2020届华南师范大学附属中学高三英语上学期期末试题及答案解析.pdf

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1、20202020 届华南师范大学附属中学高三英语上学期期末试题及答案解析届华南师范大学附属中学高三英语上学期期末试题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 AExciting Adventure Options to Choose From!BIRD WALK(Any time of year)-Join us for a private bird walk through our

2、sanctuary(保护区）。The Bentsgrasslands,trees and woods provide great habitat(栖息地）for birds moving from one place to another,such asWarblers,Vireos,Indigo Buntings,Thrushes,Orioles,and more.This walk will be made to the members in yourparty.Suitable for ages 5 and upProgram Fee:$150NATURE HIKE(Any time o

3、f year)-Take a private hike with Bent of the River!Your personal guide will show younotable habitats and wildlife around the center trails.Nature is exciting and always changing,so you never knowwhat we will find along the way!This program is ideal for people who want to enjoy beautiful scenery whil

4、ehiking.Suitable for ages 8 and upProgram Fee:$150POMPERAUG RIVER EXPLORATION(June and July only)-Many fascinating creatures live in and around thePomperaug River!During this recreational(休闲的)program,an Audubon naturalist will share the human andnatural history of the river and teach you how to catc

5、h fish and animals.The Bent will supply you with necessarytools,such as nets,containers,and field guides.Once the animals are caught,we will observe and identify(确定身份)them and learn how they can help show the health of the river before we put them back to the wild.Suitable for ages 8 and upProgram F

6、ee:$150OWL PROWL(January and February only)-Enjoy a special guided adventure in search of one of the mostbeloved groups of birds-owls(猫头鹰）！We will be prowling for owls on awalk through the grassland and forests inhopes of seeing one of the three owl species known to live in Connecticut:the Great-hor

7、ned Owl,Barred Owl,orEastern Screech-Owl.Evening eventSuitable for ages 10 and upProgram Fee:$2251.Which of the programs is suitable for the Browns with a girl of five years old?A.BIRD WALK.B.NATURE HIKE.C.POMPERAUG RIVER EXPLORATION.D.OWL PROWL.2.What will you do with the fish you catch in POMPERAU

8、G RIVER EXPLORATION?A.Find out their health.B.Do a scientific research.C.Cook them as food on the table.D.Set them free back to the river.3.Whom is this text written for?A.Students.B.Teachers.C.Scientists.D.Adventurers.BTwo young brothers fromMalden.Massachusettswere in the spotlight Thursday after

9、being named“heroesby a national organization that recognizes young people doing great things.For the Bennett brothers,the goal oftheir work is nothing less than helping researchers find a cure for cancer.And their inspiration came from a friend.Thirteen-year-old Hany Bennett and his nine-year-old br

10、other Heath run their business out of their familykitchen.Were making lip balm（润唇膏），Harry says.They got the idea two years ago when their friend,Timmy,was diagnosed（诊断）with cancer.brothers wanted to do something.We learned that cancer patients（lips andskin can get really dry because of chemotherapy（

11、化疗），Hany says.A light bulb went off in both of their young heads,and Bennett Brothers Balm was born.We make lip balm,which is kind of like our main product/says Heath.They also make and sell different body balms,all natural,allhandmade,while the profits benefit cancer research.Weve raised S 15,000/H

12、eath says.And with the great optimism of children,they dont just want to help；they wont to win.We want to find acure.We want to help doctors find a cure,Harry explains,The brothers are also Gelding a team for the Light theNight Walk,to fight cancer.I think its great to raise money and help people wh

13、o have cancer,says Heath.Their parents play a big roleas well,but its the boys who provide the most enthusiasm with a message we can all learn from.If you want todo something.do it,Harry says.I just feel very glad that were helping.It feels very good”，adds Heath.Harn and Heath just received the S 10

14、,000 Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes.Hwy intend to save some ofil for college,invest some of it in their business and give the rest to charity.And their friend Timmy?Hes doinggreat.Hes all better,Harry says.4.What encouraged the Bennett brothers to make lip balm at first?A.Helping a friend with

15、 cancer.B.Finding a cure for cancer.C.Raising public awareness of cancer.D.Collecting money for cancer patients.5.What does the underlined part in Paragraph 3 mean?A.The two brothers finished their first product.B.The two brothers came up with an idea.C.The two brothers struggled for a stress-free l

16、ife.D.The two brothers found an effective way to study.6.What do the Bennett brothers think of their work?A.It is quite competitive.B.It is well worthwhile.C.It fails to satisfy their parents.D.lt helps them make a big profit.7.What does the author intend to tell us with the twobrothersstory?A.Great

