epidemic.C.To prove that paintings hung on glass panels can be idealfor close-up inspection,D.To release some information about some extraordinary art shows.15.What is the best title?A.Art beyond the internet.B.Fascinating art.C.Art under covid-19.D.gallery hopping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Trees are one of the oldest living things on earth.Trees are important for life as they provide food and oxygen.The importance of trees continues to increase and more benefits of trees are being discovered as their roleexpands to satisfy the needs created from us human beings.The forests and trees are planted to make the worldlook better and more beautiful._16_Some of them are as follows.Trees can clean soil and control soil erosion(侵蚀).Poisonous chemicals and pollutants from various factoriesenter into the soil,thus causing soil pollution._17_Trees and plant roots bind(捆绑)the soil and thus reducesoil erosion.Also they store rainwater and reduce sediment(沉积)deposits.Trees play an important role in reducing the greenhouse gases.They consume carbon dioxide and produceoxygen._18_For example,a fully grown tree produces oxygen which is sufficient for10 people for a completeyear.Also,they act as filters of the air that we breathe.Trees are of commercial importance.Trees satisfy the need of fuel for cooking in many areas around theworld.Trees also provide wood for furniture and hundreds of household items._19_Also,trees produce anumber of fruits and nuts which are sold at market.Some trees are even used to make medicines._20_They provide shelter and food for a number of animal species across the globe.Trees are especiallyimportant as they form green corridors connecting habitats with each other and with the countryside beyond.A.Without trees our planet cannot be considered a place for living.B.In fact,trees play different roles in our environment.C.This lowers global warming.D.Wood pulp(浆)is used for making paper in industries.E.Trees have the ability to store them or change them into less harmful forms.F.Trees have beautified our planet.G.Trees act as the habitat for wild animals.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After my husbands Chinese kung fu school was open for about a week,my daughters and I decided to seehow it was going.We were deeply_21_to see there wasnt a single student in the school.My husbandwas standing_22_in the school waiting for customers.We had to_23_!We decided to be his_24_until he got some real ones.We thought itwas better to have five people in the school_25_just him if a passerby looked in the window.He startedteaching us_26_and forms.We found that some of them actually were_27_to ballet moves butmuch more difficult.It was kind of fun but_28_,too!Wewere attracted by then,so we_29_as learners._30_,we got actual students in our school.There were many men and teenage boys,andwe_31_lots of other girls and women as well.One special student was a_32_sevenyear-old girl.Shewas going_33_and had other health problems.With my daughters help and_34_,this little girlgot to be a real kung fu kid.Although she is now a sightless,grown adult,Im confident shecan_35_herself if she needs to.I am_36_to say my daughters are more confident in every area of their lives.This experience taughtme to_37_things I never would have_38_before kung fu.I havent been_39_in all ofmy efforts,but Ill give almost_40_of niceness a try!21.A.boredB.upsetC.nervousD.moved22.A.cheerfullyB.aggressivelyC.aloneD.forever23.A.actB.jokeC.appearD.learn24.A.familiesB.workmatesC.consultantsD.students25.A.more thanB.in place ofC.rather thanD.in case of26.A.speechesB.movesC.mannersD.designs27.A.usefulB.accessibleC.similarD.comparable28.A.challengingB.astonishingC.relaxingD.inspiring29.A.got togetherB.signed upC.broke awayD.stayed on30.A.EventuallyB.UnfortunatelyC.ObviouslyD.Regularly31.A.discoveredB.joinedC.unitedD.attracted32.A.traditionalB.homelessC.disabledD.typical33.A.blindB.deafC.lameD.stupid34.A.threatB.encouragementC.adjustmentD.approval35.A.protectB.recognizeC.feedD.educate36.A.stubbornB.proudC.sensitiveD.tentative37.A.apply toB.give upC.try outD.hold back38.A.appreciatedB.predictedC.ignoredD.considered39.A.helpfulB.successfulC.cheerfulD.enthusiastic40.A.someB.eitherC.noneD.any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WearenowintheFourthI
