2020届无锡市宜兴官林中学高三英语上学期期末试题及参考答案.pdf

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1、20202020 届无锡市宜兴官林中学高三英语上学期期末试题及参考答案届无锡市宜兴官林中学高三英语上学期期末试题及参考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 AThis is a list of places to spend the 2020 Olympics if you arent going to Japan.AustraliaThe fact that the summer Ol

2、ympics fall during Australias winter season is worth keeping in mind for tworeasons:it makes traveling there cheaper,and its still not too cold.As far as the Olympics are concerned,therewill be no shortage of opportunities to watch the Games in between your various explorations of the country andits

3、 limitless activities.ThailandThailand is a breathtaking place 10 spend some time during any summer,and provides a perfect setting forOlympie viewing:You can go scuba diving one morning before watching sports all afternoon,or simply duck outfor world-famous street food in between events.But Thai spo

4、rts fans may also be taking extra interest in theOlympics these days.United StatesThe U.S.is likely to be as interested in the Olympics as any other nation,given is collection of athletes whowill be taking center stage.You can rest assured it wont be difficult to watch the Games no matter where your

5、evisiting specifically.This leaves you with all sorts of fun options.You can visit a luxury ski resort town like Aspen,which turns into a gorgeous hiking destination in the summer.Great BritainNot unlike the U,s.Britain will make for a fun place to spend the 2020 Olympics because theres a great deal

6、of national interest in a number of different sports,and the local athletes are expected to be competitive.Summercan also be a good time to be in Britain in general,with ly mild temperatures allowing for full exploration of thecountry.That means you can stay in the beautiful Lake District if you lik

7、e,hiking or kayaking when youre notwatching the Games.1.What is special about Australia as a destination in an Olympic summer?A.Its season.B.Its activities.C.Its sports.D.Its scenery,2.Which country can you go to if you are a street food lover?A.Australia.B.Thailand.C.United States.D.Great Britain.3

8、.What do the U.S.and Britain have in common as fun places to spend the 2020 Olympics?A.They both have a pleasant temperature.B.They are both interested in the Games.CThey both own lots of sports centers.D.They are both English-speaking countries.BShe is one of mankinds oldest ancestors and is more t

9、han three million years old.New analysis of the armbones of Lucy,an early hominid,suggests she was a tree climber.Lucys remains were uncovered in Ethiopia in the1970s,with the 3.18 million-year-old skeleton(骨骼)being the most complete of any upright,walking humanancestor.Since she was discovered,rese

10、archers have debated whether she spent her life in the trees or spent timewalking on the plains as well.The new evidence from scans of her arm bones proves she spent time climbing and used her arms to pullherself up.The scans were compared with cross sections of humans and chimpanzees,which spend a

11、mixture oftime in trees and walking on all fours on the ground.They found that the arm bones were more heavily built,similar to those of chimps,while her lower limbs(下肢)would have meant she walked less efficiently than modernhumans.Professor John Kappelman,atUniversityofTexas,believes the advantage

12、of his study was that it focusedon characteristics that reflect actual behavior during life,suggesting that evenwhen Lucy walked upright,she mayhave done so less efficiently than modern humans,limiting her ability to walk long distances on the ground.Previous studies suggested that Lucy was just 4 f

13、eet tall and weighed just 65 pounds.Combining the new datapaints a picture of an ancestor who may have spent a great amount of her time in trees.It also expands onevidence from earlier this year which claimed that Lucy may have died from a fall,most likely from a tree.Theevidence suggests Lucy may h

14、ave spent time on the ground,returning to the safety of the trees for food and tosleep,to avoid her enemies.4.What did the researchers argue about after Lucy was discovered?A.Where she lived.B.How long she lived.C.What she ate.D.How she worked.5.How could people tell Lucy spent time climbing?A.By he

15、r walking style.B.By her heavily built arm bones.C.By her strong lower limbs.D.By her large cross sections.6.When Lucy walked,she may_.A.have walked with bigger stepsB.have walked at a faster speedC.have walked more efficiently than usD.have walked a shorter distance than us7.What is the main idea o

16、f the last paragraph?A.Guesses about Lucys characteristics.B.Some evidence of Lucys health.C.The safety of Lucy.D.The ancestor of Lucy.CIn this day and age,there seems to be a move towards secondary school subjects.For that reason,someparents and some students feel that the compulsory study of Engli

