2020届成都市泡桐树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 届成都市泡桐树中学高三英语下学期期中考试试题及参考答案届成都市泡桐树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 AStaying-at-home proves to be effective in slowing the spread of the virus,but loneliness can be tough formany.Luck

2、ily,in the age of social media,we are never truly alone.And with the extra time spent indoors,artistsare stepping up to help us all with the following clubs.Drawing from Distance by Sarah Beth MorganLets shine some light during this trying time and encourage social distancing!Im starting this tomorr

3、owmyself but from what I offer,take whatever you please.No rules!Just have fun!Stayathome Art Club byCarsonEllisHello!Ill be posting art homework here every weekday morning when I can.Theyll be designed for kids andgrownups alike.Here is your first homework:Draw a picture of yourself from the should

4、ers up.You can followsome useful examples.If you want to share or see other peoples self-picture,use these hashtags:#Stayathomeartclub#QACselfportrait30-Day indoor Art by Danielle KrysaOne month of avoiding crowds?Im in!I challenge you to use this time inside to make one piece every dayfrom now unti

5、l mid April.Please join me in playing around with some painting ideas that have been rolling aroundin my head but havent found their way onto paper yet.Stay at home,make art,save someones life.DIY from Illustoria MagazineWe have been so inspired to see our community come together to provide easy art

6、 projects for familiesduring this stay-at-home-time!DIY is actually a fantastic way tosparkyour imagination without breaking a sweat.Avideo every day will teach you how to DIY something.1.What do we know about Sarah Beth Morgan?A.She is a strict artist.B.She aims at training more artists.C.She prefe

7、rs to work at home office.D.She will provide a wide range of choices.2.What are you expected to do if you join Stayathome Art Club?A.Hand in homework every day.B.Share other peoples pictures.C.Draw a picture of yourself.D.Show up in person occasionally.3.What does“spark”in the last paragraph probabl

8、y mean?A.Set off.B.Set down.C.Set aside.D.Set about.BAt any moment,about half the worlds population is wearing denim（牛仔布）clothes.But few realize tiny bitsof denim have been adding up to a surprising amount of pollution in water,as a new study shows.Sam Athey,one of the studys authors,says,“Even thou

9、gh denim is made of a natural materialcotton,itcontains chemicals.”Cotton fibers were treated with many types of chemicals,she notes.Some improve itsdurability and feel.Others give denim its distinctive blue color1.Athey and her team washed jeans and found that about 50,000 microfibers came off from

10、 each pair per wash.Not all of those fibers make their way into the environment.Wastewater treatment plants catch about 83 to 99percent ofthem.Catching 99 percent may sound pretty good.But one percent of 50,000 is still 500 fibers per wash.And since every pair of jeans is washed again and again,it s

11、till adds up to lots of microfibers entering the waterenvironment.Denim microfibers showed up in sediment（沉淀物）from the Great Lakes.More of these fibers polluted aseries of shallow lakesin southern Ontario.They even turned up in sediment from the Arctic Ocean in northernCanada.The team found denim ac

12、counted for 12 to 23 percent of microfibers in the sediment.There were othermicrofibers too.But the team focused on denim because so many people wear jeans.“Everyone wears jeans so they could be our largest input of microfibers into our streams and soils,”Atheysays.“An easy way to limit that is by w

13、ashing our jeans less often.”Athey grew up thinking she should wash herjeans after wearing them every couple of times,but most jeancompanies recommend washing them no morethan once a month.“The solution is not that you shouldnt wear jeans,”she says.“We need to buy fewer denimclothes and only wash th

14、em when they truly need it.”4.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?A.Chemicals are contained in natural cotton.B.Chemicals can make denim color1 ful.C.Chemicals prevent fibers from falling.D.Chemicals can make the life of denim longer.5.What does the underlined word“them”in Paragr

15、aph 3 refer to?A.Denim.B.Sediment.C.Microfibers.D.Chemicals.6.What does the author mainly want to tell us through Atheys words?A.To avoid wearing jeans.B.To reduce denim consumption.C.To wash jeans more often.D.To limit input in denim production.7.In which section of a magazine might the text be fou

