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1、20202020 届建瓯第四中学高三英语下学期期中考试试题及答案届建瓯第四中学高三英语下学期期中考试试题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 AIt looks like 2017 is shaping up to be a record-breaking year in movie History.Here is a list of some of theyears biggest

2、blockbusters so far.Kong:Skull IslandA reboot(重启)of King Kong would normally get laughed at in this day and age,but it looks like this modemversion of the story will be worth watching.With US actress Brie Larson and UK actor Tom Hiddleston in the mix,this film is set to be this years biggest monster

3、 tale.Release Date:3/10/17Beauty and the BeastDirector Bill Condon is bringing back a part of our childhood in live action,complete with the songs we allremember and love.With British stars Emma Watson and Dan Stevensleading thecast,the classic Walt Disneystory already sounds like itll be a delight

4、for both children and adults.Release Date:3/17/17The Fate of the FuriousThere was doubt that wed even get a Fast 8,especially after the fitting ending US actor Paul Walkerscharacter was given at the end of Furious 7.Fans thought theyd never see Dom and the rest of the crew back inaction,but thankful

5、ly,US star Vin Diesel himself confirmed that The Fate of the Furious is fueling up for anothergo.Release Date:4/14/17Spider-Man:HomecomingSpider Man is heading home to Marvel Studios for the first time.The movie will show us Peter Parkers highschool days,and will continue the threads we saw formed d

6、uring his initial appearance in Captain America:CivilWar.We know that Michael Keaton is playing The Vulture in this story,and that both Happy Hogan and Tony Stark,played by US actors Jon Favreau and Robert Downey Jr.,are along for the ride.Release Date:7/7/171.Which of the following movies cant you

7、see on May Day?A.Kong:Skull Island.B.Beauty and the Beast.C.The Fate of the Furious.D.Spider-Man:Homecoming.2.What can we know about Beauty and the Beast?A.It is fueling up for another go.B.It is produced by Marvel StudiosC.Itll show us Peter Parkers school days.D.Itll be enjoyable for both children

8、 and adults.3.What does the underlined word“cast”probably mean?A.Characters.B.Actors.C.Directors.D.Teachers.BDo you ever listen to the songs that your parents like?Chances are that you dont.You probably think themusic that they like is old and boring and that the songs on your playlist are muchcoole

9、r.But scientists found thatpeoples music taste changes as time goes by.So it is likely that your own musical preferences will follow a similarpath to your parents,whether you like it or not.We used to think that culture and personality(个性)are the only reasons for different music choices.Butresearche

10、rs at the University of Cambridge noticed that as people enter into different age groups,their socialenvironment changes,and so does their music taste.There are some musical periods that people go through intheir life.The first period comes in the teenage years,during which people like strong music

11、such as punk and rock,because teenagers tend to be aggressive or want to be independent.But as people move into early adulthood,their lifestyles change they want to build close relationships withothers.As a result,they become fonder of contemporary music,such as pop and R&.B,which is usually uplifti

12、ngand danceable.When middle age comes,most people have settled down.During this period,people prefer music,such asjazz and classical,as well as music like country,folk and blues.As for old people,they prefer old songs in their childhoods.They generally listen to relaxing music,such ascountry music a

13、nd jazz music.But you must be questioning.“Arent there old people who are still interested in oreven crazy about rock music?”Of course there are.But their reasons for listening to rock music may have changed.At that age people may listen to remind themselves of their youth.4.What do young people usu

14、ally think of the songs their parents enjoy?A.They are actually less cool.B.They are worth listening to.C.They are especially serious.D.They are hard to understand.5.How many musical periods are there that people go through in their life?A.Two.B.Three.C.Four.D.Five.6.People who want to make friends

15、mostly prefer _.A.jazz musicB.country musicC.rock musicD.pop music7.What is the best title for the text?A.People Have Different Opinions on MusicB.People Listen to Music for the Same ReasonC.Peoples Taste in Music Changes with TimeD.Peoples Lifestyle Can Be Changed by MusicCWhen Jennifer Doudna was

16、in sixth grade,she came home one day to find that her dad had lefta book titledThe Double Helix on her bed.She put it aside,thinking it was one of those detective tales she loved.On a rainy Saturday,she picked up the book.As she sped through the pages,she became fascinated by thedrama,which encourag

17、ed her to explore natures wonders.Even though her high school teacher told her that girlsdidnt become scientists,she decided she would.She worked with a biologist,Charpentier,to turn a curiosity of nature into an inventionan easy-to-use toolthat can edit DNA.Known as Crispr,the tool will transform t

