2020届常德市第七中学高三英语下学期期中考试试卷及参考答案.pdf

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1、20202020 届常德市第七中学高三英语下学期期中考试试卷及参考答案届常德市第七中学高三英语下学期期中考试试卷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 AReturns&Refund Guarantee（保证；保证书）The“Returns&Refund Guarantee”is a promise provided by sellers for every item they se

2、ll on DH.Whenyou receive an item that was bought and paid for on our site,and you find it is not as described or isof low quality,you can contact the seller to resolve these problems.DHgate will offer additional assistance if the seller is notcooperative.Scope（范围）The following points should not be i

3、ncluded in the“Returns&Refund Guarantee”：The seller didnt make any promise.The seller can provide evidence to prove the items are as described.You didnt contact the seller within the promised time.You have released the payment to the seller before asking DHgate for help.Sellers are able to set up th

4、e following promises：Returning items for any reasonBuyers can return items for a refund within a specific date which has been set up by sellers,such as 3 days,and 7days from the day when the items are received.The items receiving date is the date that is indicated on theshipping carriers official we

5、bsite.Buyers should prepay any return shipping cost,which will be given back to thebuyers after the seller receives the items as long as the items are returned in the same exact condition as whenthey were delivered.Returns or Refunds accepted if the product has quality issuesBuyers can return the it

6、ems for a refund when they are not as described or possess quality issues bycommunicating directly with the seller.The seller is responsible for the return shipping cost.Buyers can get a refund and keep the items when the items are not as described or possess quality issues bynegotiating directly wi

7、th sellers.1.Who can get additional assistance from DHgate in the guarantee?A.The buyers in physical stores.B.The buyers on DH.C.The sellers on DH.D.Both the buyers and the sellers.2.Which situation is within the scope of the guarantee?A.The seller didnt make any promise.B.The buyer has paid the sel

8、ler in advance.C.The buyer asked for help within the promised time.D.The seller proves that there is nothing wrong with the item.3.Which of the following is true according to the passage?A.Not all the sellers make promises.B.DHgate sometimes will pay the buyers.C.Sellers should prepay return shippin

9、g cost.D.The buyer cant keep the items after getting a refund.BJanet Fein,aged 84,received her bachelors degree from the University last week,having waited a long timefor her chance to reach that goal.Growing up in the Bronx area ofNew York City,Fein worked at a dress manufacturer after graduating e

10、arly atthe age of 16.After getting married,she spent 18 years staying home with her children.She held several jobsthrough her life,including 20 years as a secretary at a hospital until her retirement at age 77.Fein has had a full life.But even then,she was not ready to take it easy and rest during a

11、 well-earnedretirement.She decided to major in sociology because she felt it was“substantial.”Fein took part in a state program that lets people who are 65 and older take free classes at public universitiesin Texasand kept going to class even as her health conditions worsened.During her studies,it b

12、ecame necessaryfor her to use a walker to get around and she required oxygen.She also developed knee problems.So,Fein tookonline classes to finish the last part of her degree requirements.Sheila Rollerson,Fein scollege advisor,and Carol,the professor told the media that Fein never showed signsof giv

13、ing up even with all of her difficulties.She would speak up a lot in class and it just made for a moreinteresting class.Fein has also inspired Renee Brown,one of Feins caregivers.At 53,Renee plans to begin nursing school tofurther her career.“Renee,you can do it.If I can do it you can do it,and you

14、will feel so good about it,”Brownremembers what Fein told her.4.What is the second paragraph mainly about?A.Janet Feins growthB.Janet Feins aimC.Janet Feins job experiencesD.Janet Feins regrets5.What does the underlined phrase“substantial”in paragraph 3 refer to?A.InterestingB.ValuableC.EasyD.Afford

15、able6.What can be learned about Fein according to the passage?A.Fein lived on little money after her retirement.B.Fein had a problem with her arms while at universities.C.The Internet played a role in Feins university education.D.The good health helped Fein get her bachelors degree.7.What is Janet F

16、ein like according to the passage?A.Hardworking and humorous.B.Determined and generous.C.Positive and patient.D.Inspiring and perseverant.CA team of researchers from several institutions in the UK and one in Estonia has created a type of buoy（浮标）that has proven to be effective at frightening seabird

17、s,thus preventing them from getting caught in gillnetsatype of vertical fishing net that is made of a material that makes it nearly invisible underwater.Every year,hundreds of thousands of seabirds die when they get caught in gillnets.Some estimates suggestthat up to a half-million birds are caught

