2020届杭州市三墩中学高三英语下学期期中考试试题及参考答案.pdf

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1、20202020 届杭州市三墩中学高三英语下学期期中考试试题及参考答案届杭州市三墩中学高三英语下学期期中考试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 ASpeaking with people on the phone is pretty rare these days.Most people use e-mail or messaging appswhen they need t

2、o communicate with someone.Sometimes,though,making a call is unavoidable.This simple actcan actually be a nightmare for some people.Their hearts race and their hands sweat at the very thought.If thissounds familiar to you,you might be one of the millions of people who suffer from telephobiathe fear

3、ofspeaking over the phone.Telephobia is a form of social anxiety,although people who feel perfectly comfortable in social situations mayalso experience telephobia.When speaking face-to-face,we give off lots of facial or bodily cues that help eachother follow the conversation.This is not the case ove

4、r the phone.And the idea of speaking into this void（真空）makes people terrified that they will freeze up,stumble over their words（失言）,or lose control of theconversation and look foolish In fact,telephobia is very similar to thefear people feel before putting on aperformance in front of a big audience.

5、However,there are things that one suffering from thin condition can do toreduce this fear and make phone calls at least somewhat bearable.One thing that those with telephobia can do before a call in smile.It may sound silly,but smiling before doingsomething stressful can help you feel more relaxed.I

6、t wont delete the anxiety altogether,but it will take the edgeoff it.Similarly,imagining how the call will go before you make it can also help things go more smoothly.Runningthrough a positive conversation in your head will make you feel less nervous and may help you predict anypossible problems.The

7、res no need to spend hours on this,just a few minutes thinking up a general idea of whatyou want to say.You can even write down some brief notes to remind yourself of your talking points.This isparticularly useful for dealing with the fear of not being able to express yourself naturally.And finally,

8、when faced with receiving a call,you dont always have to pick up.Theres nothing wrong withcalling the person back later when you feel more comfortable.So the next time your phone starts ringing,rememberspeaking on the phone doesnt have to make yousweat.The important thing is to be aware of your fear

9、 and take steps to deal with it.1.According to the article,which situation can cause a feeling similar lo telephobia?A.Speaking face-to-face to a good friend.B.Performing in front of a large audience.C.Running in a race without proper shoes.D.Using a messaging app while on the subway.2.Which of the

10、following is NOT mentioned as a way to deal with telephobia?A.Imagining how the call will go before you make it.B.Standing on the edge of a tall building while making a call.C.Calling someone back later instead of answering their phone calls right away.D.Writing down some brief notes to remind yours

11、elf of your talking points.3.What is the main purpose of the passage?A.To present ways to ease telephobia.B.To explain the development of telephobiaC.To introduce the influence of telephobia.D.To give the reason why someone suffers from telephobia.BBabies who frequently communicate with their caregi

12、vers using eye contact and vocalisations(发声)at theage of one are more likely to develop greater languages skills by the time they reachtwo,according to newresearch.In the study,researchers looked at 11-and 12-month-od babies vocalisations.gestures and gazebehaviours,and at how their caregivers respo

13、nded to them.To measure he interactions,the researchers videoedinfants(婴儿)and caregiver at home,and asked them to play as usual.They took those recordings back to theuniversityThe scientists then used statistical models to find that the best predictor of vocabulary at 24 months waswhen infants were

14、seen to use vocalsatioms while looking at their caregivers face when they were about a yearold.The benefits were even greater when these interactions were followed by responses from the caregiver.The statistics showed that at 19 months,children had an average of about 100 words.Those who exhibited t

15、hebeneficial interactive behaviour earlier in life were seen to have an average of about 30 extra words.The message of this paper is thatitis the result of a joint effort;noticing what your child is attending to andtalking to them about it will support their language development.said McGillion,a co-

16、author of the work.The joy of this message is that that can happen in any context.across any part of your day.Its notsomething that requires special equipment or even lots of time.I can happen when youre doing the laundry,forexamplewhen youre taking out the socks,you can talk about socks.in the park

17、,in the car,at mealtimes,atbathtimes.This finding can be used in any context,added McGillion.This is a developmental snapshot in the first year of life,but children are constantly growing and changingand so are their behaviours.It would be interesting to look at these sorts of behaviours again as ch

18、ildren progressthrough the second year of life to see whats happening there,said Donnellan,the lead author on the study.4.How did the researchers get the findings?A.By interacting with babies.B.By asking babies to vocalize.C.By analyzing relevant recordings.D.By referring to the previous statistics.

19、5.What does he underlined word itin Paragraph 5 mean?A.Infants eye contact.B.Infants larger vocabulary.C.The response from caregivers.D.The best predictor of vocabulary.6.What did McGilion say about infants interactive behaviour?A.Is easy to perform.B.Its complex to understand.C.Its difficult to cop

20、y.D.Its interesting to video.7.What might further studies be on?A.Childrens academic progress.B.Childrens growing environment.C.Childrens potential physical development.D.Childrens behaviours across more age ranges.CMark Bertram lost the tips of two fingers at work in 2018 when his hand became trapp

21、ed in a fan belt.“Itslife-changing but its not life-ending,”he says.After two surgeries and occupational therapy,Bertram decided to ask Eric Catalano,a tattoo artist,to createfingernail tattoos.The idea made everyone in the studio laughuntil they saw the final result.“The moodchanged,”Catalano recal

22、ls from his Eternal Ink Tattoo Studio in Hecker,Illinois.“Everything turned from funny towow.”Catalano posted a photo of the tattoos,and it eventually was viewed by millions of people around the world.The viral photo pushed Catalano,40,further into the world of paramedical tattooing.Now people who w

23、ant tocover their life-altering scars come from as far away as Ireland to visit his shop.Leslie Pollan,a dog breeder,was bitten on the face by a puppy.She underwent countless surgeries but thosegave her no hope.She ultimately traveled six hours for a session with Catalano.HecamouflagedPollans lip sc

24、ar,giving her back confidence.Though he is now known for his talent with intricate fingernail,Catalano uses the techniques he picked upyears ago while helping breast cancer survivors.Those tattoos are among the most common paramedical requests.His grandmother had breast cancer,and her battle with th

25、e disease is one reason Catalano is so dedicated tohelping those with the diagnosis.Catalano performs up to eight reconstructive tattoos each“Wellness Wednesday”.While he charges$100 perregular tattoo,he doesnt charge for paramedical tattoos:A GoFundMe page established last year brought in morethan$

26、16,000,allowing Catalano to donate his work.“Financially,it doesnt make sense,”Catalano says.“But every time I see emotions from my customers,I am100 percent sure this is something that I cant stop doing.”8.How did people in the studio react to Bertrams idea at first?A.They took it lightly.B.They fo

27、und it creative.C.They were confused.D.They were impressed.9.What does the underlined word“camouflaged”in Paragraph 4 probably mean?A.Exposed.B.Hid.C.Ignored.D.Removed.10.What does Catalano say about his work with paramedical tattoos?A.It is flexible.B.It is demanding.C.It is profitable.D.It isrewar

28、ding.11.Which of the following can best describe Catalano?A.Humorous and experienced.B.Devoted and generous.C.Cooperative and grateful.D.Professional and tolerant.DJake Oldershaw and his daughter Mollie from Birmingham,Britain have asthma(哮喘).Mollie,11,hasrequired hospital treatment several times wh

29、ile Jake Says he always finds breathing more difficult when there isheavy traffic.Air quality has an enormous impact on their lives and both noticed a marked improvement duringthe spring lockdown because of the epidemic(疫情).Jake said,“During lockdown there was a noticeabledifference in air quality.I

30、 didnt suffer any asthmatic attacks during that period.These days you can feel theeffects.”However,under current COVID-19 restrictions in the UK this winter,many people probably will have to workfrom home.The Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit(ECIU)says while emissions(排放)have dropped this yearbec

31、ause weve been travelling less and doing less,the expected use ofgas boilers to provide heating and hot watercould rise by more than half.Heating accounts for nearly 37%of the UKs total carbon emissions.Modelling by the ECIU suggests a 56%increase in boiler usage this winter resulting in a 12%increa

32、se in emissions of carbon.The ECIU says thats enoughto offset the last two years worth of progress on reducing traffic emissions.Jess Ralston,author of the analysis for the ECIU,said,“Working from home and having increased gas use inthe home could be really critical for air pollution and also climat

33、e change.The way we heat our homes needs tochange if we are to get to net zero by 2050.”Jess Ralston said,“The increase in pollution from gas boilers expected this winter provides a graphicillustration(图解)of their forgotten role in air pollution.And it is a role set to continue without practical pol

34、icies todecarbonize home heating.”The government is set to publish its Heat and Buildings Decarbonisation Strategy in a few weeks which isexpected to give details on plans to try to switch British homes to cleaner sources of heat.12.How did the spring lockdown in the UK affect Jake?A.He was cured of

35、 his asthma.B.He had to go to hospital for retreatment.C.He suffered a noticeable difficulty in study.D.He didnt suffer any asthmatic attacks during that period.13.What is concerning the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit?A.The epidemic will become worse.B.Air pollution will get worse this winter.

