2020届新建县联圩高级中学高三英语期中考试试题及答案.pdf

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1、20202020 届新建县联圩高级中学高三英语期中考试试题及答案届新建县联圩高级中学高三英语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 ABob and Sue Harvey spent nine years as resident fellows in a dormitory at Sanford and in their bookVirtualReality and The

2、College Freshman,they write“The Freshman oftenfaces an identity problem during the firstsemester.”College is a more pressured environment than it used to be,in part because the academic gap betweenhigh school and college has increased.Many college freshmen have never had to make independent decision

3、sabout sex,drugs and alcohol.Most dont know how to manage their time or money.They often feel lonely andoverwhelmed,resulting in anxiety and depression.Nancy Corbin,director of clinical service for student-counseling(咨询)services at Iowa State University,saysher office is seeing a significant increas

4、e in requests for counseling from freshmen who are having trouble makingthe adjustment to college life.She says older teenagers increasingly lack the skills to deal with personal problemsthat arent easily defined or fixed.And they get homesick but have a hard time admitting it.Parents and high schoo

5、ls can make things easier on freshmen by preparing them differently.For example,byteaching them to budget their hours and dollars.The Harveys think high schools should offer a college-life course.“Parents need to focus more on relationship and personal issues and less on how many sheets and towels t

6、o take,”they say.Many homesick freshmenthink theyll be regarded as failures if they come home before Thanksgiving.So parents can help by letting them know theyre welcome to return if they feel the need.In the meantime,parents have to find new ways to keep in touch with their college kids.One of the

7、best ways is e-mail.Its lessunpleasant and less expensive than constant phone calls and is more likely to be answered than a handwrittenletter.1.Why is the first semester difficult for freshmen in college?A.Because they often fail in exams.B.Because they lack time and money.C.Because they are too ho

8、mesick to make new friends.D.Because they have to settle personal issues on their own.2.In the last paragraph,it is suggested that _.A.parents should stop buying anything for their kidsB.parents should develop a good relationship with their kidsC.parents should be taught how to send e-mails to their

9、 kidsD.parents should work with high schools in college-life courses3.Which of the following might be the best title for the passage?A.Hard Life of College FreshmenB.Approaches to Trouble in CollegeC.Freshmens Adaptation ProblemsD.A Strange Phenomenon in CollegeBFor years,life went something like th

10、is:Wed grow up in one place,head off to college,and then find a city toget a job and live there for a few years.The final goal was to find somewhere to settle down,buy a house,start afamily,and begin the whole cycle all over again.But now some people are increasingly choosing to move from cityto cit

11、y throughout their entire lives,sometimes as frequently as every month.Just ask Alex Chatzieleftheriou,who has had a front-row seat watching this evolution unfold.Six years ago,helaunched a startup called Blueground that rents out beautifully designed,fully furnished apartments for a monthat a time,

12、at rates that are cheaper than hotels.And it aims to make each one feel unique and comfortable,ratherthan standardized,like what you might find in a traditional hotel.Today,the company has 3,000 properties(房地产)in six U.S.cities,along with Dubai,Istanbul,London,Paris,and Chatzieleftherious native Ath

13、ens,and a staff of 400.With the helpof the Series B round of funding,thecompany landed$50 million,plus its previous total of$28 million,to continue its rapid expansion.It hopes tohave 50,000 properties in 50 cities over the next three years.Chatzieleftheriou first came up with the idea for Bluegroun

14、d while he was working as a managementconsultant for McKinsey.“The accommodation of choice for consultants is the hotel,”he says.“I had to spend fiveyears in hotel rooms,living in 12 different cities.I loved seeing the world,but I didnt love feeling like I didnt havea home.”And whats more,hotels are

15、nt a particularly cost-effective solution for companies either.InChatzieleftherious case,McKinsey sometimes paid$10,000 or more for him to stay in a major city for a month.4.What does the author intend to tell in the first paragraph?A.A new lifestyle is appearing.B.Life is just like a circle for peo

16、ple.C.Most people are used to an easy life.D.People live in different places in life.5.What is the goal of Blueground?A.To compete with hotels.B.To create standardized hotels.C.To make renters feel at home.D.To rent out long-term apartments.6.What do we know about Blueground?A.It got a total investm

17、ent of$78 million.B.Its business is anything but satisfying.C.It expanded to every corner of the world.D.It has 50,000 properties in 50 cities.7.What does the last paragraph focus on?A.High costs of hotels.B.Chatzieleftherious former work.C Strengths of Blueground.D.The inspiration for Blueground.CM