18、in them each year.Over the years,researchers have created devices（装置）to prevent the birds from trying to catch fish near or in gillnets,but those didnt work well.To find a way that would work for all seabirds,the researchers first studied seabirds in a general sense,looking to find things that they

19、would avoid.They noted that seabirds avoided eye contact with other creatures.Then the researchers came up with a simple ideathey put a small pole to a regular buoy and then attached apair of googly eyes（金鱼眼）to the top of it.They made the eyes big enough so that even birds with poor eyesight,such as

20、 geese,would see them.Adding to the effectiveness of the device,waves made the eyes move back andforth.And the wind made the buoy spin very slowly,making sure that birds from every direction would get a goodlook at the eyes.To test their idea,the researchers selected several sites near gillnets and

21、counted how many birdsapproached and how many attempted to catch fish near the nets.They then set up their googly-eyed buoys andonce again counted birds.Over the course of 62 days,they found the number of birds that tried to catch fish nearthe gillnets dropped by approximately 25%for a distance of u

22、p to 50 meters.They also found that the birds wereless likely to fish near where the buoys had been for up to three weeks after they had been removed.8.What is the function of paragraph 2?A.Introducing a new topic to discuss.B.Providing background information.C.Summarizing the previous paragraph.D.P

23、ointing out the main idea of the text.9.Why did the researchers make the googly eyes big?A.To ensure all the seabirds can see them.B.To clearly observe seabirds eye contact.C.To allow them to survive the strong wind.D.To effectively identify the right direction.10.What does the researchers test resu

24、lt mainly suggest?A.The new device still needs improvingB.Gillnets are a death valley for seabirds.C.Seabirds hardly catch fish near the nets.D.The googly-eyed buoy proves effective.11.What is the text mainly about?A.A group of researchers interested in seabirds.B.A way to help seabirds catch fish e

25、ffectively.C.A device keeping seabirds safe from gillnets.D.A googly-eyed buoy guiding seabirds to hunt.DA 25-year-old American with a university degree can expect to livea decade longer than a peer who droppedout of high school.Although researchers have long known that the rich live longer than the

26、 poor,this educationgap is less well documented.And although the average Americans expected span(预期寿命)has been smooth inrecent yearand,shockingly,even fell between 2015 and 2017that of the one-third with a bachelors degreehas continued to lengthen.This gap in life expectancy is growing,according to

27、new research published in the report of the NationalAcademy of Sciences.Anne Case and Angus Deation ofPrincetonUniversityfound that the lifespans of those withand without a bachelors degree started to become different in the 1990s and 2000s.This gap grew even wider inthe 2010s.What is the link betwe

28、en schooling and longevity(长寿)?Some argue that better-educated people develophealthier lifestyles:each additional year of study reduces the chances of being a smoker and of being overweight.The better-educated earn more,which in turn is associated with greaterhealth.Ms Case and Mr Deaton argue that

29、changes in labor markets,including the rise of automation and increaseddemand for highly-educated workers,coupled with the rising costs of employer-provided health care,havedecreased the supply of well-paid jobs for those without a degree.This may be contributing to higher rates ofalcohol and drug u

30、se,suicide and other“deaths of despair”.The authors argued that the educational gap in mortality(致死率)will widenin the wake ofthe covid-19pandemic.ForAmericas overall life expectancy to start climbing again,improvements will be needed across allsocial groups,not just among the privileged few.12.When

31、did the lifespans of people with and without a degree vary greatly?A.In the 1990s.B.In the 2020sC.In the 2000sD.In the 2010s13.According to the article,changes in labor markets reduce jobs for those without a degree.Whichchange isNOT included?A.The rising spending of employer-provided health care.B.

32、The gap in life expectancy.C.Raised request for better-educated workers.D.The development of automation.14.What does the underlined phrase“in the wake of”probably mean?A.afterB.untilC.beforeD.while15.What is the best title for the text?A.Changes in labor market.B.Quit bad habits by Further studyC.Ed

33、ucated Americans live longer.D.Highly-educated people develop healthier lifestyles.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Thomas Derksen was born inGermanyin 1988 and married Chinese girl,Zhu Liping,in2014.After that,theychose to live inShanghai.