17、 minds think alike.B.Two headsare better than one.C.Young kids can make a big difference.D.The longest journey begins with the first step.CWhena person in the United States gets the COVID-19 vaccine(疫苗),the person receives a small piece ofpaper called a“COVID-19 Vaccination Record Card”.It is a piec

18、e of paper with the logo of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,or CDC,and the nameand date of the vaccine.Because it is so simple,it could be easy to fake.Many people in theU.S.are still unsure about getting the vaccine.As universities,workplaces and other placesare requiring proof of va

19、ccination,some people are now buying fake vaccination cards without getting a shot.The Associated Press reports that students and teachers at universities around theU.S.are worried about fakecards.Sellers are using social media apps like Instagram to advertise fake vaccination cards.The prices range

20、 from$25 to$200.The AP notes that many college students seem interested in buying the cards.On the site Reddit,oneperson wrote,“I need one,too,for college.I refuse to be a guinea pig.”It is reported that more than 700 universities and colleges require proof of vaccination.Most schools simplyask thei

21、r students to take a photo of their card and send it to a school website.Benjamin Mason Meier is aprofessor at theUniversityofNorth CarolinaatChapel Hill,UNC.He studies international health policy.He said,unlike some countries,theU.S.is not using a digital system to record vaccine status.He said the

22、U.S.is depending on“aflimsypaper card”,and students have told him they knew of others who had used fake vaccination cards.Rebecca Williams also works at UNC.She is a researcher at the schools Center for Health Promotion and DiseasePrevention.She said she was not surprised that people were worried ab

23、out fake vaccination cards.“This is why Ithink the development of a reliable national digital vaccine passport app is very important,”she said.There is a law that should prevent people from making false vaccination cards.If someone uses the CDC logowithout permission,they can be lined and punished b

24、y up to five years in prison.The U.S.Department of Justicerecently charged a person inCaliforniawith making fake vaccination cards.College students who already have the vaccine are criticizing those who would rather spend money to buy afake than get a free shot.Maliha Reza is an electrical engineeri

25、ng student atPennsylvaniaStateUniversity,Shecalled those students“dumb”.“Im angry about that,”she said.“Like,there is more anger than I could describenow.”8.Why do some college students buy fake vaccination cards?A.They are easy to get.B.Many Americans are still uncertain about getting the vaccine.C

26、.Students have an interest in the fake vaccination cards.D.To get a vaccine shot is expensive.9.Which of the following measures can NOT be used to stop the fake cards?A.Having a law that should prevent people from making false vaccination cards.B.Developing a reliable national digital vaccine passpo

27、rt app.C.Using a digital system to record vaccine status.D.Having all the students take a photo of their vaccination card and send it to the school website.10.What does the underlined word“flimsy”probably mean?A.Weak.B.Effective.C.Detailed.D.Professional,11.What might be the writing purpose for the

28、news report?A.To promote a digital system to record the vaccination shots.B.To explain why theU.S.should prevent making the fake vaccination cards.C.The stress the influence of the COVID-19 vaccination.D.To reduce theU.S.university leaders worry about fake vaccination cards.DTexas has been one of th

29、e most restrictive gun-rights states in America.Thanks to a new law,however,the statewill be one of the most relaxed,to the degree that police are discouraged from even asking about someones guns.And if they do,they may not have much power to do anything if the person refuses to show a license.To be

30、 sure,the law is strict in its own way,offering a model for regulation.Under the law,open-carry citizenshave to be licensed,a process that includes safety and shooting tests.They also have to show no priorpsychological problems,and they have to be at least 21 years old.It is true that gun violence d

31、ropped sharply after restrictive laws were put in place incountries like GreatBritain and Australia.However,the US public seems more interested than ever in weapons and the power theyconvey,despite gun control groups concern over the increase of violence.Most states in America have steadilyexpanded

32、gun rights since the end of a 10-year assault(攻击)weapons ban in 2004.Black Friday this year saw thebiggest gun cache(贮存)ever purchased in one day.Considering those trends,theres a heated debate about whether the new Texas law is a model piece oflegislation(立法)for a changing America,or a walking disa

33、ster just begging for trouble.As the law doesnt provideany punishment for those who refuse to show a license to a police officer,critics fear that officers may find ittough to handle potentially deadly situations.After all,armed citizens will no longer be considered suspicious,even though a lot of p

