2020届建宁县黄埠中学高三英语上学期期末考试试卷及答案.pdf

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1、20202020 届建宁县黄埠中学高三英语上学期期末考试试卷及答案届建宁县黄埠中学高三英语上学期期末考试试卷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 ARome can be pricey for travelers,which is why many choose to stay in a hostel(旅社).The hostels in Romeoffer a bed in a do

2、rm room for around$25 anight,and for that,youll often get to stay in a central location(位置)with security and comfort.Yellow HostelIf I had to make just one recommendation for where to stay in Rome,it would be Yellow Hostel.Its one of thebest-rated hostels in the city,and for good reason.Its affordab

3、le,and its got a fun atmosphere without being toonoisy.As an added bonus,its close to the main train station.Hostel Alessandro PalaceIf you love social hostels,this is the best hostel for you in Rome.Hostel Alessandro Palace is fun.Staffmembers hold plenty of bar events for guests like free shots,ba

4、r crawls and karaoke.Theres also an area on therooftop for hanging out with other travelers during the summer.Youth Station HostelIf youre looking for cleanliness and a modern hostel,look no further than Youth Station.It offers beautifulfurnishings and beds.There are plenty of other benefits,too;it

5、doesnt charge city tax;it has both air conditioningand a heater for the rooms;it also has free Wi-Fi in every room.Hotel and Hostel Des ArtistesHotel and Hostel Des Artistes is located just a 10-minute walk from the central city station and its close to allof the citys main attractions.The staff is

6、friendly and helpful,providing you with a map of the city when you arrive,and offering advice if you require some.However,you need to pay 2 euros a day for Wi-Fi.1.What is probably the major concern of travelers who choose to stay in a hostel?A.Comfort.B.Security.C.Price.D.Location.2.Which hotel bes

7、t suits people who enjoy an active social life?A.Yellow Hostel.B.Hostel Alessandro Palace.C.Youth Station Hostel.D.Hotel and Hostel Des Artistes.3.What is the disadvantage of Hotel and Hostel Des Artistes?A.It gets noisy at night.B.Its staff is too talkative.C.It charges for Wi-Fi.D.Its inconvenient

8、ly located.BMy school appeared on the news last week because we had made an important change in our local area.Ourclass had planted a large garden in what was once only a vacant lot.It was a lot of work but it was all worth it.I gotblisters(水泡)from digging,and we all got insect bites,too.I learned a

9、 lot about gardening and collaboration(合作),and then I learned about themedia.Our teachertelephoned the TV station and informed them of what we had accomplished.She spoke with the producer.Theproducer checked with the directors,but they said there were plenty of stories similar to ours.They wanted to

10、know what was special about our particular garden,since many schools plant them.The teacher explained that,after going on the Internet to learn about the prairie(大草原),we had made aprairie garden.We had gone to a prairie and gotten seeds from the plants,and then we planted them.We did notwater the ga

11、rden,but we did weed it.We decided to let nature water it with rain,since that was how prairiesgrew in the past.We sent a picture of the garden to the news station.In the picture,the grass was so high that itstood taller than the fourth grade students.As a result,the producer sent a reporter to our

12、school.He interviewed the headmaster and asked him manyquestions about the garden.After that,they interviewed us,and we explained to them what we had learnedthrough this project.That night,we watched the news,and there we were.The news reporter told our story.It was only twominutes long,but it was u

13、s.We were famous.All that work,all those blisters,it was worth it.We knewthatwhenwe saw the garden every day,but now we knew that the whole city thought so,too.4.What seemed to be the TV directors initial reaction to the garden?A.They were excited.B.They were surprised.C.They were worried.D.They wer

14、e uninterested.5.What is special about the garden?A.Weeds were allowed to spread naturally.B.The grass grew faster than common grass.C.The seeds came from the plants of a prairie.D.Underground water was used for the plants.6.What does the underlined word“that”refer to in the last paragraph?A.We got

15、blisters on our hands.B.Our hard work was worthwhile.C.The garden would be famous.D.The project would be finished.7.How did the author feel about the project?A.Annoyed.B.Curious.C.Proud.D.Regretful.CThe COVID-19 vaccination（接种疫苗）rate in the US has fallen to newlows in recent weeks,threateningPreside

16、nt Joe Bidens goal of having 70 percent of American adults with at least one shot by July 4.With just less than one month from July 4,the current vaccination rate will put the US at somewherebetween 67 percent and 68 percent of the adult population with at least one dose（剂量）by Independence Day.Torea

17、ch 70 percent by July 4,around 1.6 percent of the population needs to get their first dose per week from nowuntil July 4.The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention（CDC）reported last week that 63 percent of adultshadreceived their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine.That was up slightly from 62 perc