18、he human race.James Watson,the author of TheDouble Helix,later told her it was the most important biological advance:since he and Francis Crick discovered thestructure of DNA.For this achievement,Doudna and Charpentier were awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 2020.Until now,only five women,begin

19、ning with Marie Curie in 1911,had won or shared the Nobel for Chemistry out of 184award winners.When this years prize was announced,Dr.Charpentier said it would provide a message specificallyto young girls who would like to follow the path of science and to show them that women can also be awardedpr

20、izes.A few decades from now,if it becomes possible and sate to edit DNA,should we allow parents to improve theIQ and physical strength of their kids?Should we let them decide eye color1?Skin color1?Height?After helpingto discover Crispr,Dr.Doudna has become a leader in considering these moral issues

21、.Thats the main message weshould take from this Nobel:New technologies can be a huge benefit to the human race,but in order to make surethey are used wisely,its important for people to understand them.8.Jennifer Doudna decided to become a scientist because,_A.her father pushed herB.a book inspired h

22、erC.her teacher encouraged herD.James Watson motivated her9.Dr.Doudna was awarded the Nobel Prize because,_.A.she wrote the book“The Double HelixB.she discovered the structure of DNAC.she is a hardworking woman scientistD.she helped invent a tool for editing DNA10.According to passage,which of the f

23、ollowing is NOT true?A.The two womens success will inspire more girls to be devoted to science.B.Since 1911,there have been 184 people who won the Nobel for chemistry.C.If girls follow the path of science,they will surely achieve their goals.D.Crispr will make a big difference to the human race.11.W

24、hich words can best describe Jennifer Doudna?A.Determined and responsible.B.Ambitious and humorous.C.Cruel and indifferent.D.Fearless and stubborn.DLike all cultural institutions,galleries and art fairs are adapting to a new reality.Art Basel Hong Kong,Asias biggest contemporary-art fair,was cancell

25、ed because of covid-19,but anyone hewho had planned to visit last week could enjoy an experimental alternative：the viewing room.At the click of akeyboard)you could enter an overall view but private visual salon,without having to brave the airless Hong KongConvention and Exhibition Centre.There,on on

26、e webpage,was JeffKoons riffing(翻唱)on Botticellis Primavera in a tribute to the history ofpainting at David Zwirner Gallery.Ota Fine Arts offered one collector the chance to acquire an infinity(无限)room“,one of the most Instagrammed artworks of recent years-the creation of the fantasies,nonagenarian(

27、九十多岁)Japanese artist,Yayoi Kusama.White Cube presented a large collection of international works by AndreasGursky(German),Theaster Gates(American)and Beatriz Milhazes(Brazilian).But not every artist,gallery andform showed to equal advantage in this alternative fair.Not surprisingly,simple two-dimens

28、ional works in brightcolours came across best No sculpture or conceptual art was includedBesides depth and texture,there are aspects of gallery hopping that a website is unlikely to copy.Oneisserendipitythe sense of wandering between artworks and encountering the unexpected.Another is sociability.Ar

29、t is a communion between artist and viewer,but galleries and fairs are also places to swap opinions and shareenthusiasms.Thereare ways to compensate(or these inevitable(不可避免的)disadvantages.As they shut their physicaldoors,some of the worlds nest galleries and museums are offering advanced interactiv

30、e visits,360 degree videosand walk around tours of their collections,allwithout queues and high ticket prices.One of the best is laid on bythe Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam；its tour allows visitors to view its Vermeers and Rembrandts,including themagnicentNight Watch”,far more closely than would normally

31、 he possible.Another standout offering is fromthe Museu de Arte de SPaulo,which has an even broader collection.On its virtual platform,its pain tings,spanning 700 years,appear to be hanging in an open-plan space,seemingly hung on glass panels,or crystaleasels”as the.museum calls them,ideal for close

32、-up inspection,12.From the paragraph 3,we may knowA.Primavera was originally painted by JeKoonsB.“innity room”was the most popular artworks of recent years on social mediaC.White Cube displayed a great many works by artists from different nationsD.Various paintings and statues showed on the webpage

33、are well-received13.What does the underlined word serendipity in Paragraph 4 probably mean?A.surpriseB.treasureC.expectationD.compromise14.What is the purpose of writing the last paragraph?A.To introduce some popular art show in the world.B.To show that there are some alternative ways to promote the

34、 display during covid-19 epidemic.C.To prove that paintings hung on glass panels can be idealfor close-up inspection,D.To release some information about some extraordinary art shows.15.What is the best title?A.Art beyond the internet.B.Fascinating art.C.Art under covid-19.D.gallery hopping第二节（共第二节（共

