2020届徐州第一中初中部撷秀中学高三英语下学期期末考试试题及答案.pdf

20202020 届徐州第一中初中部撷秀中学高三英语下学期期末考试试题及答届徐州第一中初中部撷秀中学高三英语下学期期末考试试题及答案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 ASome young people win attention because of their good looks or their singing ability.A much smaller numbergain fame because they have done something important and worthwhile with their abilities.Rishab Jain is amongthe latter.In 2018,13-year-oldRishab developed a way to use AItechnology to help pancreatic(胰腺的)cancerpatients and won the3MYoung Scientist Challenge,a nationwide middle-school science competition,and its$25,000 prize.In the last stage of the contest,Rishab competed againstnine other finalists at the 3M Innovation Center(创新中心)in St.Paul,Minnesota.Leading up to the big meet,each finalist had partnered with a scientist to furtherdevelop their inventions.Rishab explains what led him to create his invention.First,a family friend died of cancer.Then Rishab learnedabout how deadly pancreatic cancer is,and that its low survival rate is due to how difficult it is to treat.Im alsointo programming,so I was learning about AI technology.I decided to try to solve a real-world problem using it.His winnings have been put in further research and in his nonprofit Samyak Science Society,which helps poorchildren enter the STEM(science,technology,engineering and math)education.Rishab is also raising awarenessabout pancreatic cancer.These efforts make him quite different from teenagers of his age.Considering becominga biomedical engineer or a doctor 一 or both,he has also put some money aside to further his own learning.Almost certainly the doors of higher education will open wide to him before he even knocks.Thats an outstanding outlook for one so young.Rashib is committed to helping very sick people in need.Heis also providing teenagers of his age with a much-needed model of what kinds of things youth can achieve.1.What can we learn about the 3M Young Scientist Challenge in 2018?A.It was intended to solve medical problems.B.It was a nationwide AI competition for teenagers.C.It offered the finalists an opportunity to work with scientists.D.It allowed the finalists to learn AI technology in the 3M center.2.How did Rishab win the 3M Young Scientist Challenge?A.He showed excellent programming ability.B.He figured out the survival rate of pancreatic cancer.C.He introduced poor children to STEM education.D.He applied AI technology to treating pancreatic cancer.3.Which of the following best describes Rishab?A.Talented and caring.B.Independent and humorous.C.Responsible and patient.D.Polite and inspiring.BPoaching and habitat loss have threatened Africas two species of elephants,taking them closer toward theedge of disappearance,according to a new report released by the International Union for Conservation ofNature(IUCN).Before this update,Africas elephants were grouped together and were evaluated as vulnerable by the IUCN.This is the first time the two species have been sorted separately.In the past,elephants were mostly considered aseither Asian elephants or African elephants.Forest and savanna elephants were typically classified as subspeciesof African elephants.The African forest elephant is now listed as critically endangered and the African savanna elephant asendangered.The number of African forest elephants fell by more than 86%over a 31-year assessment period.Thepopulation of African savanna elephants dropped by at least 60%over the last 50 years,according to the IUCN,which tracks the assessment risk of the worlds animals.Africa currently has an estimated 415,000 elephants,counting the two species together.Both elephant species experienced significant population decreases because of poaching.Although it peakedin 2011,illegal hunting still happens and continues to threaten elephant populations.African elephants also facecontinued habitat loss as their land isconvertedfor agriculture or other uses.There is some good conservation news,the IUCN points out.Anti-poaching measures,combined with betterland use planning to support better human-wildlife relationships,have helped conservation efforts.Some forestelephant population figures have stabilized in well-managed areas in Gabon and the Republic of Congo andsavanna population figures have remained stable or have been growing,particularly in the Kavango-ZambeziTransfrontier Conservation Area in southern Africa.But with constant demand for ivory and increasing human pressures on Africas wild lands,concern forAfricas elephants is high,and the need to creatively conserve and wisely manage these animals and their habitatsis more severe than ever.4.What can be inferred from the new report about African elephants?A.They are divided into three kinds.B.They are dying out.C.Their threat is mainly from poaching.D.Their population has grown in Africa.5.What does the author mainly tell us in Paragraph 3?A.The detailed number of African elephants.B.The similarities of