18、ost children who have suffered from ADHD still have it as teens.During teen years,especially as thehormonal changes of teenagers are going on and the demands of school and extra-curricular activities areincreasing,ADHD may get worse.Because of problems with getting unfocused and poor concentration,m

19、any teens with ADHD have problemsin school.Grades may fall,especially if the teen is not getting ADHD treatment.Its not uncommon for teens withADHD to forget their homework,lose textbooks,and become bored with their daily class work.Teens may becomeinattentive or extremely attentive,not waiting for

20、their turn before blurting out answers.They may cut in on theirteacher and classmates.Teens with ADHD may also befidgetyand find it hard to sit still in class.Often,teens with ADHD are so busy focusing on other things that they forget about the task at hand.This canbe seen especially with homework a

21、nd athletic skills and in relationships with their schoolmates.This lack ofattention to what theyre doing often leads to bad grades on tests and being passed over for sports teams,after-school activities,and learning teams.Kids with ADHD can be targets for bullying,too.But,not all childrenwith ADHD

22、have trouble getting along with others.If your child does,you can take measures to help improve theirsocial skills and relationships.ADHD affects all parts of a teenagers life.As a parent you should discover your teens troubles as early aspossible.The earlier your childs troubles are discovered,the

23、more successful the following steps can be.8.What does the author plan to do in paragraph 1?A.To list the types of ADHD.B.To introduce the main topic.C.To show the authors opinion.D.To explain the causes of ADHD.9.What does the underlined word“fidgety”probably mean in paragraph 2?A.Clever.B.Noisy.C.

24、Restless.D.Lazy.10.What is the text mainly about?A.Ways to deal with ADHD.B.Effects of ADHD on teens.C.Teens school performances.D.Demands of school work.11.What may the following paragraph talk about?A.How parents can help a teen with ADHD.B.The importance of healthy peer relationships.C.How many c

25、hildren are suffering from ADHD.D.Different opinions about treating ADHD inteens.DMany of us were delighted to learn that a high school senior Kwasi Enin was accepted to all eight Ivy Leagueuniversities.To our surprise,he wasnt excited as expected,but appeared extra calm.He announced that he wouldre

26、visit the universities to find the best suitable in music or medicine.He also wanted to compare their financial aidpackages.Kwasis success story is rare,but his reaction is not.After the admission letters arrive at home,students have30 days to really think about what kind of school would help them g

27、row as a person,which school would bestprepare them for the future,and at which school they would be happiest.And they also have to think aboutwhether they can afford the school they choose.But how to answer the questions about which school is the best suitable university?Some young people areattrac

28、ted to large universities with great school spirit and a list of offerings.But besides those advantages,many ofthese universities focus on graduate work and research,with undergraduates taught mostly by part-timeinstructors.Others are attracted to smaller boarding schools with discussion-based class

29、es.But some of theseschools will have much limitation for students who want a high-energy city life experience.Many students today seem to think they should pick the university where they will get the diploma that willhelp them get the most highly paid job.This is a sad misunderstanding of what a co

30、llege education should provide.A good college education should prepare them to overcome any difficulty andthrivein society.It helps them toform the habit of creative mind and spirit that will continue to develop far beyond their university years.So whenyou choose college,you should consider if it is

31、 filled with useful learning to help create new spaces for differentpossibilities of growth.12.What can we know about Kwasi Enin from paragraph 1?A.He was from a very poor family.B.He would choose the top university.C.He was too excited to calm himself at the good news.D.He considered his interests

32、when choosing his university.13.What can you infer from paragraph 2?A.Few students can be admitted to university.B.Many students face the choices like Kwasi.C.Top universities are the first choice for most students.D.American students canafford their university by themselves.14.Which of the followin

33、g can best explain the underlined word“thrive”in paragraph 4?A.FailB.SucceedC.ResearchD.Work15.What should the best university be like according to the text?A.Very large and have good instructors.B.Small boarding schools with discussion-based classes.C.It will offerthe diploma to get the most highly

34、 paid job.D.It will help continue to develop far beyond university years.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What if I told you there was something that would have an immediate and positive benefit for your brain?Would you do it?Yes!_16_Simply

