2020届新乡市第一中学高三英语期末考试试题及答案解析.pdf

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1、20202020 届新乡市第一中学高三英语期末考试试题及答案解析届新乡市第一中学高三英语期末考试试题及答案解析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 AIf you are looking for recommendations on biographies(传记)that will educate you,comedies that will makeyour belly ache or s

2、tories that present the unique challenges women face every day,read on.“Pride and Prejudice”by Jane AustenA classic thatnever gets old.Set in ruralEnglandin the early 19th century,this tale centers around the Bennetfamily,a family of five daughters and their two parents who are desperate to find at

3、least one of the daughters awealthy match.Austens story focuses on the tension between marrying for love instead of just for power andfame,and also the unique pressure on women to find financial security by way of marriage at the time.“Women in Science:50 Fearless Pioneers Who Changed the WorldWomen

4、 in Science:50 Fearless PioneersWho Changed the World”by Rachel IgnotofskyIt is a sweetly illustrated and educational book that highlights the contributions of 50 women in the fields oftechnology,science,engineering and mathematics,from present day all the way back to 360 AD.“Good Night Stories for

5、Rebel GirlsGood Night Stories for Rebel Girls”by Elena FavilliIt tells the stories of female heroes from years ago and present day.With color1 portraits and biographiesthat are short and sweet,this book is a page-turner for anyone wanting to learn about influential women in thepast and present.“Beco

6、ming”by Michelle ObamaWe wouldnt be able to write this list without including Michelle Obamas memoir.“Becoming”has theformer FLOTUS discussing her childhood,family,motherhood,her own FLOTUS impact,the pressures of being partof the first Black family in the White House and balancing her public life n

7、ow.And of course she writes all aboutmeeting her husband and the many unique challenges they faced too.1.What didthe Bennetsintend to do?A.To marry their daughters to rich men.B.To lessen pressure on their daughters.C.To help their daughters marry for true love.D.To make their daughters financially

8、independent.2.Whose book will attract a teen interested in science?A.Jane Austens.B.Rachel Ignotofskys.C.Elena Favillis.D.Michelle Obamas.3.What do the four books have in common?A.They are all classics.B.They are all biographies.C.They are all related to the female.D.They are all about heroes.BHave

9、you ever noticed that some people can eat what they want and stay in shape,while others carefullywatch what they eat and still put on weight?How annoying!However,scientists are beginning to believe thatsome people get the ability to stay thin from their parents.Scientists say that when some people e

10、at,their bodies will naturally store the excess energy from food as fat.These people gain weight if they eat more than they need each day.Meanwhile,other people eat more than theyneed but their bodies are able to“burn off”the extra food without making fat,so they rarely have weightproblems.To show t

11、hat this is true,scientists have experimented on laboratory mice.They gave the mice a special dietwith a lot of fat.Some mice gained weight while the other mice stayed thin,even though both groups of mice atethe same amount of food and got the same amount of exercise.Scientists concluded that weight

12、 gain seemed tobe influenced by genetic(基因的)factors.They also believe they have now identified the genes that may causethis tendency.These genes,according to the scientists,get passed down the generations.Armed with thisknowledge,they believe it may be possible to develop medicines thatcan target th

13、e genes and stop people fromgaining weight.The study of weight gain is becoming more important as the numbers of people who are overweightcontinues to grow.In theUnited States,over seventy percent of the population have weight problems.This meansthey are at risk of illness such as high blood pressur

14、e and heart disease.Current medicines for weight control do not work very well because they can have serious side effects,suchas heart problems.However,it takes a long time to develop and thoroughly test new drugs.Therefore,despite thisbreakthrough in the study of weight-loss drugs,scientists and he

15、alth professionals all agree that currently the bestway to control weight gain is to have a healthy,balanced diet and an active lifestyle with daily exercise.This willnot only help people avoid becoming overweight,but also help them stay healthy and energetic.4.According to the scientists,some peopl

16、e _.A.are able to stay thin because of genetic factorsB.can eat what they want and stay healthy foreverC.usually keep doing exercise to lose their weightD.dont eat anything every day but still put on weight5.Some people dont need to worry about weight problems because _.A.they eat many vegetablesB.t

17、hey eat less than othersC.they dont store any energy from food as fatD.they can burn off the extra food without making fat6.What can we learn from the passage?A.Fewer people will have weight problems in the future.B.People with weight problems may suffer from heart trouble.C.We now have good medicin

