2020年北京市第五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 年北京市第五中学高三英语上学期期末考试试卷及答案年北京市第五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 AMy Biggest ChallengeAs a writer on an adventure sports magazine,Idalways fought shy of doing the adventurous stuff mysel

2、f,preferring instead to observe the experts from a safe distance and relay their experiences to readers in the form ofwritten language.Thus,when I was challenged to take part in a mountain climb in aid of raising money forcharity-and to write about it afterwards-I was unwilling,to say the least.I wa

3、s lucky enough to have a brilliant climbing coach called Keith,who put me through my paces after mydaily work.He gave me knowledge about everything from the importance of building muscle groups to how toavoid tiredness through nutrition.It quickly became apparent that the mechanics of climbing were

4、more complexthan I had imagined.There was the equipment and techniques Id never even heard of,all of which would come inhandy on the snow-capped peak Id be climbing.Aware of the challenge,Keith made a detailed action plan and I forced myself to stick to it,doing a dailyworkout at the gym and going o

5、n hikes with a heavy pack.I perfected my technique on the climbing wall and evenwent to climb the mountains to get vital experience.My self-belief increased alongside my muscle power and Ibecame confident about finishing the climb.All too soon I was on a plane to my destination.On that day,when I lo

6、oked up at the mountain,I thought ofabandoning it.But then I remembered all the hard work Id done and how disappointed Keith would be if I gave upat the last minute-not to mention letting down the charity and the sense of failure Id experience myself.With adeep breath I gathered my equipment and hea

7、ded out into the sunshine to meet the rest of the group.And as I sit here now,tapping away on my laptop,Im amazed at the details in which I can recall every secondof the climb:the burning muscles,the tiredness,the minor problems along the way.Could I have been betterprepared?Possibly.Would I be back

8、 for another go?Thankfully not.The feeling of being excited when I stood ontop of the world is a never-to-be-repeated experience but one I will enjoy forever nevertheless.1.At the beginning of the activity,the author revealed his _.A.disappointment in the coming adventure.B.expectation of writing ab

9、out his experience.C.lack of enthusiasm for the challenge hed been offered.D.curiosity about taking part in the mountain climb for charity.2.What did the author realise during his climb training?A.The knowledge about climbing was really confusing.B.The equipment was the key factor to reach the peak.

10、C.Climbing was much more complicated than expected.D.Hard training was far more important than making plans.3.How did the author feel after he succeeded in climbing the mountain?A.He was relieved that he wouldnt have to do it again.B.He was well satisfied that he had done his best for it.C.He was su

11、rprised that he had managed to complete it.D.He was regretful that it wasnt as smooth as imagined.BIt might have been Jimmy Kimmel,or any other sharp-tongued talk show hosts of late-night TV.In thisinstance,it was Samantha Bee,stating her opposition to childhood vaccinations humorously.“Who are you

12、goingto believe?”she asked.“Leading authorities on medical science,or 800 comments on your cousins Facebookpage?”Joking about science can have serious effects,according to studies by communication scholars.Accordingly,since 2013,Paul,a psychological professor,has conducted studies of how satire(讥讽)c

13、an influence peoplesbeliefs about science,which have shown that if you want to interest people in science and shape their views onhot-button science issues,satirical humor can work better.Many Americans pay little attention to science.Even people who regularly watch TV news receive only scrapsof sci

14、ence information in their media diet,because mainstream media outlets devote so little airtime to thesubject.On top of that,some Americans may regard science as inaccessible.Yet satirical humor can reach viewers who would never watch NOVA or read well,National Geographic.Millions of people watch lat

15、e-night television programs live,and videos of these shows get millions of views onstreaming services.In 2016,a vote conducted by the University of Delaware Center indicated that nearly one in 10said they learned about science from late-night television shows.Late-night hosts may occasionally poke f

16、un at scientists.More often,however,the hosts promote a positiveimage of science.By making science entertaining to audience with little knowledge of the topic,late-nighttelevision could spark science engagement.Furthermore,the researchers concluded that satirical shows had thebiggest impact among th

17、e least educated viewers,thus helping to narrow a gap in attention to science.Thoughlate-night satirical humor can boost science interest and awareness,it has its limits.Science is complex,andconveying that complexity in a few minutes while telling jokes can be a challenge.4.What does Pauls studies

18、of joking about science indicate?A.It may do serious damage to science.B.It can effectively popularize science.C.It totally changes peoples attitude to science.D.It will shift peoples attention from entertainment to science.5.Why do TV watchers receive a little science information?A.Because they enj