35、 moving your body has immediate,long-lasting and protective benefits for your brain.Thereare two key areas in our brains-prefrontal cortex（前额皮质）important for attention and hippocampus（海马结构）for long-term memories.I went to the documentary to find the effects of exercise on the brain-better feeling,be

36、tter energy,better memory and better attention.Now Ive come to a conclusion that exercise is the amazingthing._17_First of all,it has immediate effects on your brain.A single workout immediately increase levels of dopamine（多巴胺）.That is going to increase your feelings right after that workout.Whats m

37、ore,after long-term exercise,you not only get better focus and attention,but the volume of thehippocampus increases as well._18_So you get long-lasting increases in dopamine.Last,the amazing thing that exercise will do is its protective effects on your brain._19_The more youreworking out,the bigger

38、and stronger your muscle becomes.So do your hippocampus and prefrontal cortex.Bringing exercise in your life will not just give you a happier,more protective life today._20_And in thisway it will change the path of your life for the better.A.Here you can think about the brain like a muscle.B.It will

39、 also protect your brain from severe diseases.C.So Ive gone from memory pioneer to exercise explorer.D.I am talking about the powerful effects of physical activity.E.A single workout can improve your ability to focus attention.F.You can do it for your brain today for the following three reasons.G.Yo

40、u get immediate effects of feelings and those last for a long time.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When I was a small child,during the war,we were very poor and we lived in a faraway village.One day,

41、onthe road,I found the_21_pieces of a mirror.There was a German motorcycle accident.I tried to find all the pieces and put them_22_,but it was not possible,so I kept only the_23_piece and Imade it round.I began to_24_with it as a toy and became greatly attracted by the_25_that I couldreflect(反射)ligh

42、t to dark places where the sun would never shinein_26_holes and some other dark places.It became a_27_for me to get light into the darkest places I could find.I _28_the little mirror,and,as I_29_up,I would take it out when Ihad nothing to do and_30_thegame,As I became a _31_,I grew to understand tha

43、t this was not _32_a childs game but a metaphor（象征）for what I might do with my life.I came to _33_that I am not the light or the source(来源)of light.Butlighttruth,understanding,knowledgeis _34_,and it will shine in many dark places only if I reflect it.I am just a single piece of a mirror whose_35_de

44、sign and shape I do not know._36_,with what Ihave I can reflect light into the dark places of this_37_into the black places in the_38_ofmenand change some things_39_some people.Perhaps others may see and do the same.This is what Iam about.This is the_40_of my life.21.A.pointedB.droppedC.brokenD.shar

45、pened22.A.togetherB.downC.backD.up23.A.bestB.largestC.smallestD.longest24.A.talkB.shareC.flashD.play25.A.ideaB.reasonC.decisionD.fact26.A.prettyB.bigC.deepD.empty27.A.gameB.taskC.jobD.trouble28.A.forgotB.hidC.keptD.lost29.A.grewB.stoodC.cameD.went30.A.watchB.changeC.rememberD.continue31.A.fatherB.bo

46、yC.manD.grandfather32.A.alwaysB.justC.reallyD.completely33.A.understandB.doubtC.announceD.expect34.A.absentB.thereC.farD.home35.A.halfB.mostC.wholeD.other36.A.SoB.CertainlyC.BesidesD.However37.A.worldB.villageC.countryD.city38.A.handsB.heartsC.eyesD.brains39.A.onB.likeC.withD.in40.A.wayB.meaningC.qu

47、alityD.standard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It can be easy to miss the wonderful performances of Klay Thompson if you watch at the Golden StateWarriors(金州勇士)team in the NBA.NBA Most Valuable Players Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant tend_41._(g

48、et)most of the attention,while Andre Iguadola_42._(watch)closely as well.But then Thompson,26,does something to makeyou suddenly remember how special he is,too.His 60-point game against Indiana on Dec.5 was an excellent game in_43._has already been anamazing season.Scoring 60_44._(point)in a game is

49、 one thing,and it has only happened 66 times inthe history of the NBA.But to do it in less than three quarters of play29 minutes_45._(be)something very special indeed.Even_46._(hard)to believe was the fact that Thompson only dribbled(运球)the ball 11 times andheld it in his hand for just 88 seconds du

50、ring_47._whole game.I am going to watch the tape of this game and see what I did well and_48._(obvious)celebratethis tonight,because its something I never thought I could do while_49._(grow)up,Thompson toldreporters after the game.Klay Thompson already knew a lot about basketball early in his life.H