2020届新建县联圩高级中学高三英语下学期期末试题及参考答案.pdf

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1、20202020 届新建县联圩高级中学高三英语下学期期末试题及参考答案届新建县联圩高级中学高三英语下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 A阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C 和 D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。The opening ceremony for the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games was held at th

2、e Olympic Stadium in Tokyo on July23,2021 after a year of waiting due to the pandemic.Lets take a look at the highlights which make this openingceremony unique.No spectatorsThere are no spectators during the opening ceremony in an effort to prevent the spread of the coronavirusinfections.About 950 p

3、eople,including officials and journalists,will watch in the main stadium,organizers said.Fewer athletes are expected to attend the ceremony because many are not allowed to stay for the entire Gamesdue to COVID-19 restrictions.Male and female flag-bearersThe International Olympic Committee has active

4、ly encouraged all delegations toselect two flag-bearers at theopening ceremony,including one woman,as womens participation in the Tokyo Games reaches 48.8 percent,making it the most gender-balanced Olympics in the history of the event.Oath(宣誓)session updatedOne of the most symbolic parts of the open

5、ing ceremonythe Olympic oathhas been significantly adaptedin order to“highlight the importance of solidarity,inclusion,non-discrimination and equality”.The number ofoath-takers is also extended from three to sixtwo athletes,two coaches and two judges.Simplified ceremonyIn the 30-second video showing

6、 the rehearsal of the opening ceremony released to the public,theperformances are integrated with dances,scenery and other display elements used in Japanese traditional festivalactivities.In order to prevent and control the COVID-19 pandemic and manage the cost,the Tokyo 2020 OrganizingCommittee sai

7、d that the performances of the ceremony will be greatly simplified,with more light and shadowtechnology used instead of real decorations at the scene.1.Why isnt there any spectator during the opening ceremony?A.To limit the number of people present.B.To highlight the spirit of the Olympic Games.C.To

8、 control the spread of an infectious disease.D.To make room for the athletes all over the world.2.Why is each delegation encouraged to select one woman as a flag-bearer in Tokyo Olympics?A.Women will be in a leading position in sports.B.Women athletes make up a larger percentage than ever.C.Women wi

9、ll play a more important part in society.D.More and more women will take part in the Olympic Games.3.Which of the following statements is True according to the passage?A.Oath-takers are made up of six athletes.B.Tokyo uses more real decorations to cut the cost.C.About 950 people watch the entire gam

10、es in the Tokyo Games.D.The opening ceremony presents the traditional culture of Japan.BIt was five years ago that something unforgettable happened.My wife and I celebrated our 40thweddinganniversary that year.It was a lovely event hosted by our sons for us.My wonderful friends from the pastsurprise

11、d us with gifts and congratulations.Our gift to each other was a driving trip out west.We drovefromOntariointoAlberta,thensouthwardintoGlacierNationalParkinMontana,andcontinuedtoYellowstoneNational Park.It was a cold spring day,and theBeartooth Highwayhad opened for the season just days before.Along

12、side theroad,there was still a great amount of snow there.The scenery was so impressive that we made lots of stops torecord memories with my camera.At the highest point of the highway,I stopped at a lookout to catch the amazingviews,with my wife in the centre of my camera lens.There were not many ca

13、rs on the road.Sometimes,cars with energetic young tourists passed by.And thenwe heard a motorcycle in the distance.The driver of the motorcycle,who wore dirty clothes,parked behind ourcars.As he approached us,his only words were,“Give me your camera and get over there with your wife.”I mustadmit I

14、felt nervous that we might be robbed where we just created some beautiful memories.Surprisingly,he justtook a picture of us,handed back my camera and rode off before we could express our gratitude.The photo hetook is one of the most valuable and prized of our trip.I learned my lesson somewhere I lea

15、st expected it.We should never judge a man by his appearance.If themotorcycle driver reads this story and remembers the situation,we would like to say“Thank you”to him.4.According to the passage,what do we know about the trip?A.It was taken by train to the west.B.It was a suggestion from their frien

16、ds.C.It was in the late autumn five years ago.D.It was a gift for their wedding anniversary.5.Why was the author nervous when the motorcycle driver offered to take a picture?A.He could have lost the camera.B.His wife might not be satisfied with the view there.C.The motorcycle driver would borrow the