19、oy watching entertainments.B.Because science is not easy to come up with.C.Because they find no interest in science issues.D.Because science is scarcely seen on mainstream media.6.What do we know about the late-night shows involving science?A.The hosts get used to playing tricks on scientists.B.The

20、hosts aim is to build a positive image of science.C.Education gap can be bridged through late-night shows.D.Science participation can be promoted among their viewers.7.Whats the authors attitude towards combining science with satire?A.Critical.B.Objective.C.Positive.D.Negative.CBecause of COVID-19,i

21、n many places,large gatherings of people arent allowed.In some areas,the rules aremore strict,and people arent allowed to leave their homes unless going out is ly necessary.These steps are very important for slowing the disease down.By doing this,governments can make suredoctors and hospitals are be

22、tter able to deal with all the sick people,and that fewer people suffer in all.Usually,its called“flattening the curve”.But if no one can go out,that means businesses which depend on visitors struggle.Many singers,bands,andother musicians would normally be giving concerts now.Instead,they have to fi

23、nd new ways to share their musicand connect with their audiences.The Metropolitan Opera in New York has canceled(取消)its season,but it isshowing a special live stream of a different opera each day on its website.Other opera companies have madesimilar moves.Several theater companies are either offerin

24、g recorded versions of their plays online or postingvideos of their actors performing.Nick Green wrote a musical play that was canceled because of the virus.He set up a website with links thatallow people to enjoy the work of artists around the world who have had their projects canceled.He called hi

25、sproject the Social Distancing Festival.He sad it was a time when he should be doing something new,rather thanfeeling disappointed.Even TV shows have to find new ways to film their shows.Some late night TV shows have continued,butwithout audiences.Others are showing reruns.While their shows are on p

26、ause,some TV stars like Conan OBrien and Jimmy Fallon have been filming shortvideos at home.Mr.O Brien plans to bring his show back on the air soon by filming with his own phone andtalking with guests over the Internet.8.What does the underlined phrase in Paragraph 2 refer to?A.Keeping patients stay

27、ing at home anytime.B.Speed up the spread of disease.C.Stopping people from often gathering up.D.Slowing down the spread of the disease.9.What are opera companies new ways?A.Stopping sharing music with audience.B.Providing live stream services.C.Trying to attract live audiences.D.Sharing their opera

28、s with each other10.What did the cancellation of Nick Greens play bring him?A.Disappointment.B.Annoyance.C.Creativity.D.Anxiety.11.What is the text mainly about?A.People staying at home.B.The absence of audiences.C.The efforts of Nick Green.D.Entertainment going online.DPut your hand over your heart

29、 and sit very still.You may notice that the sound of your heartbeat is similar tothe beat of a drum.Your heart starts beating before you are born and continues throughout your life.For thisreason,the beating of a drum stands for the rhythm of life for many people around the world.InGhana,a country i

30、nAfrica,many schools use drums instead of bells to show the beginning and ending ofclass.Through the drum,the children ofGhanaalso learn about their history and culture.They hear old storiespassed on through the music of the drum.The stories of the drum also teach children games,rules and lessonsabo

31、ut behavior.For thousands of years inAfrica,drums have been used to tell stories of daily life and history.Drums told thecoming of a king,the start of a war,or the birth of a child.They also allowed people to share messages.But howdoes a drum tell a story?InWest Africa,the most common drum used for

32、communication is called a“talking drum”.By making higherorlower drum sounds,the drummer can make the drum“talk”.In many African languages,words go up and down in pitch(高音)when they are spoken,almost like a song.Depending on the pitch or tone(音调),the same sound can have many different meanings.For ex

33、ample,whenspoken with two low tones,the African word“ilu”means“drum”.When spoken with one high and one low tone,“ilu”means“town”.Drum language works in the same way.Just as in spoken language,the word“ilu”has different meaningsdepending on how its drummed.When“ilu”is drummed with two beats using low

34、 tones,the word means“drum”.When“ilu”is drummed with two beats using one high and one low tone,it means“town”.Drummers create“words”to build ideas,sentences and stories.The next time you hear a song,listen for theheartbeat within the music.Can you hear the story of the drum?12.The first paragraph ma

35、inly tells us_.A.drums beat like our heartsB.drums have a long historyC.drums are widely used in the worldD.drums are important for many people worldwide13.From the text,we learn that inGhanadrums_.A.are not as useful as beforeB.teach children a lot of thingsC.help bring the war to an endD.are used