36、C.People may have to work from home longer.D.There is less energy for gas boilers in winter.14.What would Jess Ralston agree with?A.People prefer to work from home in winter.B.The government failed to protect the environment.C.People tend to ignore the harmful effect of home heating.D.The climate ha

37、s suffered a lot from the epidemic this year.15.How to improve air quality during winter according to Jess Ralston?A.A warmer winter season.B.Less and less gas boilers.C.Practical plans from the government.D.Improved awareness of cutting down pollution.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

38、 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How to Study More EffectivelyNo matter whether you are preparing for some specific course,a professional degree,or an entrance exam,its important to maximize study time and improve the efficiency of study._16_You can use a calendar,an app,or a pinboard t

39、ime table to draft a schedule that works best foryou.Include the study time,sleep,and the socializing time in the schedule.Make sure you give yourself more timethan you think you need,especially if its a subject you struggle with.You can also cut your study time into short sessions.Your most product

40、ive studying typically occurs within thefirst 25 to 30 minutes of hitting books,so try to study in 30 minutes,and take a 510 minute break,so that youare able to absorb and consolidate the information._17_Studyingisnt only spending hours and hours on list of what you thinkwillbe on an examorquiz._18_

41、This can be done through a six-step approach:remembering,understanding,applying,analyzing,evaluating and creating.You should focus on a method that will help you achieve a higher level of learning.Thehigher levels of learning focus on asking questions such as what if,how and why rather than where,wh

42、at andwho._19_Researchshows thatbeingtestedisnot onlyusefulinevaluating how wellyou have learnedsomething but alsovaluableforavoidingfuturemistakes.Answering questionsunsuccessfully can help youunderstand concepts better.If your professor offers you practice exams,take them home and learn from them.

43、Understand why you got certain questions wrong and others right._20_Force each other to expandanswers in order to understand the material better.Following the suggestions to study more effectively will mean shorter and more efficient study sessions,andeventually,better grades!A.You can quiz yourself

44、 whenever possible.B.Effective studying starts with the right attitude.C.It is important to study in a smart way and go the extra mile.D.Study with friends or classmates and question each other on the material.E.You are more likely to do well before a quiz when you have time to review.F.Creating a s

45、chedule is the first and most important thing to maximize your study time.G.This is why a certain balance should be made and studying time should be cut into shorter sessions.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

46、空白处的最佳选项A pizza deliver driver inRhode Islandreceive something more special than any tip this week.Ryan Catterson was delivering pizza to the_21_of Lindsey Sheely on Saturday night when Sheelys oldson ran up to him and give him a big_22_.Sheely,who_23_the moment on the doorbell camera,said,“I put it

47、 up on my Facebook page.In fact,Ijust did it because we thought it was_24_.What Sheely didnt know at the time was whatthat_25_would mean to Catterson.Cattersons 16-year-old daughter,who lived inCaliforniawith his ex-wife,_26_passed away.Shehad_27_with mental problems.“After losing my daughter this p

48、ast week,it just_28_me because itwas like she was there,and it just meant a_29_to me,”he said.His ex-wife,Danielle,said she was_30_that someone saw his pain and could be there for him.“Its soeasy to_31_such people and their internal pain,”she said.“That even goes to our_32_.We didntknow her_33_.”The

49、 video of his hug with the 2-year-old made its_34_to Catterson,and he reached out to tell Sheelyhow much it_35_.“It is really_36_to accept that Im not going to be able to hug her again,Catterson said of his daughter.The hug may have lasted only a few seconds,_37_its a moment Catterson will_38_always

50、.That might have been my daughter just looking out for me_39_at the time,he said.“This incident meanssomething,and makes me_40_,Wow,maybe shes there.”21.A.homeB.officeC.gardenD.community22.A.hugB.tipC.smileD.surprise23.A.fixedB.caughtC.checkedD.adjusted24.A.crazyB.funnyC.seriousD.common25.A.commentB