African elephants.C.The different types of African elephants.D.The present situation of African elephants.6.What does the underlined word converted in Paragraph 4 probably mean?A.Expanded.B.Protected.C.Transformed.D.Forbidden.7.Whats the authors attitude to the present situation of African elephants?A.Hopeless.B.Optimistic.C.Uncertain.D.Worried.CAt first glance,there is nothing unusual about BingoBoxs convenience storeshelves packed with snacks linethe walls,attracting passers-by through the glass windows.But upon closer look,BingoBox is no ordinary store.The door unlocks only after customers scan(扫描)aQR code to enter,and there is no cashier just a lonecheckout counter(柜台)in a corner.The Shanghai-based company is one of many unmanned store operators(运营者)opening outlets all over China,hoping to improve slim profit by reducing staff costs.“Ifstaff costs rise quickly,that puts greater pressure on low-profit businesses like convenience stores andsupermarkets,”said Andrew Song,an analyst at Guotai Junan Securities.“InChina,manpower costs have beenrising ly quickly.”However,the future vision of shopping without a check-out person is still a work in progress.A Post reporterwho visited a BingoBox store inShanghaiwas briefly locked in when trying to exit without buying anything.Although a sign near the exit stated that empty-handed customers can leave by scanning a QR code,no QR codewas to be found.Repeated calls to the customer service hotline went unanswered.The idea of unmanned stores first caught the worlds attention in December last year.Equipped withtechnology such as RFID tags,mobile payment systems and facial and movement recognition,such stores collectlarge amounts of data that give operators a better idea of consumer preferences and buying habits,which canthen be used to optimize(使最优化)operations and make more efficient inventory decisions.For companies likeBingoBox,lower operating costs also mean it can afford to expand its reach to areas with less foot traffic or fewerpeople,according to its founder and chief executive ChenZilin.8.What makes BingoBox store look like an ordinary convenience store?A.No cashier to check out.B.A lone checkout counter.C.Shelves packed with goods.D.Entering by scanning a QR code.9.Why are unmanned stores popular with operators?A.The customers prefer mobile payment systems.B.The unmanned stores help improve profit with lower labor costs.C.The employees focus on consumer preferences and buying habits.D.The operators care more about operations and inventory decisions.10.Why is the reporters case mentioned in the passage?A.To show his anger and dissatisfaction.B.To warn people not to go to a BingoBox store.C.To explain unmanned stores still have a long way to go.D.To complain that QR code service is not convenient at all.11.What can we infer from the chief executive Chen Zilin?A.Nowadays all stores should be equipped with advanced technology.B.The operators collect data about consumer preferences and buying habits.C.BingoBox made wiser decisions based on the data collected in those unmanned stores.D.The operators can open unmanned supermarkets in more distant places with low cost.DSurfing the Internet for fun will make you a better employee,according to an Australian study.The University of Melbourne study shows that people who use the Internet for their own reasons at work areabout 9 percent more productive than those who do not.Study author Brent Coker said,“Surfing the Internet attimes helps increase an employees attention.”“People need to relax for a bit to get back their attention,”Coker said on the universitys website.“Having ashort break,such as a quick surfing of the Internet,helps the mind to rest itself,leading to a higher total Internetattention for a days work,and as a result,increases productivity(生产效率),”he said.According to the study of 300 workers,70 percent of people who use the Internet at work surf the Internetfor their own reasons during office hours.Among the most popular surfing activities are searching for informationabout products,reading online news,playing online games and watching videos.“Firms spend a lot of money onsoftware toblocktheir employees from watching videos,using social networking sites or shopping online,”saidCoker.“Thats not always a good idea.”However,Coker said the study looked at people who surfed the Internet in moderation(适度),or were on theInternet for less than 20 percent of their total time in the office.“Those who spend too much time surfing theInternet will have a lower productivity than those without.”he said.12.What does the University of Melbourne study mainlyshow?A.People who surf the Internet are good employees.B.Not everyone surfs the Internet for fun during office hours.C.The Internet is becoming more and more important in peoples life.D.Surfing the Internet for fun at times during office hours increases productivity.13.Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage as one of the most popular surfing activities?A.Watching videos.B.Reading online news.C.Reading online novels.D.Playing online games.14.The underlined word“block”in Paragraph 4 means“_”.A.stopB.organizeC.protectD.separate15.What can we infer from the last paragraph?A.Those who never surf the Internet have the lowest productivity.B.Spending too much time surfing the Internet reduces productivity.C.Most people dont surf the Internet in moderation during office hours.D.People should spend as little time as possible surfing the Internet.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Concentration and memory are the two key focus points for everyone.When you are concentrated,yourmemory automatically improves.So we are going to discuss some methods to help you improve yourconcentration and memory.Create a to-do list A to-do list is probably the simplest thing that you can do._16_,we often take outthe phone and ask Baidu everything.Once you ask Baidu about something,you are looking through otherwebsites.So,create a to-do list._17_.Think deeply.You dont need the peace of nature with a waterfall and singing birds so that you can thinkdeeply and peacefully._18_!You just need to calm down and be focused.Play soft music,but take care notto fall asleep.Close your eyes and focus on the one thing about your day.Exercise._19_.Dust off the shoes in the shelf,put them on and go jogging.When you start exercising,you will not limit your energy to your body but allow it to flow.Therefore,it will improve your concentration andyour memory greatly._20_Everyone has a preferred learning style whether they remember better during a video or focusmore by hearing something.What matters is that you should find out which style of learning suits you more.As aresult,you will focus more when your preferred learning style is used.A.Find out your learning styleB.If you want to change your old learning styleC.You can do it right at your home,at your deskD.The first step to a healthy mind is a healthy bodyE.As it is easy to get almost everything from the InternetF.It will take you quite a long time to make the list by yourselfG.Keep it in clear view and you will be reminded to keep focused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My old college dorm room had no computer,no cell phone and no television.The heater never kept the room_21_enough in thewinter eitherI can_22_remember sitting and shaking in one of those hardchairs,_23_to read and understand Shakespeare with my half frozen feet_24_under my bedblanketsStill,that tiny_25_was my home for several years.It was the place where my roommate,my friendsand I would_26_to talk about the professors we liked,the classes we hated and what we hoped to do inour_27_.It was there that we discussed the_28_in understanding literature Shakespeare even seemed_29_.It was there that we listened to music,_30_our families andhelped each other laugh the_31_awayLiving in that little room for all those years_32_me a few things tooIt showed me that no matterwhere you are,you can still_33_your home in your heartEven during the hardest times there,the love ofmy family lived_34_meThat love inspired me to do my best in school,to help my friends and tofind_35_in each dayWith_36_I found that the smallest hut became a home full of_37_,while without love the costliest castle would feel cold,empty and alone May you always carry your home_38_in your heart thenMay you always fill each place you live withlove,_39_and joy.The price of your place doesnt matter,but the love you_40_in it is priceless.Thatlove will go on with you from room to room and house to house forever 21.A.fullB.coolC.emptyD.warm22.A.hardlyB.everC.stillD.also23.A.rememberingB.strugglingC.regrettingD.waiting24.A.buriedB.wavedC.injuredD.washed25.A.bagB.hotelC.roomD.Container26.A.agreeB.gatherC.chooseD.plan27.A.futureB.dreamC.collegeD.company28.A.experiencesB.informationC.difficultiesD.messages29.A.longerB.easierC.harderD.faster30.A.persuadedB.visitedC.calmedD.missed31.A.crazinessB.hardshipC.uncertaintyD.loneliness32.A.taughtB.passedC.threwD.cost33.A.contactB.recognizeC.seeD.carry34.A.withinB.beyondC.byD.on35.A.faultB.joyC.challengeD.shelter36.A.inspirationB.familyC.loveD.heart37.A.responsibilityB.informationC.businessD.happiness38.A.slightlyB.deeplyC.luckilyD.bravely39.A.laughterB.memoryC.expectationD.sweetness40.A.releaseB.describeC.shareD.express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Water doesnt currently exist on Mars surface,but it used to.About 4 billion years ago,something happenedto Mars atmosphere,and most of the liquidwater_41._（disappear）due to harmful radiation.But someof_42._may still be underground.Could those ancient water holes contain life?Chinas Tianwen-1 mission will search_43._the existing water by radar fixed on the rover（月球车）.TheEuropean Space Agencys spacecraft found evidence for subsurface water,_44._（use）radar from space,butthis will be