16、nd?A.Science.B.Entertainment.C.Tourism.D.Geography.CTeens who have good,supportive relationships with their teachers enjoy better healthas adults,according toresearch published by an American research center.“This research suggests that improving students relationships with teachers could have posit

17、ive andlong-lasting effects beyond just academic success,saidJinho Kim,a professor atKoreaUniversityand author ofthe study.Itcould also bring about healthimplicationsin the long run.”Previous research has suggested that teens social relationships might be linked to health outcomes inadulthood.Howeve

18、r,it is not clear whether the link between teen relationships and lifetime health is causal（因果的）-it could be that other factors,such as different family backgrounds,might contribute to both relationshipproblems in adolescence and to poor health in adulthood.Also,most research has focused on teens re

19、lationshipswith their peers（同龄人）,rather than on their relationships with teachers.To explore those questions further,Kim analyzed data on nearly 20,000 participants from the Add Healthstudy,a national study in theU.S.that followed participants from seventh grade into early adulthood.Theparticipant p

20、ool included more than 3,400 pairs of siblings（兄弟姐妹）.As teens,participants answered questions,like“How often have you had trouble getting along with other students and your teachers?As adults,participants were asked about their physical and mental health.Kim found that participants who had reported

21、better relationships with both their peers and teachers inmiddle and high school also reported better physical and mental health in their mid-20s.However,when hecontrolled for family background by looking at pairs of siblings together,only the link between good teacherrelationships and adult health

22、remained significant.The results suggest teacher relationships are more important than previously realized and that schools shouldinvest in training teachers on how to build warm and supportive relationships with their students.This is notsomething that most teachers receive much training in,Kim sai

23、d,“but it should be.”8.What does the underlined word“implications in Paragraph 2 refer to?A.Recipes.B.Habits.C.Benefits.D.Risks.9.What is Paragraph 3 mainly about?A.Poor health in adolescence.B.Limitations of the previous research.C.Teens relationships with their peers.D.Factors affecting health in

24、adulthood.10.What does Kims research show?A.Good adult health depends on teens good teachers.B.Good family background promises long-term adult health.C.Healthy peer relationships leads to students academic success.D.Positive student-teacher relationship helps students adult health.11.Where does this

25、 text probably come from?A.A health magazine.B.A medical report.C.A term paper.D.A family survey.DWhen Jennifer Doudna was 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 love

26、d.On a rainy Saturday,she picked up the book.As she sped through the pages,she became fascinated by thedrama,which encouraged 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

27、 turn a curiosity of nature into an inventionan easy-to-use toolthat can edit DNA.Known as Crispr,the tool will transform the 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.Fo

28、r this achievement,Doudna and Charpentier were awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 2020.Until now,only five women,beginning 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 messag

29、e specificallyto young girls who would like to follow the path of science and to show them that women can also be awardedprizes.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 ey

30、e color1?Skin color1?Height?After helpingto discover Crispr,Dr.Doudna has become a leader in considering these moral issues.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 pe

31、ople to understand them.12.Jennifer Doudna decided to become a scientist because,_A.her father pushed herB.a book inspired herC.her teacher encouraged herD.James Watson motivated her13.Dr.Doudna was awarded the Nobel Prize because,_.A.she wrote the book“The Double HelixB.she discovered the structure

32、 of DNAC.she is a hardworking woman scientistD.she helped invent a tool for editing DNA14.According to passage,which of the following 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 gir

33、ls follow the path of science,they will surely achieve their goals.D.Crispr will make a big difference to the human race.15.Which words can best describe Jennifer Doudna?A.Determined and responsible.B.Ambitious and humorous.C.Cruel and indifferent.D.Fearless and stubborn.第二节（共第二节（共 5 5 小题；每小题小题；每小题

34、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 idea that history is an outdated course of study that will lead to limited career options hasspread._16_It is a wonderful way to prepare for a successful future.Here are a few reasons whyits importantthat todays students continue t

35、o learn about the past.Understanding where people come from is key in understanding who we are._17_Its deeply influencedthe world and its citizens.For this reason,its important to understand history in order to understand why peopleare the way that they are._18_Through history classes,you can experi

36、ence a change in the way you think.Youll look at thingsfrom a new angle,as you understand the world in a new way.In the end,this change can improve your ability toassess and understand situations,make educated decisions,and learn how to weigh the consequences linked witheach choice before you.Learni