17、 camera.D.The motorcycle driver might not be good at the taking pictures.6.Which of the following best describes the driver of the motorcycle?A.Kind and straightforward.B.Rich and generous.C.Creative and capable.D.Careful and admirable.7.Which of the following can be concluded from the passage?A.No

18、pains,no gains.B.Seeing is believing.C.Dont judge a book by its cover.D.The longest journey begins with the first step.CYu Chenrui,29,is a maker of automata(机关人偶)in Chengdu,Sichuan province.Automata are built to looklike humans or animals and give the illusion(错觉)of being able to move ontheir own,“T

19、he art form amazes me,because it combines various skills,from storytelling to mechanics,and the pieces are built with a sense of humor,”Yu says.His creations have caught the attention of well-known artists and his fancy pieces of art have attractedcollectors worldwide.Interested in handcrafts as a b

20、oy,Yu first encountered automata designed by Japanese artist Kazuaki at anexhibition in 2015 when he studied at the Communication University of China in Beijing.“It was like meeting alike-minded friend,”Yu says,recalling the moment.As an art and design major,he began to learn the craft byhimself and

21、,with the support of his tutor,he kept studying and examining automata in school.When he graduated in 2016,Yu landed a job at an advertising agency in Beijing.He stayed on at the companyfor three years because,at that time,he was not sure that he could make a living out of his hobby.While workingas

22、a designer Yu kept exploring and advancing his skills in wood carving and mechanics.Eventually,despite thejobs good salary,it was not enough to make up for not following his true passion.Finally,in 2018,Yu quit his joband returned to Chengdu to open his automata workshop.To keep himself occupied whi

23、le running his workshop,he planted blueberries,raspberries and cherries.Hewatered,weeded and added fertilizer(肥料)every day.“Daily routines helped me calm down and inspire mycreativity,which resulted in an automaton called To Observe the Autumn,”Yu says.Over time,Yus reputation grew and his business

24、flourished(兴旺).Many of Yus creations are built with adash of wisdom,a sprinkle of humor and are inspired by observations of real life.Yu knows that there are manymore creative ideas waiting to be expressed.“It feels quite good to be fully devoted to automata creation and I amstill searching for myse

25、lf.”8.What can we learn from the first paragraph?A.Yu is equipped with various skills.B.Yu is a person full of sense of humor.C Yu is now gaining recognition worldwide.D.Yu is following the latest trend in handcraft.9.Why did Yu quit his job in Beijing?A.He couldnt make a living out of it.B.He wante

26、d to pursue his own dream.C.He missed his family in Chengdu.D.He thought he had a lot experience.10.According to Yu,what contributes to his creativity as an automata artist?A.The fruits he grows.B.Success of his business.C.His devotion to the job.D.Observation from daily life.11.Which of the followi

27、ng can best describe Yus story?A.There is no end to learning.B.Great hopes make great man.C.Actions speak louder than words.D.Experience is the mother of wisdom.DWhen you walk with a backpack,do you know how the things inside move from side to side?Now scientistshavefigured out how to tap into that

28、movement to produce electricity.Picture a pendulum(摆锤)fixed to a backpack frame and stabilized with springs on either side.The packsweight is attached to the pendulum,so the pendulum swings side to side as you walk.Then a machine is driven bythat swinging movement,and spits out electrical current to

29、 charge a battery.Volunteers carried the pack while walking on a running machine and wore masks to measure the flow ofO2and CO2.Walking with the slightly swinging 20-pound load,the device(设备)did not significantly affect thevolunteers metabolic(新陈代谢的)rate compared to when they carried the same weight

30、 fixed in place.In fact,the energy-harvesting pack reduced the forces of acceleration theyd feel in a regular pack,which might meangreater comfort for a long hike.And the device did produce a steady trickle(涓流)of electricity.If you up the loadto 45 pounds,the swing of the pack could fully charge a s

31、mart phone only after 12 hours.The details are in thejournal Royal Society Open Science.The device produces electricity from human movement and has been identified as a workable solution toproviding a renewable energy source for portable electronic devices.It is particularly useful for those who wor

32、k inremote areas,as these people often carry a lot of weight in a backpack for their exploration.But heres a realconundrum:the energy-harvesting device currently weighs five pounds.The researchers saythats about four pounds too many to be a smart alternative to batteries.So they hope that more resea

