2020届徐水县第一中学高三英语下学期期末试卷及答案.pdf

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1、20202020 届徐水县第一中学高三英语下学期期末试卷及答案届徐水县第一中学高三英语下学期期末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 ADont know where to enjoy yourself?Here are some choices for you.Santa Cruz Mission State Historic ParkPopUp Picnics in the p

2、ark return for the fourth summer in a row,taking place on Thursdays.Take a break toenjoy tacos(墨西哥玉米薄饼卷).Prices changefrom$2 to$10.Cash only.144 School Street June 13-August 15Start at 11:30 am and end at 1:30 pmThe Crows NestEach summer on Thursday evenings the Crows Nest offers its Summer Beach Pa

3、rty series on the beach.Theparty starts at 5:30 pm each week and goes until sunset.Families are welcome,and there is no entrance fee.Afterthe sun sets,the fun begins with dancing to the best live music of local bands.2218 East Cliff Drive May 30-August 29Start at 5:30 pm and end at 8:30 pmBargetto W

4、ineryJoin us for a beautiful weekend of art and wine.Bargetto Winery will be hosting their yearly gathering ofartists and foodies（美食家）at their amazing Soquel winery.No entrance fee.Wine tasting with purchase of$15festival glass.3535 North Main StreetJuly 20-July 21Start at 11:00 am and end at 5:00 p

5、mChaminade Resort&SpaChef Page takes guests on a journey showing the area rich fruits,vegetables,and meats.Dinner begins at6:30 pm with a five-course menu and good wines.Seating booked is not a choice,as all guests are seated at large,connecting,beautifully set tables designed to invite open convers

6、ations among guests.Ticket price:$90 perperson.Tickets can be gotten online.Chaminade LaneJuly 26Start at 6:00 pm and end at 9:00 pm1.What can we know about PopUp Picnics in the park?A.It lasts two days.B.It is held on Thursdays.C.It has been held twice.D.It can be paid in credit card.2.What can peo

7、ple do in the Crows Nest?A.Enjoy tacos.B.Talk with artists and foodies.C.Watch the sunrise on the beach.D.Watch the performance of the bands.3.Which activity can be booked on the Internet?A.The Crows Nest.B.Bargetto Winery.C.Chaminade Resort&Spa.D.Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park.BMy family an

8、d I never talked about school as the ticket to a future.I was in theclassroom,but I wasnt thereto learn to write,read or even speak.When it was my turn to read,I wanted to hide.I was 13 years old,but Ialready hated being who I was.I had an English teacher,Mr.Creech,who knew I couldnt read.In one of

9、my first lessons the teacher said thatanyone who had a reading age below six had to stand up.I felt so embarrassed.But at the same time,it made merealize that I needed to change the situation.I was determined it wouldnt happen again.Later that day,Mr.Creechencouraged me and promised he would try his

10、 best to help me learn to read.From then on,I never gave uppracticing reading.Then when I was 41 years old,one day,I planned to fly back toTexasto visit my friends and family.On my wayfrom the airport,I saw Mr.Creech buying himself a drink.I rushed over and reached into my pocket to pay for him.“Do

11、I know you？”he asked.“Yes,sir,you do know me，”I answered excitedly.“My name is Anthony Hamilton.You taught me English.”The look on his face told me that he remembered the boy hed once encouraged.“Im so glad I had a chance to see you，”I said.“And Mr.Creech,I have great news to share.”I told him I had

12、learned to read.But that wasnt all.I had become a published author and an active speaker.“The next time youget another Anthony Hamilton in your classroom,please encourage him to read as well，”I added.The experts say what once worried me has a name：dyslexia(诵读困难).But I can tell you it was a lack ofde

13、sire for education.4.Why did the author want to hide?A.Because he felt sorry for himself.B.Because he hated being laughed at.C.Because he couldnt read at all.D.Because he didnt have a ticket.5.Which of the following could best describe Mr.Creech?A.Considerate and dutiful.B.thoughtful and enthusiasti

14、c.C.Emotional and devoted.D.Friendly and wise.6.Why couldnt the author read before meeting Mr.Creech?A.Because his reading age was not long enough.B.Because his parents didnt teach him how to read.C.Because he was afraid of reading before the class.D.Because he didnt have inner driving force to lear

15、n to read.7.What can we infer from the passage?A.Mr.Creech taught two students called Anthony Hamilton.B.The author had become a published author and an active speaker.C.Dyslexia was just the reason that made the author unable to read.D.The author was grateful to Mr.Creech.CWhen I was 9,we packed up

16、 our home in Los Angeles and arrived atHeathrow,London on a gray Januarymorning.Everyone in the family settled quickly into the city except me.Without my beloved beaches and endlessbluesky days,I felt at a loss and out of place.Until I made a discovery.Southbank,at an eastern bend in the Thames,is t

