2020届徐州市第三十四中学高三英语期末考试试卷及参考答案.pdf

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1、20202020 届徐州市第三十四中学高三英语期末考试试卷及参考答案届徐州市第三十四中学高三英语期末考试试卷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 AConservation Volunteering in New ZealandWhether you are a student,professional or a retiree(退休者),anyone is welcome to

2、make a difference andcontribute to protecting some of the most beautiful islands in the world.Choose a suitable city and travelout toyour conservation(保护)site to work with local people!Duration:1-12 weeksDates:Throughout the yearArrival day:FridayReturn day:FridayRequirement:General level of fitness

3、Age:18+What will I be doing?Volunteer in New Zealand and enjoy conserving the environment through activities such as:Tree plantingWalking trail constructionProtect native birds,insects,fish and penguinsSeed collectionWeed controlYou,and a group of up to 10 volunteers,will work under the guidance of

4、a conservation team leader.Yourteam leader will give you regular safety instructions,inform you of the project aims and assist you with workingeffectively.No previous experience is necessary to join the project.All you need is a love of the environment and a fairlygood level of fitness to help out!1

5、.Who can sign up for this conservation volunteering project?A.A retired maths teacher.B.A primary school student.C.A scientist with heart disease.D.A businessman in a wheelchair.2.What can you do on the volunteer trip?A.Protect cultural sites and go shopping.B.Enjoy local sightseeing and go fishing.

6、C.Protect weeds and build roads.D.Collect seeds and plant trees.3.From which is the text probably taken?A.A history book.B.A travel magazine.C.A research paper.D.A novel.BIn the northern part ofAustin there once lived an honest family by the name of Smothers.The family hadJohn Smothers,his wife and

7、their five-year-old daughter.One night after supper the little girl was ill with a serious stomachache,and John Smothers hurrieddowntown to get some medicine.He never came back.The mother was very sad over her husbandsdisappearance,and it was nearly three months before she married again,and moved to

8、 San Antonio.The little girlrecovered and in time grew up to womanhood.After a few years had rolled around,the little girl also married intime,and she also had a little girl of five years.She still lived in the same house where theydweltwhen her fatherhad left and never returned.By an unbelievable c

9、oincidence her little girl was taken with the same stomachache on the same night of thedisappearance of John Smothers,who would now have been her grandfather if he had been alive.“I will godowntown and get some medicine for her,”said John Smith(for it was he whom she had married).“No,no,dearJohn,”cr

10、ied his wife.“You,too,might disappear forever,and then forget to come back.”So John Smith did not go,and together they sat by the bedside of little Pansy.After a little while Pansy seemed to grow worse,and JohnSmith again wanted to go for medicine,but his wife would not let him.Just then,the door su

11、ddenly opened and an old man with long white hair entered the room.“Hello,here isgrandpa,”said Pansy.She had recognized him before any of the others.The old man drew a bottle of medicinefrom his pocket and gave Pansy a spoonful.She got well immediately.“I was a little late,”said John Smothers,“as Iw

12、aited for a street car.”4.What happened after John Smothers disappeared?A.His daughter took some medicine.B.His wife left for San Antonio.C.Pansy immediately had a stomachache.D.John Smith went for medicine.5.What does the underlined word“dwelt”in paragraph 2 probably mean?A.Lived.B.Left.C.Returned.

13、D.Married.6.What is the relationship between John Smothersand Pansy?A.Husband and wife.B.Father and daughter.C.Grandfather and granddaughter.D.Father and son.7.How could Pansys mother feel when she saw John Smothers?A.Worried.B.Sad.C.Uninterested.D.Surprised.CBe it from the mouths of foreigners who

14、have lived here for a few years or from stories on travel websites,one of the most common qualities that people list about Shanghai is the infectious energy that courses throughthe city.For some,this energy is defined by the way of lifeShanghai is a city that never sleeps.In the day,the streetsarc a

15、lways bustling with people from all over the world.After all,the city has long been Chinas most cosmopolitancity,having been the epicenter of trade and cultural exchange between Chinese and foreigners since the city wasforced to open its door to the world in 1843 after the First Opium War(1840-42).S

16、hanghais ubiquitous delivery people can be found on the roads even past midnight,rushing from point topoint on their trusty electric scooters to satiate the hunger of night owls.Even before the break of dawn,pensioners can be found gathering in parks,ready to kick start their day with a tai chi sess

17、ion.For others,this energy is generated from the friction between the contrasts the city has.Indeed,it does nottake long for one to realize that Shanghais charmlies in it being a binary of old and new.Here,charming neoclassical architecture and art deco structures stand alongside modem buildings wit