37、ng from the past prevents future mistakes._19_From wars to fashion to political trends,historiansare often able to make predictions about the future based upon the past.By having a firm grasp on whathappened in the past,todays generation can better prepare for a brighter future by making the right d

38、ecisions instead of repeating old mistakes._20_The idea that a degree in history cant lead to a good career is untrue.In fact,students whograduate with degrees in history can become lawyers,business owners,foundation leaders,and non-profit leaders.Besides,history degrees can lead to working as an ed

39、ucator,a leader in a historical organization,a writer,an editor,a journalist,or a producer of multimedia materials.A.You will understand the world much better.B.History degrees can lead to well-paying careers.C.Many people dont know well about themselves.D.Learning history can change how you think.E

40、.But the truth is that studying history is still important.F.The idea that history repeats itself is rooted in truth.G.History has shaped cultures,attitudes,and social structures.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

41、可以填入空白处的最佳选项An eight-year-old child heard her parents talking about her little brother.All she knew was that he was verysick and they had no money left.When she heard her daddy say to her_21_mother with whispered desperation(绝望),“_22_amiracle(奇迹)can save him now,”the little girl went to her bedroom

42、and took out her piggy bank.She_23_allthe change out on the floor and counted it carefully.Then she_24_her way six blocks to the local drugstore.“And what do you want?”asked the chemist.“Its_25_my little brother,”the girl answered/“Hes really,reallysick and I want to buy a_26_.His name is Andrew and

43、 he has something_27_growing inside his head andmy daddy says only a miracle can save him.”“We dont_28_miracles here,child.Im sorry.”The chemist said,smiling_29_at the little girl.In theshop was a_30_customer.He stooped down and asked the little girl,“What kind of miracle does yourbrother_31_?”“I do

44、nt know,”she replied.“Hes really sick and mommy says he needs a(n)_32_.But mydaddy cant pay for it,so I have brought my_33_.”“How much do you have?”asked the man.“One dollar and eleven cents,_34_I can try and get some more,”she answered quietly.“Well,what a coincidence(巧合),”smiled the man.“A dollar

45、and eleven centsthe_35_price of amiracle for your little brother._36_me to where you live.I want to see your brother and_37_yourparents.”That well-dressed man was Dr.Carlton Armstrong,a surgeon(外科医生).The operation was completedwithout_38_and it wasnt long before Andrew was_39_again and doing well.Th

46、e little girl was happy.She knew how much the miracle costone dollar and eleven centsplusthe_40_of a little child.21.A.hopefulB.tearfulC.helplessD.kind22.A.SimplyB.JustC.More thanD.Only23.A.drewB.pulledC.pouredD.put24.A.madeB.followedC.tookD.found25.A.toB.asC.onD.for26.A.hopeB.doctorC.miracleD.favor

47、27.A.smallB.badC.extraD.impossible28.A.haveB.offerC.storeD.sell29.A.sadlyB.gentlyC.strangelyD.coldly30.A.kind-heartedB.well-dressedC.well-behavedD.good-looking31.A.needB.haveC.careD.like32.A.doctorB.surgeonC.kindnessD.operation33.A.wishesB.savingsC.ideasD.suggestions34.A.sinceB.asC.butD.after35.A.ex

48、actB.sameC.properD.necessary36.A.ShowB.HelpC.FollowD.Take37.A.helpB.encourageC.meetD.persuade38.A.difficultyB.delayC.resultD.charge39.A.happyB.wellC.homeD.strong40.A.faithB.clevernessC.courageD.devotion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The novel

49、coronavirus(新型冠状病毒),now officially_41._(name)COVID-19,is a new illness andscientists are still studying the best ways to control it.Defeating COVID-19,_42._,is not only the job ofscientists and doctors.People have an important role to play in the battle.The best way to help prevent the virusspreadin

50、g is by protecting_43._(you)and staying healthy.Scientists are now sure that COVID-19 is passed between people through coughing and sneezing.Thevirus,_44._travels through the air,can be breathed in by people nearby.It may also land_45._surfacessuch as tables and chairs.If these surfaces_46._(touch),