17、he center of British skateboarding,where the continuouscrashing of skateboards left your head ringing.I loved it.I soon made friends with the local skaters.We spoke ourown language.And my favorite:Safe.Safe meant cool.It meant hello.It meant dont worry about it.Once,whentrying a certain trick on the

18、 beam（横杆）,I fell onto the stones,damaging a nerve in my hand,and Toby came over,helping me up:Safe,man.Safe.A few minutes later,when I landed the trick,my friends beat their boards loud,shouting:“Safe!Safe!Safe!”And thats what matteredlanding tricks,being a good skater.When I was 15,my family moved

19、to Washington.I tried skateboarding there,but the locals were far lesswelcoming.Within a couple of years,Id given it up.When I returned to London in 2004,I found myself wandering down to Southbank,spending hours there.Ivetraveled back several times since,most recently this past spring.The day was co

20、ld but clear:tourists andLondoners stopped to watch theskaters.Weaving（穿梭）among the kids who rushed by on their boards,I foundmy way to the beam.Then a railthin teenager,in a baggy white Tshirt,skidded（滑）up to the beam.He satnext to me.He seemed not to notice the man next to him.But soon I caughta f

21、ew of his glances.“I was a localhere 20 years ago,”I told him.Then,slowly,he began to nod his head.“Safe,man.Safe.”“Yeah,”I said.“Safe.”8.What can we learn about the author soon after he moved to London?A.He felt disappointed.B.He gave up his hobby.C.He liked the weather there.D.He had disagreements

22、 with his family.9.What do the underlined words“Safe!Safe!Safe!”probably mean?A.Be careful!B.Well done!C.No way!D.Dont worry!10.Why did the author like to spend time in Southbank when he returned to London?A.To join the skateboarding.B.To make new friends.C.To learn more tricks.D.To relive his child

23、hood days11.What message does the author seem to convey in the text?A.Children should learn a second language.B.Sport is necessary for childrens health.C.Children need a sense of belongingD.Seeing the world is a must for children.DTourism is often about seeking deeper emotional and personal connecti

24、ons with the world around us.Not alltravel experiences,however,need to take place in the real world.With the evolution of virtual reality(VR)technology,tourism will increasingly become a combination of physical and virtual worlds.VR may even removethe need to travel entirely.But can a VR experience

25、really equal a real world one?Many experts believe it can.Studies have shown thatour brains have an inbuilt VR-like mechanism that enables us to live imagined experiences.Much of our wakinglife is spent thinking about either the past or the future.This is known as mind wandering.During these eventsw

26、e re not paying attention to the current world around us.Instead,we re recalling memories,or creating andprocessing imagined futures.When engaged in mind wandering,our brains process these mental images using the same pathways used toreceive inputs from the real world.So,the imagined past or future

27、can create emotions and feelings similar to howwe react to everyday life.VR can create these same feelings.While critics might argue that a virtual experience will never match reality,there are several ways VR tourismcould make a positive contribution.Firstly it could help protect sensitive location

28、s from over-tourism.In recentyears famous sites such as Maya Bay in Thailand,and Cambodias Angkor Wat Temples have had to limit thenumber of visitors because of their negative impact.These places are now producing their own VR experiencesthat will allow tourists to pass through virtual models of the

29、 sites.Virtual reality may also allow people back in time,to experience historical events,visit ancient cities,andeven to walk among dinosaurs.Finally,in a world where many people suffer from stress and depression due to overwork,virtual tourism mayprovide a cheap and convenient way for people to ta

30、ke brief holidays to otherwise unreachable destinations andrecharge their batteries,without ever leaving their homes.It sounds like science fiction but its already happening.As virtual technology improves and as peoplecontinue to demand new and interesting experiences,expect more virtual tourism,bot

31、h in combination with thereal world and instead of it.12.What is driving the development of virtual tourism?A.Companies seeking to make more money.B.Improvements in virtual reality technology.C.Peoples demand for more shared experiences.D.Peoples deeper understanding of the physical world.13.Which o

32、f the following best describes mind wandering?A.The brain processes which help people think VR is real.B.The way the brain processes inputs from the real world.C.Brain activities focusing on past or future events.D.Experiences coming from a persons imagination.14.What does the underlined word it in

33、the last paragraph refer to?A.Science fiction.B.Virtual technology.C.Virtual tourism.D.The real world.15.What is the purpose of the passage?A.To describe the advantages of VR tourism.B.To give suggestions for reducing over-tourism.C.To encourage people to develop VR technology.D.To argue VR tourism

34、will replace the real world travel.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Should You Hide Vegetables in Your Childs Food?Some kids are probably born naturally loving vegetablesbut most kids dont exactly like vegetables.And formany parents,getting