34、eople might be alarmed by the sight.Most police in Texas have been told to not engage guncarriers unless they are doing something questionable or appear drunk.For sure,New Years Day will be an exciting one for Texas gun owners.Whats not yet known is how the rest ofTexas will respond.12.All of the fo

35、llowing are required in the new Texas law for open carry EXCEPTA.age limitB.mental conditionC.online registrationD.gun-operating skills13.What is mainly talked about in Paragraph 3?A.The reason for putting forward the new Texas law.B.The present situation of gun possession in America.C.The impact of

36、 the assault weapons ban in 2004.D.The inaction of the US government as to gun control.14.What do critics think the new Texas law will probably lead to?A.Heavier workload for policemen.B.Disrespect for officers.C.Lack of trust among citizens.D.Difficulty in crime prevention.15.What is the authors at

37、titude towards the new Texas law?A.Negative.B.Cautious.C.Indifferent.D.Approving.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Lifelong learning is good for youIt is impossible for everyone to have access to additional formal education._16_For example,b

38、ooks,online courses,MOOCs and so on are available.The following points are reasons why you should stick to lifelonglearning.Educational level influences your work performance.In 2015 some researchers found people with abachelors degree can mean much more than those just with a high school degree._17

39、_New technology changes the nature of work and we need continuous learning and personalgrowth to adapt to ourselves to the changes._18_People who enjoy learning are more than active at work than those who dont.Now think of themost admirable colleagues you know.Do they tend to be knowledgeable about

40、almost any topic of interest?Dothey make insightful speeches of the topics they know best?Do they seem open-minded and intellectually?Thoseyou admire most are those who seem most devoted to learning and personal growth.Our ability to learn is a keystone of human motivation.Have you ever sat in a qui

41、et place and finished a greatnovel?Do you remember the feelings of accomplishment when you solve a challenging task?_19_Educationmay not always have influence on wealth,health,or career.But it would obviously contribute to the specialqualities and uniqueness of each one.There are many reasons why we

42、 should continue learning.Lifelong learning isnt just an economic necessitybut a physical,emotional,and social one.We live in an age full of opportunities for learning._20_A.Once you catch them,you will get one of the most rewarding things.B.Have you managed to conduct difficult experiments or creat

43、e something new?C.Educational input determines your competitiveness.D.Open-mindedness and curiosity are beneficial to your career.E.In 2014 a reported said that 50%of jobs would become unnecessary by 2025 due to technologicaldevelopment.F.But it would obviously contribute to the special qualities an

44、d uniqueness of each one.G.Fortunately,many educational resources have made it easier for people to develop a habit of lifelong learning.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One of the greatest things abo

45、ut getting out of the city is heading into nature and really communingwith(与融为一体)the Earth and wildlife.But sometimes,the_21_finds its way into the city.A man named Tom Bell lives inLondon.When he went up to his rooftop to take a break one day,he realizedhe wasnt_22_.But dont worry.His_23_was of the

46、 fuzzy(毛茸茸的)variety.A wild fox had made itsway up to the roof just in time to_24_the sunset.It was getting_25_and cold,but fortunately,therewas a_26_laid out and ready for it!The tired fox just_27_to have a sleep.Tom quickly_28_the event online with the world and received many_29_.People wereobvious

47、ly_30_by the truly unbothered fox._31_the lucky man,the fox got up therethrough the fire escape.A man named Steve even played it some music to make sure the fox hadthe_32_evening!In fact,Londonis home to many foxes,_33_not all of them are this cute and beautiful.Theyvecome to be called urban foxes a

48、nd they began to make themselves_34_in London back in the 1930swhen the city s growth started_35_their natural territory(领地)And they live in cities alloverEngland.It is_36_that theres a population of about 33,000 urban foxes in total in the country.Once Tom shared his_37_house guest,others aroundLon

49、donalso started_38_photosof their urban foxes!Well,its probably safe to say that were a little envious(羡慕的)of these lucky persons andtheir fuzzy visitors.It is_39_to see that people and the wilderness can live together_40_.21.A.sunlightB.roadC.photoD.wilderness22.A.awakeB.awayC.aloneD.alike23.A.visi

50、torB.neighborC.friendD.audience24.A.overlookB.followC.catchD.mark25.A.wetB.quietC.riskyD.dark26.A.mapB.blanketC.gardenD.bed27.A.wantedB.pretendedC.happenedD.continued28.A.readB.foundC.sharedD.checked29.A.likesB.ticketsC.lettersD.orders30.A.encouragedB.attractedC.confusedD.supported31.A.Because ofB.A