18、e for people with weight problems.D.The result of the experiments on mice and humans are different.7.What does the last paragraph imply?A.Current medicine solve weight problems well.B.We should exercise regularly and eat properly.C.Taking exercise every day may cause heart problems.D.Testing new dru

19、gs is hard because of the side effects.CTwo years ago,I decided to study at theUniversityofSt.Edwardsin the city ofAustin,Texas.When I was on myresearch to find the perfect place to study in,I considered many aspects:a safe place,a city where there werecompanies devoted to marketing or technology,a

20、place where speaking Spanish and English was an advantageand a school where I could learn about digital strategies(数字策略).After comparing and evaluating many citiesand universities.I finally decided onAustin.Since I arrived inAustin,Texas.I had been living inside the university where I had a private

21、room and sharedcommon areas with more students.University life was not very different from the life inMexicoand classesweresemblableand the way of socializing too.However,in theUnited States,the classes were more practical andteachers encouraged you to be self-responsible and complete your tasks.The

22、 classes that I was taking were related to social media,digital marketing and advertising.I was veryexcited to be able to study technology-related courses.What I liked most about the experience was being able to live with students from many places,which allowedme to learn from other cultures and to

23、share mine with other students.Also,international student services usuallyorganized events and tours that helped me to get to know the city and the school.I certainly think that studying abroad is a beneficial experience.It makes us capable of understanding culturaldifferences and accepting diversit

24、y.Personally,I would suggest that you first determine what your goals are bygoing abroad,research the opportunities and lifestyle,evaluate your universities,and finally decide on the onewhere you feel more comfortable,connecting with your values and way of seeing life.8.Which of the following can be

25、st describe the author according to paragraph 1？A.Casual.B.Cautious.C.Changeable.D.Adventurous.9.What does the underlined word“semblable”in paragraph 2 probably mean?A.Worthwhile.B.Practical.C.Same.D.Similar.10.What made the author most pleased?A.Speaking Spanish and English inAustin,Texas.B.Working

26、 as a designer in a technology company.C.Having a chance to learn about different cultures.D.Organizing many events and tours independently.11.What are the students who intend to study abroad advised to do?A.Be careful to choose the university to study in.B.Set no limits on theiracademic performance

27、s.C.Study where theyre familiar with everything.D.Adjust personal lifestyles for the university.DOn September 7,1930,Yuan Longping was born inBeijing.Fluent in English,his mother often read FriedrichNietzsches works to him.Influenced by his mother,Yuan Longping liked English,geography and chemistry

28、atschool.After graduating from university,he became a teacher in the countryside ofHunanin 1953.With lots of crop failures,nationwide hunger hitChinain the 1960s,making many people live a bad life.Yuanwas sad and felt he must do something.Since the climate inHunanwas not friendly to growing wheat.He

29、 decidedto devote himself to studying how to increase the production of rice,a basic food for over 60 percent of Chinesepeople.From then on,he began a lifelong connection with rice.Yuan Longping succeeded in growing the worlds first high production hybrid rice(杂交水稻)variety in 1973,which could reach

30、a yield of over 500 kg per more than 200 kg than before.For the next four decades,hecontinued to work on the research of hybrid rice.In 2020,hybrid rice developed by his team achieved 1,500 kgpermuin two growing seasons,a new world record.Nowadays,the hybrid rice is grown in almost half ofChinas ric

31、e fields and its production accounts for 60percent of the total rice production inChina.The hybrid rice production is 20 percent more than the commonkinds,the yearly increase of which feeds up to 100 million people.In 2019,Yuan Longping,known as the“Father of hybrid rice”,was awarded with Medal of t

32、heRepublic,Chinas highest honor.Yuan Longpings biggest dream in life was to develop more hybrid rice varieties,which could be grown allover the world to help solve the global food problem.So far,the hybrid varieties he developed have been grown inover 40 countries,including theUSA,BrazilandIndia.12.