35、 kids to eat vegetables can be a struggle.There may be a place for hidden vegetables,but ingeneral,its best to help kids learn to enjoy vegetables._16_First,remember that it can take time._17_Some kids require eight to ten experiences with a vegetablebefore deciding it deserves a spot on their plate

36、.As you offer vegetables many times,try preparing them indifferent ways,such as steamed,or roasted,and with different flavor additions.Offering choice also invites your child to be active in their own food decision-making._18_When mealtimecomes,ask your kid:“Would you like asparagus or broccoli?”or“

37、On your vegetables,would you like Ranch orhummus?”_19_“Cooking is my favorite way to help kids develop a love of various types of food,”says Lvova.“Bytaking the action into the kitchen,kids can feel more important in the cooking process.This leads to confidence,and that confidence often leads to adv

38、enturelike taking a bite of something new,or even just smelling it.”If gardening is an option,_20_As children watch plants grow,they may take pride in the role theyplayed in the process and want to taste the vegetables and fruits of their labor.A.Heres why.B.This feeds kids desires for independence.

39、C.this can also lead to interest in healthy produce.D So how do you make your kid a vegetable lover?E.Similarly,getting kids into the kitchen can harvest other benefits.F.growing kids require the vitamins and minerals that vegetables provide.G.Research shows that repeated experiences increase food a

40、cceptance,especially in kids.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In July,I took my kids on vacation to Los Angeles.A month after our trip,I found myself under a lot of stress;Ijust wanted to get away and

41、_21_for a while.While I was sitting by the pool,an idea suddenly_22_me.Id always wanted to see the Greek island of Santorini.Therefore,the idea of a two-week European vacationalone was_23_.It was_24_I never thought Id be planning this soon in my life.I had always thought,if it did ever_25_,it would

42、be when I was_26_and old.I would lie if I said I wasnt_27_.Id driven alone across the US before,from California to New Jersey,but traveling to other_28_whose languages werent the same as mine terrified me.I was worried that Iwouldnt be able to_29_with anyone,especially if I got_30_somewhere.But I so

43、on realized thatif I wanted to_31_my dreams,I had to step out of my comfort zone.And it_32_on me that Iwas scared,and if I let fear take_33_of me,Id never get anywhere.As I searched for other_34_to visit on my trip,I found Mykonos,Greece,which I realized I liked justas much as I liked Santorini.When

44、 I arrived in Europe,it was like I was_35_a dream.I couldnt believewhat I was seeing and what I was_36_.The best part was the bus ride to Venice.As I rode on the bus and_37_at every new thing I saw,Iwas having the time of my life.It was nice to see people,young and old,_38_their bikes to whereverthe

45、y needed to go.I thought the_39_of the houses and the buildings was so charming,but seeingpeople doing their routine was the_40_part for me.21.A.hesitateB.relaxC.riskD.cry22.A.broke inB.woke upC.happened toD.came to23.A.bornB.persuadedC.filledD.introduced24.A.nothingB.anythingC.somethingD.everything

46、25.A.happenB.existC.appearD.end26.A.matureB.curiousC.retiredD.lucky27.A.gratefulB.delightedC.sorrowfulD.scared28.A.citiesB.countriesC.villagesD.towns29.A.cooperateB.communicateC.greetD.connect30.A.lostB.abandonedC.caughtD.locked31.A.recoverB.consultC.escapeD.follow32.A.dawnedB.reliedC.castD.centered

47、33.A.chargeB.controlC.careD.advantage34.A.friendsB.sC.schoolsD.places35.A.aboveB.beneathC.insideD.across36.A.experiencingB.waitingC.buildingD.saving37.A.glancedB.gazedC.glaredD.laughed38.A.replacingB.repairingC.carryingD.riding39.A.furnitureB.decorationC.architectureD.equipment40.A.worstB.hardestC.b

48、estD.wisest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China launched the last satellite of the BeiDou Navigation Satellite System(BDS)from the Xichang SatelliteLaunch Center in southwest Chinas Sichuan Province at 9:43 am BJT(01:43 GMT)_41._June 23.Thesate

49、llite,carriedby along March-3Bcarrierrocket,is the 30thBDS-3satellite andthe55thof_42._wholeBeiDou satellite family.The launch marked the completion of the countrysdomesticallydevelopedBeiDouconstellation.When_43._(full)developed,thesystemwilloffer_44._(it)users services including high-precision pos

50、itioning and short message communication._45._(weigh)over 10,000 pounds,the final BDS satellite is the largest of its kind in the family,and isfilledwith propellantsfor the movementin orbit,said deputy chief designer Liu Tanxiong.“Thereason_46._we launched this one in the final stage is to round out