34、One weekend he went to theSnakeArtificialIslandinShanghaito fish with his Chinesefather-in-law._16_On the journey to the island,Derksens father-in-law,old Zhu,called five of his friends one by onepromising to give them each two fish.However,it proved difficult to catch more than the two fish which D

35、erksenhooked._17_In the end,to honor the promises,they went to a nearby market to buy a dozen fish.Derksen describes this funny thing in his German book about his trying to win over his wifes tough Chinesefather.The book published in April has sold more than 20,000 copies inGermany._18_The book has

36、beenso far translated into Chinese,titled Meet the Tiger Father-in-Law.The first run of 5,100 copies has sold out.What caused Derksen to write this book?In fact he had been thinking of how to let German people learnmore aboutChina._19_.So he wrote down all the funny things that he had experienced in

37、Chinato helpGerman readers better know about Chinese culture._20_.Despite the convenience of the Internet and social media,it is common for people to harborcultural stereotypes(刻板印象)of other countries.Derksen said,To change peoples stereotypical view ofanother country,one of the best ways is to visi

38、t the country in person,to take a look and to experience the localcustoms and traditions People often communicate with each other better when that is the case.A.His friend suggested that he write a book.B.There are many challenges in a mixed marriage.C.They are very enthusiastic about the Chinese hi

39、story.D.He thought it was a good opportunity to improve their relationship.E.Its popular for its vivid and amusing details about Chinese people and culture.F.The unhappy father-in-law and the nervous son-in-law barely exchanged a word.G.Understanding is key to the communication between people from d

40、ifferent cultures.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Years ago,I had a quarrel with a friend owing to a misunderstanding.It was._21_my fault,but I wasafraid to admit that I was wrong,so we didnt speak f

41、or a long time.Several years later we came across each otherand decided to meet for lunch.It was so_22_that we kept meeting.After two or three meals together,Ifelt_23_to apologize for my behavior years earlier.My experience is never unique.Many people_24_apologizing because the idea of admitting to

42、wrongbehavior makes them_25_uncomfortable.Apologies force us to admit to ourselves that we dontalways_26_our own standards.We might also fear that the victim wont_27_our apology.We all liketo_28_ourselves as good peopleas kind,honest and considerate.For these_29_,an apology can bevery difficult to g

43、ive.Given my_30_,there is no doubt that an apology is a vital tool for_31_a relationship to make itfunctional again.Usually,a(n)_32_apology is called for,but if the victim is angry at the wrong behavior,itmay be more_33_to wait,because their_34_may prevent them from accepting our apologies.Alsoa del

44、ay_35_an apologys effectiveness because it conveys that the offender has time to reflect on his/her_36_.But a heartfelt apology has more powerful effects,which can improve our mental health andrepair our_37_personal relationships._38_,expressing regret and acknowledging responsibility areequally vit

45、al.Without_39_,its a good reason of your actions;without responsibility,its an excuse.My friend and I had lunch recently,15 years after my belated apology.Admitting that everything had been myfault helped us heal our relationship.Were both_40_to have our friendship today.21.A.hardlyB.narrowlyC.compl

46、etelyD.usually22.A.pleasantB.awkwardC.ridiculousD.strange.23.A.surprisedB.comfortableC.terribleD.forced24.A.allowB.avoidC.appreciateD.advocate25.A.regretfullyB.easilyC.slightlyD.terribly26.A.go back toB.look up toC.give way toD.live up to27.A.acceptB.analyzeC.exchangeD.check28.A.serveB.view.C.presen

47、tD.treat29.A.reasonsB.contentsC.commentsD.examples30.A.needB.senseC.experienceD.character31.A.developingB.rebuildingC.announcingD.practicing32.A.frequentB.permanentC.immediateD.formal33.A.convenientB.effectiveC.adventurousD.inspiring34.A.anxietyB.curiosityC.angerD.worry35.A.discoversB.recordsC.suppl

48、iesD.increases36.A.misdeedsB.reputationsC.questionsD.decisions.37.A.damagedB.disturbedC.requiredD.disabled38.A.InsteadB.ThusC.MeanwhileD.However39.A.challengeB.regretC.expressionD.influence40.A.tolerantB.cautiousC.enthusiastic.D.appreciative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

49、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 pandemic is till in play around the world.On Nov 23,more than 1.5 million people had been confirmedinfected with coronavirus in the UK while more than 55,000 people_41._(die),according to the officialwebsite of the UK government._42._(control)the spread of the pandem

50、ic,UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced a four-weeklockdown for England from Nov 5 to Dec 2,BBC reported._43._these circumstances,students of the University of Cambridge have been told that they wont beable to graduate if they leave their university accommodation during lockdown,according to th