17、sh literature is misguided and disadvantageousto students,particularly if they are second language learners of English.However,there are still good reasons forthe study of English literature.Students of English language sometimes fail to see the point of studying English literature,especially if the

18、yhave no plans to study English or translation at university.But English literature can introduce students to a rangeof aspects,not only of the English language but also the culture of English-speaking countries.There are aspects of English culture that are summarised by English literature.Of course

19、,this is quite obviouswhen studying the works of Shakespeare or of writers,poets and playwrights of the eighteenth and nineteenthcenturies.It is,however,also true when studying other works of English literature.Students can learn about goodstories and references to different aspects of English cultu

20、re.They can also learn the context and meanings offamous quotes and phrases.Studying literature does not confine the students to the traditions ofEnglandbut includes the possibility ofintroducing them to traditions which inform English literature,such as the study of Ancient Greek drama,and tolitera

21、ture in other contexts,such as American literature.An enjoyment and appreciation of literature will give students the ability to develop this into an interest inbooks and reading as they move away from their studies and into the adult lives.They will have the confidence toapproach and cope with new

22、forms of books and writing,since they were exposed to a range of literature duringtheir school days.When studying literature,students can learn not only language aspects such as vocabulary items but also thelanguage aspects which can be used for specific purposes.For example,if the students are fami

23、liar with theconcepts of beat and rhythm of English poems,they can improve their own writing as they are able to appreciateand apply these ideas.Finally,the study of literature can provide students with a fresh and creative angle,from which the studentscan approach their studies in particular and th

24、eir lives in general.So the next time you are reading a newspaper article complaining of the lack of creativity and initiative in thelocal workforce,remember that in a small way the study of English literature can help to add a refreshing andfurther dimension to a persons life.8.The author may agree

25、 that the study of English literature_.A.has a long-lasting influence on studentsB.is misguided and has more disadvantagesC.is not necessary for second language learnersD.only allows the students to learn the traditions ofEngland9.We can learn from the passage that _.A.schools fail to care about stu

26、dents needsB.learning English literature makes students smarterC.English culture is closely related to English literatureD.the more you read literary works,the more you complain10.Whats the authors attitude towards the study of English literature?A.Critical.B.Cautious.C.Supportive.D.Anxious.11.Whats

27、 the best title of the passage?A.Parents and Students DemandsB.Why We Learn English LiteratureC.English Culture and English LiteratureD.Suitable Courses for Secondary SchoolsDThese days,football is one of the most popular sports in the world.Given that Neil Armstrong wanted to takea football to the

28、Moon,we could even say that it is also the most popular sport out of this world!The history ofthe game goes back over two thousand years to Ancient China.It was then known as cuju(kick ball),a game usinga ball of animal skins with hair inside.Goals were hung in the air.Football as we know it today s

29、tarted inGreatBritain,where the game was given new rules.That football is such a simple game to play is perhaps the basis of its popularity.It is also a game that is verycheap to play.You dont need expensive equipment;even the ball doesnt have to cost much money.All over theworld you can see kids pl

30、aying to their hearts content with a ball made of plastic bags.Another factor behind footballs global popularity is the creativity and excitement on the field.It is funenough to attract millions of people.You do not have to be a fan to recognize the skill of professional players or tofeel the excite

31、ment of a game ending with a surprising twist.Whats more,football has become one of the best ways for people to communicate:it does not requirewords,but everyone understands it.It breaks down walls and brings people together on and off the field.“Some people believe football is a matter of life and

32、death,.”said Bill Shankly,the famous footballer andmanager.“I can tell you with certainty it is much,much more important than that.”This might sound funny,butone only has to think about the Earth to realize that our planet is shaped like a football.12.What can we know from paragraph one?A.Some peopl

33、e like to play football on the Moon.B.The game called cuju was given new rules today.C.Cuju is different from football as we know it today.D.Many people like playing a ball made of plastic bags.13.According to the author,there are _ reasons why football became so popular in the world.A.3B.4C.5D.614.

