2020届徐州市三十四中学高三英语下学期期中试题及参考答案.pdf

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1、20202020 届徐州市三十四中学高三英语下学期期中试题及参考答案届徐州市三十四中学高三英语下学期期中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 ALOI EnglishEnglish Conversation ClassesTakeEnglishconversationclasseswithnativeEnglish-speakingteachersfromtheUnitedSt

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8、 environment are leading more people to remove meat from theirdiet.Plant-based meat alternatives(替代品)increasingly appear in supermarkets and restaurants.But what somepeople call clean meat-meat grown from cells in a laboratoryis still an idea that is just beginning.More than 24 companies are testing

9、 lab-grown fish,beef and chicken.These businesses hope to enter thealternative meat market,which could be worth$140 billion by 2029.One of the companies,Shiok Meats,growsits product by taking shrimp cells and keeping them at a fixed temperature.They are then given nutrients in asolution(溶液).The cell

10、s become meat in four to six weeks.This lab-grown meats price is high.One kilogram of it now costs$5,000,said Shiok Meats chief executiveSandhya Sriram.At that cost,a single pork and shrimp dumpling could be as much as$300.Sriram,avegetarian,hopes to cut the cost to$50 for one kilogram by the end of

11、 this year.“We are looking at next year,so we might bethe first ever company to launch a cell-based meat product in the world,”Sriram said.“Shiok Meats still needsapproval from the citys food regulator,and that matters the most at present.”Although people increasingly demand meat alternatives,cell-b

12、ased meat companies still faceresistance(抵制)to their products.In Singapore,some people said they would give lab grown meat a second thought.“I may notexactly dare to eat it,but I do find the idea appealing because the animals in the oceans are declining,”said60-year-old Pet Loh,while sheshopped for

13、shrimps in a Singapore market.Any alternative way of making animal protein without harming the environment is positive,said Paul Teng,aspecialist in agriculture technology at Nanyang Technological University.But,he added,more studies are neededto understand any negative result of making cellular pro

14、tein.4.Why are more people eating less meat?A.Because lab-grown meat has more nutrition.B.Because plant-based food is getting popular.C.Because meat in the market is increasingly expensive.D.Because health and the environment are their concerns.5.What is the most important for Shiok Meats at present

15、 according to Sriram?A.Bringing down the price.B.Gaining consumers acceptance.C.Obtaining official permission.D.Getting ahead of other companies.6.Which word best describes Pet Lohs attitude towards lab-grown meat?A.Doubtful.B.Uncaring.C.Negative.D.Positive.7.What is the text mainly about?A.A new wa

16、y to make a fortune.B.Negative results of lab-grown meat.C.New research findings on healthy diet.D.A meat alternative grown in labs.CAbout a billion birds die from flying into buildings each year inNorth America.Suspicions havebeen that birdsmay regard the open areas behind glass as safe passageways

17、.Or they may mistake the reflected trees for the realthing.Researchers would like to reduce collisions,which requires a solid understanding about what makes a birdmore or less likely to die by crashing into a building in the first place.“There was ly little known at a broad scale.Previous studies we

18、re at one small study site.Jared Elmore,agraduate student in natural resource ecology and management atOklahomaStateUniversity.So he and hiscolleaguesusedapreviouslycreateddatasetofbuildingcollisionsforbirdsat40sitesthroughoutMexico,Canadaand theU.S.The first finding was obvious:bigger buildings wit

19、h more glass kill more birds.But the details were moreremarkable.Wefoundthatlifehistorypredictedcollisions.Migrants(候 鸟),insect-eatersandwoodland-inhabiting species collided more than their counterparts(同类).”Most migratory species travel at night,when lights near buildings can distract or disorient(

20、使迷失方向)them.And Elmore thinks that insect-eating birds might be attracted to buildings because their insect prey(猎物)isattracted to the lights.He suspects that woodland species get tooled by the reflections of trees and bushes in thewindows.The results are in the journal Conservation Biology.By unders

21、tanding which birds are more likely to collide with buildings,researchers can perhaps determine thebest way to adapt buildings,or their lighting,to help prevent such accidents.And by knowing risks,along withmigration timing and behavior,building managers can better predict when birds are at their gr