18、hshimmering glass and metal facades,rustic(质朴的)lane houses and shikumen buildings.Humble mom-and-popshops that look stuck in time can often be found right next tohipdining venues or industrial-chic fashion storesselling designer apparel.One of the best places to get an overview of these surreal cont

19、rasts is none other than the tallest building inthe city the Shanghai Tower in Lujiazui.Measuring a dizzying 632 meters in height,this architectural marvelboasts having the worlds highest observation deck within a building or structure.It also comes with the worldsfastest elevators which would get y

20、ou from the bottom to the top at 20.5 meters per second.On the other side of the HuangpuRiver is where you would find the Bund,which is home to magnificentneoclassical buildings.The Bund is to Shanghai what Times Square is to New York or what the Champs-61ysees isto Paris.A trip to Shanghai would no

21、t be complete without exploring this iconic waterfront promenade.Autumn is the best time to experience Shanghai on foot,not merely because the weather is conducive forwalking,but because this is when the roads and sidewalks in many areas are blanketed with a layer of color1 fulfallen leaves.8.Why is

22、 the example of delivery man mentioned?A.To make a contrast with pensioners biological clock.B.To illustrate the vibrant energy of modern Shanghai.C.To highlight the diligence and consideration of delivery man.D.To feature the courier delivery service in full swing.9.Which of the following is TRUE a

23、bout the contrast of Shanghai?A.The contrast mainly arises from the First Opium War.B.The design of the Shanghai Tower stands for a contrast.C.A marked contrast is shown in the use of building materials.D.The dishes served in mom-and-pop shops represent the outdated flavor.10.The underlined word“hip

24、”in paragraph 5 is closest in meaning to_.A.photographicB.modestC.peculiarD.stylish11.Which of the following will be most probably discussed following the last paragraph?A.Stunning views of the Shanghai skyline.B.The best places to view the seasonal spectacle.C.The walking path thathugs the Huangpu

25、River.D.Must-try dishes and food items typical of Shanghai.DUK physicist Isaac Newton once said,Nature is pleased with simplicity and nature is no dummy(傻子).Indeed,Mother Nature can provide almost everything human beings need if we follow her rules.But if we breakthe rules,she is likely to be cruel

26、andlash out at us.The outbreak of the novel coronavirus pneumonia(新型冠状病毒肺炎,NCP)in China and some othercountries at the beginning of this year is an example.According to Xinhua News Agency,the new coronavirus issimilar to a virus found in a bat in 2017 and probably has an intermediate host(中间宿主).Its

27、believed that thevirus originated from the Huanan Seafood Market in Wuhan,Hubei province,where live wild animals were sold.The Wall Street Journal reported that Dr Peter Daszak,president of the US-based health organizationEcoHealth Alliance,said,This outbreak is a lesson for us.On a global scale,hum

28、an population density,wildlifediversity,and land use change are what drive new pandemics(流行病).In ancient times,people needed to rely on nature to survive so they held it in awe(敬畏).For example,theAmerican Indians believed that humans are a part of nature and nature is a part of humans.Chinese ancien

29、tsalways pursued the harmony between nature and human beings.However,as human beings master more knowledge and make more advanced tools,people try to changeand even conquer nature.They use more land to make buildings,genetically modify(改变)plants,capture somewild and rare animals to suit their own ne

30、eds.In this process,humans gradually lose contact with nature and eventhrow it out of balance.For example,cutting a large number of forests means carbon dioxide must build up in theatmosphere and it contributes to global warming.Although we dont know for sure what first caused the NCP outbreak,Brian

31、 Lamacraft at Medium said itstime for people to reflect on our relationship with our planet and reconnect with this world and everythingthat weve been given.After all,according to US poet Gary Snyder,Nature is not the place to visit.Its ourhome.12.What does the phrase lash out at in Paragraph 1 prob

32、ably mean?A.punishB.controlC.testD.challenge13.What lesson did Daszak think human beings should learn from the NCP outbreak?A.Bats are one of the most dangerous wild animals.B.Its impossible to prevent new pandemics globally.C.We should stop the wildlife trade around the world.D.Humans should live p

33、eacefully with nature.14.What is the main idea of Paragraph 5?A.How human beings become their own masters.B.How human activities cause global warming.C.How human beings break the balance of nature.D.How humans use technology to improve their lives.15.What is the authors purpose in writing this artic

34、le?A.To reflect on the NCP outbreak.B.To explain what led to the NCP outbreak.C.To describe experts predictions on new pandemics.D.To compare ancient and modern attitudes toward nature.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Top Tips for Better Wr