34、What can be inferred from the last paragraph?A.Football is round.B.Football is more than just a sport.C.Our planet is shaped like a football.D.What Bill Shankly said sounds funny.15.Whats the authors purpose in writing the passage?A.To talk about the history of football.B.To express his/her love of

35、football.C.To explain why football is such a popular game.D.To prove that he/she is a professional football fan.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Brain training is becoming a trend.There are formal courses,websites and books with programs on

36、 how totrain your brain to work better and faster._16_.17.MeditationDaily meditation is perhaps the single greatest thing you can do for your mind/body health._18_.Bycreating a different mental state,you exercise your brain in new and interesting ways while increasing your brainfitness.19.Read Somet

37、hing DifferentBooks are free from libraries and filled with interesting characters,information and facts._20_.If youusually read history books,try a modem novel.Read foreign authors,the classics and random books.Not only willyour brain get a workout,you will also have interesting stories to tell abo

38、ut your reading.21.Learn a New Skill_22_.Your memory comes into play,you learn new movements and you connect things differently.Reading Shakespeare,learning to cook and building an airplane out of toothpicks all will challenge your brain andgive you something to think about.23.Make Simple ChangesWe

39、love our routines.But the more something is“second nature”,the less our brains have to work to doit._24_,use your opposite hand to open doors and eat dessert first.All this will force your brain to wake upfrom habits and pay attention again.A.Change ways to the grocery storeB.Branch out from familia

40、r reading topicsC.Choose a variety of exercises to challenge your brainD.Learning a new skill works various areas of the brainE.We have hobbies and pastimes that we could do for hours on endF.Meditation not only relaxes you,it gives your brain a workoutG.Try these ideas every day and your brain will

41、 be ready for anything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Any dogs love can feel like a miracle(奇迹).Mason is a strong_21_,and he may be the kind one thatcan bring happy surprise on Earth.He_22_a storm la

42、st spring.His family thought he wouldbe_23_there,but the storm broke the garage door and Mason_24_.That day a lot of people_25_a lot.Masons family was_26_that they were just to bealive,_27_the storm had left their home broken.But they were_28_at the thought that their sweetfriend had died.They_29_th

43、e neighbourhood,hoping to find him,but Mason didnt_30_up.Three weeks after the_31_,Masons family stopped by the house to collect some things thatonce_32_to them.There Mason sat on the front door,so_33_to see his family that hisentire body was shaking.Where had Mason stayed during the storm?What did

44、he eat for those long weeks?Howdid he_34_his way back home without any help from the others?There was no answer tothose_35_and no time to think.Mason was thin and couldnt stand well.The family quickly foundthe_36_andlearnedtheirdoghadreturnedhomeonbrokenfrontlegs.“Hewas_37_badly,”says Doster,who had

45、 spent days helping pets with their owners.He also got in touchwith Dr.William,who_38_to perform the operation for free.Mason was hurt so bad that he needed weeks to_39_.By the time he returned home to hisfamily in September,he was jumping around like a_40_dog again.“It is really a miracle!”Doster s

46、ays.21.A.catB.byC.dogD.horse22.A.went throughB.looked forC.died fromD.fell into23.A.safeB.lovelyC.lonelyD.brave24.A.wokeB.escapedC.disappearedD.starved25.A.gainedB.foundC.enjoyedD.suffered26.A.upsetB.calmC.gratefulD.dangerous27.A.so thatB.even thoughC.as ifD.now that28.A.honestB.certainC.specialD.so

47、rry29.A.designedB.searchedC.protectedD.solved30.A.getB.turnC.endD.pick31.A.disasterB.miracleC.festivalD.celebration32.A.belongedB.wentC.gotD.fell33.A.tiredB.excitedC.frightenedD.determined34.A.findB.decideC.prepareD.keep35.A.storiesB.reasonsC.experiencesD.questions36.A.restB.medicineC.resultD.help37

48、.A.beatenB.hurtC.paidD.fixed38.A.volunteeredB.triedC.continuedD.struggled39.A.leaveB.countC.recoverD.develop40.A.weakB.healthyC.cleverD.hopeful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Just a mere fifteen years earlier,getting from one city to another le

49、ft travelers with very few options.Andnow all of that has changed_41._(complete).Taking a trip fromShanghaitoBeijing?For those under the pressures of the clock,the_42._(quick)andmost convenient mode of travel would be the plane.New airports_43._(spring)up in every major province,opening up access to

50、 regions ofChina,which_44._(leave)unexplored by previous foreign travels.But if the price of planes is a bit high or if the fear of heights gets you down,_45._(take)a bullet train is agreat option.The bullet railway is just barely longer_46._the plane trip and watching city and countrysideviews from