36、in class by teachers14.The example of the African word“ilu”is used to show_.A.how a word can have different soundsB.how to speak African languagesC.how a drum tells storiesD.how to beat a drum15.What would be the best title for the text?A.Know the history of the drumB.Listen to the story of the drum

37、C.Beat the drum of lifeD.Love me,love my drum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Wespendsomuchtimewaitingtobeloved,hopinglovewillfindus,andlookingforthatspeciallove.Unfortunately,thats not usually how life works.To be loved,you should love and

38、 respect yourself asmuch as you do others.In order to love someone,you should love yourself.Stop comparing（比较）yourself to others._16_We all have different gifts.When you compare yourself toothers for what they have,whether it is a car,a house,or a job,it makes you feel bad about yourself.Really begr

39、ateful about everything you have.Gratitude keeps your heart open to love.Practice receiving love.Totruly love is to be able to receive it.When someone loves you,does some kinddeeds to you,or says kind words,accept it._17_Know that you are worthy of love.It is important to accepta gift of love by oth

40、ers.You give yourself a chance to learn more about yourself that you are lovable._18_19_Write about your experiences,good and bad.When you write down good experiences,allowyourselftofeelthosefeelings.Whenyourememberbadexperiences,allowyourselftofeelself-compassion.Compassion is not self-pity,but rat

41、her willingness to accept ones own pain and regret.Stop trying to be perfect.Stop blaming（责备）yourself for being less than perfect._20_Just followall the steps above and dont let anyones expectations of you put any pressure on you.A.Do not feel sorry about it.B.Everyone on the earth is unique（独一无二的）.

42、C.Allow yourself to feel the love that has come your way.D.Appreciate yourself.E.Keep a diary.F.Always do your best,but not reaching perfection is NOT failure.G.You give someone a joy of giving by loving you.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

43、）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Weeks ago,I was traveling by train.After several stations,the delivery man from the cafeteria came alongto_21_the pre-booked hot meals and drinks.Just behind him rushed in a 9-year-old girl,who put out herhand,_22_some food.The food supplier was_23_and pushed

44、 her out of the coach（旅客车厢）.Something in me made me_24_.I stepped outside and saw the child still standing there and crying.I askedher if she was hungry and she_25_.So I grabbed her hand and said Id buy her food.When I took her to the coach with the cafeteria,the people standing there had a(an)_26_e

45、xpression ontheir face,seeing the little girl with me._27_their reaction,I asked her to_28_whatever she wanted.As Ipointed to each item,she_29_nodding._30_,we collected so much food.When I turned to the cashier to pay the bill,the littlegirl_31_hurrying down the train.The cashier shook his head in d

46、isbelief and said the girl must be laughingfor having fooled me into_32_her unhappiness.As I returned to my coach,the cashiers_33_made me doubt whether shed really fooled me.SoI_34_and went down the train,following the_35_the little girl had taken.After several coaches,Iwalked to a ly-deserted coach

47、.Here I saw a_36_which left me surprised.This little girl was sitting ina_37_with two other miserable-looking young boys.She had put all the food in the center andwas_38_putting food into the hand of a young blind boy.Seeing all this,I couldnt help_39_.Thelittle girl taught us that one can be_40_eve

48、n when poor.21.A.take awayB.hand outC.throw awayD.find out22.A.begging forB.picking upC.pointing toD.looking at23.A.frightenedB.disappointedC.annoyedD.worried24.A.doubtB.stopC.watchD.react25.A.agreedB.signedC.noddedD.refused26.A.sadB.puzzledC.happyD.excited27.A.AdmiringB.NoticingC.IgnoringD.Analyzin

49、g28.A.listB.slideC.thinkD.choose29.A.triedB.keptC.beganD.practiced30.A.FinallyB.NervouslyC.ImmediatelyD.Suddenly31.A.finishedB.forgotC.startedD.risked32.A.rememberingB.believingC.realizingD.missing33.A.wordsB.opinionsC.thoughtsD.attitudes34.A.turned backB.turned overC.turned upD.turned out35.A.advic

50、eB.foodC.trainD.direction36.A.coachB.stationC.faceD.sight37.A.groupB.teamC.circleD.crossroads38.A.insteadB.onlyC.alsoD.again39.A.weepingB.smilingC.shoutingD.regretting40.A.friendlyB.generousC.politeD.greedy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Hanfu,