33、rch letsthem lighten the load,to ensure the pack charges you up without weighing you down.12.What does Paragraph 2 mainly talk about?A.How the device works.B.What the device looks like.C.Who the device is designed for.D.Why scientists designed the device.13.Which of the following describes the devic

34、e?A.It greatly affected the volunteers metabolic rate.B.It harvested energy as the volunteers walk.C.It failed to produce steady electricity.D.It was useless for a long walk.14.What does the underlined word“conundrum”in the last paragraph mean?A.Problem.B.Method.C.Bond.D.Decision.15.What will the re

35、searchers try to do next?A.Increase the charging speed of their device.B.Find smarter alternatives to batteries.C.Reduce the weight of their device.D.Put their device on the market.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Everyone is aware that tak

36、ing good care of our bodies can prevent many medical problems from occurringlater.However,we often have less awareness of preventative actions we should take to help with mental healthproblems.While our mental health may be fine right now,many of us will struggle at some point._16_Itsimpossible to g

37、et through life without challenges,but our mental health prevention habits can help us get throughdifficult times._17_Keep active.The more active you physically,mentally and socially are,the higher the level of your mentalwellness is likely to be.So go for walks and learn something new.There are man

38、y other ways to beactive._18_Be connected.Regular involvement in social activities with supportive friends and family improves yourability to handle disappointments,and everything else life throws at you._19_But you can be involved in anymanner;even volunteering for an organization can help you be m

39、ore social._20_The nature of these activities varies widely from person to person.The key is to identify what givesyour life meaning.Volunteering,coaching,teaching,etc.all can contribute to increasing your sense of confidenceand satisfaction with life.Many activities can address more than one.The ke

40、y is to make a plan and stick with it.Ifyou are already struggling,begin to practice these ways to help your recovery.A.Here are three practical steps.B.However,good mental health is important.C.Stresses,disappointments and disasters happen.D.Overcome lifes challenges before they happen.E.Be committ

41、ed to activities that give life meaning.F.The key is to find what keeps you motivated and interested.G.This can be difficult when you move to a new town or as you get older.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

42、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 surpriseon Earth.He_22_a storm lastspring.His familythought he wouldbe_23_there,but the storm broke the garage door and Mason_24_.That day a lotof people_25_a lot.Masonsfamilywas_26_t

43、hat they were justto bealive,_27_the storm had left their home broken.But they were_28_at the thought that their sweetfriend had died.They_29_the neighbourhood,hoping to find him,but Mason didnt_30_up.Three weeks afterthe_31_,Masons familystoppedby the house to collect some thingsthatonce_32_to them

44、.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 he eat for those long weeks?Howdid he_34_hisway back homewithout any help from the others?There was no answer tothose_35_andno time tothink.Mason was thinand co

45、uldntstandwell.The familyquickly foundthe_36_andlearned their doghadreturned homeonbrokenfront legs.“Hewas_37_badly,”says Doster,who had spent days helping pets with their owners.He also got in touchwith Dr.William,who_38_to perform the operation for free.Mason was hurtso bad thathe needed weeks to_

46、39_.By the time he returnedhome to hisfamily in September,he was jumping around like a_40_dog again.“It is really a miracle!”Doster says.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.fou

47、ndC.enjoyedD.suffered26.A.upsetB.calmC.gratefulD.dangerous27.A.so thatB.even thoughC.as ifD.now that28.A.honestB.certainC.specialD.sorry29.A.designedB.searchedC.protectedD.solved30.A.getB.turnC.endD.pick31.A.disasterB.miracleC.festivalD.celebration32.A.belongedB.wentC.gotD.fell33.A.tiredB.excitedC.f

48、rightenedD.determined34.A.findB.decideC.prepareD.keep35.A.storiesB.reasonsC.experiencesD.questions36.A.restB.medicineC.resultD.help37.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

49、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The advance of technology in our lives has been stopped somewhat inNew York City.Lawmakers have passeda bill to ban cashless business.With many parts of the world in a seemingly rapid_41._(tend)to replace cashwith digital payment,New Yo

50、rk Cityofficials have decided cash still plays_42._important role in our lives.The officials have passed a law_43._keeps stores,restaurants and supermarkets_44._refusing to acceptcash.They attempt_45._(protect)the rights of people who prefer to pay through_46._(tradition)means.Shops could face big f