22、eatest danger-andimprove lighting strategics accordingly.Elmores next project will use radar to help predict bird migrations.I think that would maybe go a long wayin terms of providing information to people,to the public,to building managers,on when they can get the mostbenefit in terms of lights-ou

23、t policies.8.What is the possible reason for birds crashing into buildings?A.They didnt see the buildings.B.They took reflections for reality.C.They assumed the windows to be open.D.They considered buildings as safe routes.9.What is Jared Elmores study different from the previous ones?A.It created a

24、 new data set.B.It went beyond national borders.C.It covered a wider range of sites.D.Ill studied some specific bird species.10.What was the most noticeable finding of Jared Elmores study?A.Migratory species travel at night.B.Birds tend to be misled by glasses.C.Bigger buildings cause more collision

25、s.D.Birds living habits give rise to collisions.11.Which of the following can help reduce bird collision?A.Adjust the lightening system.B.Attach radars to each building.C.Adopt strict lights-out policies.D.Ban using glasses on buildings.DSome of the oldest art in human history is being damaged,scien

26、tists say.And climate change may bespeeding up its loss.Newresearch reports that ancient rock art in Indonesian caves is degrading over time,as bitsof rock slowly break off from the walls.Its a huge loss for human history.Salt crystals（结晶）building up on the walls are a key part of the problem,the st

27、udy suggests.These saltcrystals go into the cave walls,changing sizes as temperatures rise and fall.This process causes the rock to slowlybreak down.Salt crystals may become larger when exposed to repeated changes between wet conditions and periods ofdrought.These kinds of changes are expected to be

28、come more obvious as the climate continues to warm.In particular,the researchers say,climate change may cause more intense El Nino（厄尔尼诺）events in thefuture.These events can strengthen the kinds of conditions that help salt crystals form Scientists are still debatingthe exact influence of climate cha

29、nge on El Nino,a natural climate cycle that drives changing patterns of warmingand cooling in thePacific Ocean.The new study,led by Jillian Huntley,examined 11 ancient cave art sites in South Sulawesi,Indonesia.Theresearchers found evidence of salt formation at all 11 sites.Its merely a small part T

30、here are more than 300known eave art sites around the region.The researchers note that salt crystals may indeed be part of the problem,adding that climate change is a growing threat,one that deserves more attention.12.What is the main cause of the rocks breaking off from the wall?A.Weather patterns.

31、B.Salt crystals.C.Wet conditions.D.Drought Periods.13.Which of the following may researchers agree with?A.El Nino events prevent salt crystals forming.B.Climate change makes little difference to El Nino.C.Salt crystals may become much larger in wet conditions.D.Constant warm weather may cause salt c

32、rystals to change size.14.Which word best describes Huntleys attitude to climate change?A.Worried.B.Curious.C.Doubtful.D.Positive.15.What can we learn from thelast paragraph?A.The formation and patterns of salt crystals.B.The impact of climate change on ancient rock arts.C.The historical value of an

33、cient rock art in cave sites.D.The threats of human activities to ancient eave art sites.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Lifestyle Habits to Reduce StressPeople have been living in a stormof stress recently,which has had a bad impact on ou

34、rwell-being._16_,but severe or lasting stress can increase the risk for stress-related diseases.Heres how tostart making healthy changes to reduce your stress levels.Try meditating(冥想).Tomeditate,simply bring your full attention to your breath,breathing through thenose._17_,come back to your breath

35、without judgment.Meditation can help to lower cortisol(皮质醇)levels,blood pressure and heart rate.Find a hobby you enjoy.That can mean practicing an instrument,painting,cooking or playing with yourchildren._18_.The key is to focus on what you are doing to block out the rest of what is going on._19_Res

36、earch has discovered many health benefits from being in nature.Getting outside andspending some time in nature can help relieve stress，improve your mood and boost feelings of happiness andwell-being.Seek support and connection.Being lonely can cause an increase in cortisol levels._20_It is alsothrou

37、gh our social connections that we keep our stress levels down.If you cant bewith a friend or loved one inperson,a phone call or Zoom meeting can help you stay connected.Building on these behaviors will build your confidence and empower you to create a lifestyle with lower levelsof stress and improve