18、ent from the report a weekbefore.The additional 1 percent of adults completing their first dose is the lowest since the CDC started trackingthe vaccination rate in mid-February.On average,fewer than 1 million shots are given out per day,a decline of more than two-thirds from the peakof 3.4 million i

19、n April,The Washington Post reported.In South Carolina,about 71,000 residents got a shot in theweek leading up to June 3,compared to a high of nearly 300,000 in one week in early April,according to data fromthe CDC.The slowdown is moreprominentacross the South and Midwest.Twelve states have seen vac

20、cinations fall to15 daily shots per 10,000 residents.Less than a quarter of black Americans had received their first COVID-19 shotas of June 7.James Hildreth,CEO of Meharry Medical College,told Politico,“We need to make a stronger effort to bringthe vaccine to the communities,rather than relying on

21、the communities to come to vaccination centers.”The sharp decline in vaccination began in mid-April when federal officials temporarily stopped the use of theJohnsonJohnson vaccine while they investigated rare blood-clotting（凝血）reactions.The“low-hanging fruitthosepeople who ly want to get vaccinated

22、without you telling them anything”havealready been vaccinated,which has led to the slowdown,Dr Anthony Fauci,director of the National Institute ofAllergy and Infectious Diseases,said on a White House-organized call with community leaders last week,accordingto the Post.8.What can we learn from the te

23、xt?A.Dr Anthony Fauci is in charge of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.B.In South Carolina,about 300,000 residents got a shot in the week leading up to June 3C.In mid-April federal officials temporarily suspended the JohnsonJohnson vaccine.D.Less than one fourth of Americans had receiv

24、ed their first COVID-19 shot by June 7.9.Which of the following can replace the underlined word“prominent”in Para.5?A.Meaningful.B.Obvious.C.Inspiring.D.Complex.10.How can America increase the COVID-19 vaccination rate according to James Hildreth?A.By giving the vaccine shot at the communities.B.By

25、offering the vaccine to the public for free.C.By frequently informing the public of the vaccine.D.By urging the communities to come to vaccination centers.11.What can be the best title for the text?A.Biden wishes to have 70%of adults with one shot by July 4B.CDC has been trackingthe vaccination rate

26、 since mid-FebruaryC.Some Americans need to get vaccinated without telling them toD.Bidens July 4th vaccine goal may be missedDNASA has flown an aircraft on another planet for the first time.On Monday,April 19,Ingenuity,a 1.8-kilogram drone(无人机)helicopter,took off from the surface of Mars,flew up ab

27、out threemeters,then hoveredfor 40 seconds and took photos above with one of its two cameras.The historic moment was livestreamed onYouTube.“We can now say that human beings have flown a drone helicopter on another planet,”said MiMi Aung,the Ingenuity Mars Helicopter project manager at NASAs Jet Pro

28、pulsion Laboratory,at a press conference.“We,together,flew at Mars,and we,together,now have our Wright brothers moment,”she added,referring to the firstpowered airplane flight on Earth in 1903.The details:The flight was a significant technical challenge,thanks to Mars s bone-chilling temperatures(ni

29、ghts can drop down to-130 F/-90 C)and its incredibly thin atmosphere just 1%the density of Earth s.That meant Ingenuity had to be light,with rotor blades(螺旋桨)that were bigger and faster than would beneeded to achieve liftoff on Earth(although the gravity on Mars,which is only about one-third of Eart

30、hs,workedin its favor).The flight had originally been scheduled to take place on April 11 but was delayed by software issues.Why its significant:Beyond being a significantmilestonefor Mars exploration,the flight will also pave the wayfor engineers to think about new ways to explore other planets.Fut

31、ure drone helicopters could help astronauts byscoping out locations,exploring inaccessible areas,and capturing images.Ingenuity will also help inform thedesign of Dragonfly,a car-size drone that NASA is planning to send to Saturns moon Titan in 2027.Whats next:In the next few weeks,Ingenuity will co

32、nduct four more flights,each lasting up to 90 seconds.Each one is designed to further push the limits of Ingenuitys capabilities.Ingenuity is only designed to last for 30Martian days,and is expected to stop functioning aroundMay 4.Its final resting place will be in the Jezero Crater as NASA moves on

33、 to the main focus of its mission:Gettingthe Perseverance rover(毅力号火星探测器)to study Mars for evidence of life.12.Why does MiMi Aung mention Wright brothers?A.To honor the historic contribution of Wright brothers.B.To make a comparison between Wright brothers and herself.C.To highlight the importance o