33、What do we know about Yuan Longping according to the text?A.He began to study hybrid rice in 1973.B.He received the highest honor inChinaat 90.C.He ever taught math in the city after graduation.D.He ever hoped Chinese would be free from hunger.13.How does the author mainly show the achievements of Y

34、uan Longping in hybrid rice?A.By listing figures.B.By quoting reports.C.By imagining results.D.By explaining reasons.14.Which of the following best describes Yuan Longping according to the text?A.Patient and honest.B.Energetic and athletic.C.Capable and remarkable.D.Humorous and adventurous.15.What

35、is the text mainly about?A.The life of Yuan Longping.B.The team of Yuan Longping.C.The honor of Yuan Longping.D.The education of Yuan Longping.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This year I spent time at the citys dances for the mentally disa

36、bled to fulfill my service hours.At first I felttroubled with the idea ofworking with the mentally disabled because I had neverbeen around thembefore._16_They arrived in groups with leaders and waited for the doors to open for what seemed thehighlight of their week.Once I was there for a few minutes

37、,I didnt feel uncomfortable at all.I actually became interested to hearwhat they had to say._17_They were getting along well and it was clear how excited they were to see familiarfaces every Friday night.I realized that I meant somethingto them when I skipped a Friday and they askedwhere I had been.

38、I was missed!_18_Toward the end of my experience at the citys dances for the disabled,I knew their stories and faces and feltthings that I had never experienced.I realized what I had thought about the mentally disabled waswrong._19_They love life and take it for everything its worth._20_Now I look b

39、ack and realize what an effect they had on me.I feel thankful that I was born the way Iwas.I have learned to respect disabled people for their daily struggles,and meeting them has also made me learnto love every minute of life.They taught me that no one can judge what is normal.A.They are all people

40、 just like us.B.I went with a friend and when I got there,I was astonished.C.What I did for the mentally disabled was truly beneficial to them.D.And by the end of the program,they were able to perform so well.E.Working with the mentally disabled can be a rewarding experience.F.This was the first tim

41、e I found I truly had a place in astrangers life.G.As the weeks passed,I found myself interested to see how they made progress.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An eight-year-old child heard her parent

42、s talking about her little brother.All she knew was that he was verysick and they had no money left.When she heard her daddy say to her_21_mother with whispered desperation(绝望),“_22_amiracle(奇迹)can save him now,”the little girl went to her bedroom and took out her piggy bank.She_23_allthe change out

43、 on the floor and counted it carefully.Then she_24_her way six blocks to the local drugstore.“And what do you want?”asked the chemist.“Its_25_my little brother,”the girl answered/“Hes really,reallysick and I want to buy a_26_.His name is Andrew and he has something_27_growing inside his head andmy d

44、addy says only a miracle can save him.”“We dont_28_miracles here,child.Im sorry.”The chemist said,smiling_29_at the little girl.In theshop was a_30_customer.He stooped down and asked the little girl,“What kind of miracle does yourbrother_31_?”“I dont know,”she replied.“Hes really sick and mommy says

45、 he needs a(n)_32_.But mydaddy cant pay for it,so I have brought my_33_.”“How much do you have?”asked the man.“One dollar and eleven cents,_34_I can try and get some more,”she answered quietly.“Well,what a coincidence(巧合),”smiled the man.“A dollar and eleven centsthe_35_price of amiracle for your li

46、ttle brother._36_me to where you live.I want to see your brother and_37_yourparents.”That well-dressed man was Dr.Carlton Armstrong,a surgeon(外科医生).The operation was completedwithout_38_and it wasnt long before Andrew was_39_again and doing well.The little girl was happy.She knew how much the miracl

47、e costone dollar and eleven centsplusthe_40_of a little child.21.A.hopefulB.tearfulC.helplessD.kind22.A.SimplyB.JustC.More thanD.Only23.A.drewB.pulledC.pouredD.put24.A.madeB.followedC.tookD.found25.A.toB.asC.onD.for26.A.hopeB.doctorC.miracleD.favor27.A.smallB.badC.extraD.impossible28.A.haveB.offerC.

48、storeD.sell29.A.sadlyB.gentlyC.strangelyD.coldly30.A.kind-heartedB.well-dressedC.well-behavedD.good-looking31.A.needB.haveC.careD.like32.A.doctorB.surgeonC.kindnessD.operation33.A.wishesB.savingsC.ideasD.suggestions34.A.sinceB.asC.butD.after35.A.exactB.sameC.properD.necessary36.A.ShowB.HelpC.FollowD

49、.Take37.A.helpB.encourageC.meetD.persuade38.A.difficultyB.delayC.resultD.charge39.A.happyB.wellC.homeD.strong40.A.faithB.clevernessC.courageD.devotion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Chinahas a very rich and brilliant tea culture.It is one of th

50、e most important parts of Chinese tradition.Asmall cup of tea contains the spirit and_41._(wise)of the Chinese people.It seems like themost_42._(enjoy)thing to drink a cup of tea on a quiet day.Just like coffee,tea grown in different areas_43._(have)different flavors.Some needs to be drunk withsmall