35、 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The real test of our manners comes when we are dealing with our mostembarrassing moments.Here aresome tips on how to handle them with grace.You ruin a surprise.A baby shower or an anniversary trip meets your big mouth

36、.Now the secret has beengiven away and you feel awful.Dont lie.Making up another story to cover your loose lips means you have to keepon with it._16_“Oh,they havent mentioned a party to you?”That said,if the deed is done and theres noway to make it up,accept responsibility and apologize.Youbreak win

37、d(放屁)in public.Despite efforts to contain it,you let one out._17_If its obvious you arethe offender,a simple“pardon me”is enough.No one is interested in a detailed explanation of what you had forlunch.If the source is unclear,you might want to just let it in the air.Theres no need to draw attention

38、to anawkward situation if you dont have to._18_Imagine if you went in for a cheek kiss?It could have been worse,but still awkward.If it happens,the best you can do is just handle it well._19_Bear in mind that eye contact with smile is the cure foreverything.You say,“Congratulations!When are you due?

39、”And shes not pregnant.This ranks as one of the worstunintentional offence you can say to a woman.Your next move should be saying youre sorry.Be sincere aboutyour apology,and most importantly,move on._20_A.You forgot someones name.B.Look the person in the eye,smile.C.You try a hug but meet a handsha

40、ke.D.This lets the people know you do remember them.E.Instead,try to reintroduce a little question.F.Whether you take ownership depends on the situation.G.Continuing to apologize or talking on and on about it only makes it worse.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 1.5

41、1.5 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Tim Mas parents came to the United States from Taiwan in the 1970s.They opened a_21_.It was afailure.However,they found_22_in computers and engineering in America.In part because of theirown_23_Mas parents hoped he would study to become a

42、n engineer.They wanted_24_security for their child.Growing up,Ma considered many_25_,like writer,fireman,even president.But he had a sense early on.He didnt want to be a(n)_26_.Ma did well in math and science classes in high school.And he_27_choosing to study electricalengineering in college.Several

43、 engineering jobs later,though,Ma had a(n)_28_of heart.His parents could not understand why he would want to_29_such a good job to open a restaurant.Theyhad worked long hours_30_their own restaurant still failed.But Ma remained_31_.He was going to dothings differently from his parents.He was able to

44、 learn from their one major_32_as restaurant owners-theyknew very little about the art of cooking.Their chef_33_and opened a Chinese restaurant across the streetwhich really put them in a bad situation.So,at age 30,Ma left engineering and returned to school-cooking school.He received trainingin_34_c

45、ooking.In2009,Maopenedhisfirstrestaurant,MapleAvenue,inVirginia.Therestaurant_35_excellent cuisine.At Maple Avenue,Ma worked long hours,seven days a week.His long hours_36_.Ma opened his fourth restaurant last year,Kyirisan in Washington,D.C.He_37_his training in Frenchcooking with his Chinese herit

46、age(传承)to create_38_dishes.“Kyirisans success is due to the_39_menu and food”,Ma says.But a lot of it just comes from“purehard_40_”.21.A.companyB.schoolC.hospitalD.restaurant22.A.interestB.helpC.successD.progress23.A.feelingsB.mannersC.predictionsD.experiences24.A.financialB.personalC.physicalD.psyc

47、hological25.A.plansB.ideasC.measuresD.professions26.A.doctorB.chefC.engineerD.teacher27.A.ended upB.gave upC.set aboutD.carried on28.A.operationB.changeC.peaceD.attack29.A.chooseB.winC.quitD.get30.A.thoughB.butC.ifD.so31.A.certainB.silentC.calmD.anxious32.A.habitB.practiceC.pointD.mistake33.A.cameB.

48、leftC.escapedD.cheated34.A.ChineseB.AmericanC.FrenchD.Mexican35.A.servesB.studiesC.promotesD.develops36.A.took offB.paid offC.ran outD.worked out37.A.mixedB.improvedC.simplifiedD.ignored38.A.localB.newC.strangeD.traditional39.A.abundantB.mainC.simpleD.creative40.A.lifeB.challengeC.workD.status第二节（共第

49、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Reading is an important form of entertainment and rather than_41._(simple)watching pictures on ascreen,it requires you to use your_42._(imagine).It has been proved that children who regularly read forenjoyment have hig

50、her test scores,develop a_43._(broad)vocabulary and a better understanding of othercultures than the nonreading ones.So_44._(celebrate)authors,books,illustrators and,of course,reading,World Book Day wasestablished(成立)on April 23,1995_45._a day of celebrating the joy of reading for enjoyment.There we