34、f Ingenuitys Martian exploration.D.To remind the public of the first powered airplane flight on Earth.13.What caused challenges for Ingenuity designers?A.The delay of software tests.B.The force of gravity on Mars.C.Marss temperatures and atmosphere.D.Technical difficulty in liftoff on Earth.14.What

35、does the underlined word“milestone”in Paragraph 3 probably mean?A.A great victory.B.A difficult task.C.A roadside stone.D.A historic event.15.Which of the following can be a suitable title for the text?A.Mars Drone Helicopter Makes Historic First FlightB.Modern Wright Brothers Moment:Mars Exploratio

36、nC.First Drone Helicopter Spots Evidence of Life on MarsD.Ingenuity:Mars Drone Flies to Take Incredible Pictures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Reading is a valuable skill for children.It can help them learn and grow in many ways.But the l

37、ove of readingcant be forced.Pushing a child to learn before he is ready canmake learning to read frustrating.As a parenthelping your child to enjoy reading at young age is one of the most important things._16_By far the most effective way to encourage your child to love books and reading is to read

38、 aloud to him andthe earlier you start.the better.Eyen a baby of a few months can see pictures listen to your voice,and turncardboard pages._17_The more excitement you show when you read a book,the more your child will enjoyit._18_At this stage,encourage him to read to you some of the time.Take turn

39、s reading with your child tomodel more advanced reading skills.This can help build your childs confidence in his ability to read and help himenjoy learning new skills.Children who really enjoy learning are more likely to do well in school.As your child begins elementary school,he will begin his form

40、al reading education._19_Besides readingbooks in class,keep in mind that the school library is an excellent source for a wide variety of materials.Encourageyour child to bring home books from the school library for pleasure as well as for his studies._20_You are your childs first,and most important

41、teacher.The encouragement and support you giveyour child as he learns to read will help him enjoy reading and learning even more.A.Reading a child book vividly can be fun for you,too.B.Its well worth the investment of your time and energy.C.Most children learn to read without any major problems.D.Mo

42、st of all,make sure you give your child lots of praise!E.Teachers use many methods to teach children how to read.F.And dont stop reading aloud once your child learns to read.G.The school librarian is knowledgeable about childrens literature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

43、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Life from birth to death is an unbroken chain of ever-increasing,unavoidable struggles.Struggles are a kindof_21_with which Nature forces humanity to develop,expand and progress.The education we_22_fromthe struggles we face is

44、gradually increasing.We get it a little at a time from every_23_we encounter.Face struggles and master them._24_you will have the strength and wisdom for all your needs.The strongest trees in the forest arent those most_25_.They are those that must struggle againstthe_26_conditions and other trees a

45、nd overcome them to survive.My grandfather was a wagon（四轮马车）maker.In_27_his land for crops,he always left a few oak treesstanding in the open fields where they were_28_to the full force of the sun and strong winds.The trees thatstruggled against Nature were far stronger and_29_than the protected one

46、s deep in the forest.It was timber（木材）from the trees which had struggled_30_he used for the wagon wheels,_31_fear that theywould break,because they had struggled and grown strong enough to_32_the heaviest loads.Struggles force us to move when we would otherwise stand_33_.And they lead us eventually

47、to thefull realization that_34_comes only through struggles._35_worthwhile in life is ever achievedwithout a struggle.Once we understand the broad purpose of life,we are_36_to accept the circumstances that force usto struggle._37_,we accept struggles for what they are-_38_,and its so rewarding when

48、you getinspirations from struggles to live your life to the_39_and a chance to enjoy the life which you are makingso many_40_to get.21.A.ruleB.toolC.barrierD.behavior22.A.offerB.updateC.receiveD.discover23.A.inconvenienceB.experienceC.questionD.examination24.A.ThenB.StillC.YetD.Even25.A.preventedB.e

49、ndangeredC.affectedD.protected26.A.unreasonableB.unfavorableC.unfamiliarD.beneficial27.A.plantingB.turningC.ruiningD.clearing28.A.exposedB.connectedC.accustomedD.addicted29.A.tougherB.weakerC.drierD.prettier30.A.whichB.whatC.thatD.when31.A.forB.despiteC.withoutD.through32.A.bearB.increaseC.removeD.l

50、essen33.A.outsideB.straightC.apartD.still34.A.reputationB.successC.courageD.independence35.A.AnythingB.EverythingC.SomethingD.Nothing36.A.willingB.afraidC.ashamedD.surprised37.A.On the contraryB.For instanceC.As a resultD.In particular38.A.discouragementB.ambitionC.opportunitiesD.drawbacks39.A.riche