38、d health and wellness.A.Enjoy natureB.Live near green spacesC.Humans are meant to be socialD.If you dont want to go outsideE.When your mind starts to wanderF.A little bit of stress is good for survivalG.Anything that takes you away from day-to-day concerns is helpful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454

39、5 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Yesterday afternoon I was in my studio working.I was chatting on the phone when something mademe_21_.Out of the window,on the other side of the street,I saw my veryelderly neighbor kneeling（跪下）in the

40、grass,his_22_beside him.Ive got to go,I said to my friend,think something is wrong.SoI_23_downstairs,out my front door and_24_the street.He was taking a_25_,and he tripped（绊倒）on the pavement,the caregiver said.Icant_26_him on my own.My neighbor is a_27_man,so I ran back home and got my husband!Toget

41、her we were able to get him_28_,but he couldnt walk._29_,a woman bicycled by and askedif we needed_30_!She got a lawn chair from my front porch and we got my neighbor_31_.After resting for a few_32_,we were able to help him_33_the house.I dont know what Iwould have done_34_you hadnt rushed over to h

42、elp.I was all_35_his caregiver said.So heres what Ive been_36_since yesterday afternoon:Help your_37_.Look up fromwhat you are doing,and look around for who you can help.It may not be as_38_as it was in this case,but theres always help you can_39_.You can give help to your neighbor across the street

43、,or the personstanding beside you.They are all your neighbors.Your_40_will be appreciated.21.A.look downB.look backC.look upD.look on22.A.caregiverB.adviserC.assistantD.wife23.A.climbedB.slidC.jumpedD.ran24.A.overB.acrossC.alongD.through25.A.rideB.walkC.busD.taxi26.A.catchB.comfortC.liftD.push27.A.g

44、reatB.largeC.weakD.slim28.A.standingB.speakingC.lyingD.jogging29.A.StrangelyB.LuckilyC.SurprisinglyD.Hopefully30.A.helpB.careC.exerciseD.credit31.A.protectedB.changedC.seatedD.tracked32.A.hoursB.secondsC.minutesD.days33.A.break intoB.slip intoC.check intoD.get into34.A.unlessB.untilC.thoughD.if35.A.

45、aloneB.amazedC.awakeD.annoyed36.A.arguing aboutB.thinking aboutC.complaining aboutD.talking about37.A.neighborB.customerC.friendD.38.A.obviousB.importantC.formalD.powerful39.A.seekB.receiveC.recommendD.offer40.A.honestyB.wisdomC.kindnessD.responsibility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

46、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Do you know zero waste lifestyle?It_41._(found)by Bea Johnson.She was born in France and movedto California later.Her family used to live the traditional,United States lifestyle,with a big house,_42._(fill)refrigerators,anda huge amount of trash each week.Bea

47、 Johnson,soon realized the fact that there are too manythings in our lives_43._are not the things we need.They_44._(final)become garbage and pollutethe environment as well.Bea Johnson was brave enough_45._(take)steps to change this.Since 2008,Bea_46._(manage)to change her familys life by reducing th

48、eir waste to a jar of trash every year.This maysound unbelievable,but Bea has made it happen.As the founder of zero waste lifestyle,Bea Johnson started a global movement and continues to inspire thecommunity with her blog.The zero waste lifestyle that Bea pioneered is worth_47._(try).Whatever yourop

49、inion is on the environment,perhaps you will be interested to learn about these_48._(change),whichwill increase your happiness without doubt.From now on,follow Bea Johnsons example and change your formerlifestyle.Lets live_49._zero waste life together._50._is just everyones small action that makesag

50、reat difference to the world.第四部分第四部分写作（共两节，满分写作（共两节，满分4040 分）分）第一节短文改错（满分第一节短文改错（满分1010 分）分）51.短文改错注意：1.每处错误及其修改仅限一词；只允许修改 10 处，多者（从第 l1 处起）不计分。Zhong Fangrong,a girl student from the small village,made headlines for her high score.Describing as a“left-behind girl”by Chinese media,Zhong was raised b