35、itingThere are many different types of writing,such as essays,letters and speeches.Whatever your reason is andwhatever your style,there are some universal tips that will help you improve your writing:Be clear about your purposeThe most basic question to ask yourself before you start is why you are w

36、riting.In an essay or assignment,your purpose is to convey information and draw conclusions.But if you are writing a business report,you maywant to make recommendations(建议)._16_Start with a plan_17_The result is often disjointed writing with parts that dont connect.Whatever you are writing,creating

37、a clear plan is the first step to getting your message across quickly and in the most effective way.Guide readers through what you writeYour task is to help readers understand your message quickly and precisely._18_Each sentence,eachparagraph should be relevant to what comes before and what comes af

38、ter.You should use words and phrases thatconnect to show these connections._19_Your aim in writing is to communicate ideas and information to other people,and you must keep that in mindwith every word and sentence you write.Constantly ask yourself who you really write the information for.Write for t

39、he ear,not for the eyeOnce youve finished a draft of your speech,practice reading it out loud._20_Revise so you are morecomfortable giving your speech.You want to sound natural,no matter what the occasion is.A.Write for readers,not yourselfB.Write for the aim,not for the wordsC.It sounds robotic,and

40、 employers hate it.D.Far too often people write without a plan.E.Youll hear anything that sounds awkward.F.Whatever it is,keep your purpose in mind at all times to avoid going off topic.G.To do this,it is necessary to show them clearly how the different parts relate to each other.第二部分第二部分语言运用（共两节，满分

41、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Scott,72,an elderly woman lives inMassachusettswhose home was in badly need of repairs.Therewere_21_in the ceiling,and some wild animalswere getting in,”Kinney,the electrician_22_,adding

42、 thelady also didnt have running water and her kitchen sink was_23_and leaking.After_24_the job,Kinney went home,but he kept thinking about Scott,and that she lived alone andcouldnt_25_other repairs.So the electrician decided to_26_-first,by working on Scotts home by himself for free.But hedidnt_27_

43、there.After cleaning upand doingaton ofyard work for Scott,Kinney decidedto_28_Facebook fundraiser（资金募集）to offer more_29_.Within hours,the fundraiser received morethan$3500.Today,since their_30_first began,more than$105,000 has been_31_to helpKinney pay for materials.“The_32_kept growing and support

44、 kept pouring in,“he told CNN,adding that local restaurantshave even donated_33_to the skilled volunteers.So far,the volunteers have managed to fix a（an）_34_electricalsystem,heatingsystem,roof；windows,paintjobinScottshome,andalso_35_new grasses in her backyard.“Shes been here by herself for over 10

45、years,so Im_36_its a big change for her,but sheswarmed up to everybody,he explained.Shes so_37_;she got all types of new friends.Shes outhere making lunch for us,laughing joking.Its just a_38_to witness.Theelectrician saidhe_39_wants to offer servicesto otherelderlypeople inthesame_40_and hopefully,

46、around the country.21.A.holesB.roofsC.nestsD.windows22.A.hesitatedB.sobbedC.rememberedD.understood23.A.cheapB.brokenC.plasticD.different24.A.forgettingB.refusingC.slowingD.completing25.A.likeB.allowC.affordD.require26.A.make a dealB.set a goalC.take notesD.take measures27.A.stopB.checkC.regretD.wait

47、28.A.findB.createC.mendD.tell29.A.materialsB.waterC.helpD.volunteers30.A.meetingsB.discussionsC.repairsD.wishes31.A.raisedB.spentC.wastedD.lent32.A.ambitionB.officialC.projectD.mood33.A.moneyB.clothesC.powerD.meals34.A.advancedB.newC.expensiveD.stainless35.A.plantedB.cutC.boughtD.painted36.A.worried

48、B.sureC.excitedD.embarrassed37.A.happyB.upsetC.sickD.confused38.A.storyB.testC.playD.wonder39.A.hardlyB.evenC.alwaysD.fortunately40.A.websiteB.nationC.communityD.house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Do you feel a little weak today?If so,put on

49、a game face.Game face is a look of great determination on theface of a game player.Game face is a kind of_41._(face)expression,which can positively influence personal deternination inovercoming chanlleges.But there was little scientific evidence_42._(prove)game face really helped peoplehandle physic

50、al or mental challengs.So expert Richesin and several_43._(colleague)did some research.They designed two tests,bothof_44._were simple to carry out.For the first,they asked 62 people to put hands in ice-cold water for a fewminutes.The second experiment required participants to figure out_45._puzzle.F