2020届新民市周坨子高级中学高三英语下学期期中考试试卷及答案.pdf

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1、20202020 届新民市周坨子高级中学高三英语下学期期中考试试卷及答案届新民市周坨子高级中学高三英语下学期期中考试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 A4 Best Drive-In Movie Theaters in the USColorado:Holiday Twin Drive-InAddress:2206 S Overland Trail,Fort Collins,C

2、O 80526,USAPhone:+1 970-221-1244The theater,open since 1968 and currently the most popular drive-in in the US,provides various specialfoods.The menu there even amazes meat-free customers.But please remember the outside food is forbiddenhere.Besides,the Rocky Mountains provide a pastoral(田园式的)backdro

3、p to screenings,and sunsets usuallydont disappoint either.It also offers lots of unique events that go beyond the big screen.North Carolina:Hounds Drive-InAddress:114 Raven Cir,Kings Mountain,NC 28086,USAPhone:+1 704-739-4424Having only opened in 2016,its one of the newest theaters on the block.The

4、drive-in features newerequipment and digital projection.People can bring their animal friends along.Florida:Fort Lauderdale Swap ShopAddress:3291 W Sunrise Blvd,Fort Lauderdale,FL 33311,USAPhone:+1 954-791-7927The Florida favorite offers plenty ofways to have fun.With 14 screens,the self-proclaimed(

5、自称的)worldslargest drive-in equals any indoor cinema in terms of capacity and programming.It also includes an 88-acre flea(跳蚤)market and a free Ferrari museum.Its best to book tickets on the Internet ahead of time if you dont wantto wait in line.California:Mission Tiki Drive-InAddress:10798 Ramona Av

6、e,Montclair,CA 91763,USAPhone:+1 909-628-0511Lets have fun in the old-school outdoor cinema in Montclair,California.Remember tickets are available atthe ticket office only.It alternates(交替)up to eight new releases on four screens and hosts almost daily swapmeets where people can exchange things they

7、 no longer need.It also organizes classic car and lowrider meet-ups.1.What can people do in Holiday Twin Drive-In?A.Participate in somespecial activities.B.Enjoy the film with the latest equipment.C.Learn about the benefits of being meat free.D.Share home-made cookies while watching the film.2.Which

8、 of the following theaters is friendly to visitors with pets?A.Hounds Drive-In.B.Mission Tiki Drive-In.C.Holiday Twin Drive-In.D.Fort Lauderdale Swap Shop.3.What do Fort Lauderdale Swap Shop and Mission Tiki Drive-In have in common?A.Both feature old-fashioned styles.B.Both allow booking tickets onl

9、ine.C.Both provide free museum exhibitions.D.Both offer chances to trade second-hand goods.BBob,a Burroughs junior high school football player,always had his mom cheering him on.He didnt playexciting positions.He played as a linebacker(中后卫球员).Sadly,he often found himself at the bottom of the piles,w

10、here everyone would jump onto each other at the end of every play.Bobs mom realized it was hard for her sonto hear her cheering.She hadto find a solution,but couldnt find one.Then one day the coach from the school team asked him if he wanted to join the team.Bob wasecstatic,because he was only a nin

11、th grader.His mom was also excited,since she loved football and especially lovedwatching her son play.She kept considering a way for him to hear her.A cowbell!That was it.Now from thebottom of the piles Bob would hear his mom shaking her cowbell crazily,knowing she was there for him.Bobs team finall

12、y made it to the state championship game.What exciting time to play at Busch Stadiumunder the lights!This experience made Bob appreciate all the years that his mom had sacrificed everything to gethim to practice every day,to wash his uniforms,and to never miss a game.He had to do something.On the ni

13、ght of the state championship game,the loudspeakers introduced Bob,and as he walked onto thefield his mom shook the cowbell,hard.However,it didnt sound right.She looked its inside,and found a notesaying,”Thank you,Mom.”Bob had left her a note expressing his appreciation for always being with him,fil

14、ling herheart with warmth.Finally Burroughs claimed the title of State Champion.While others were cheering and admiring the statechampionship cup,Bob s mom clutched(紧握)her cowbell happily.Years later,Bobs mom died.While digging through her belongings,he found the cowbell with the note.Bobtook it to

15、his moms funeral and rang it,whispering,Thank you,Mom.”4.What does the underlined word ecstatic”mean in Paragraph 2?A.CuriousB.DisappointedC.AnxiousD.Delighted5.Why did Bobs mom want to get a cowbell?A.To amuse her cow.B.To teach her cowC.To attract his attention.D.To make him hear her6.What can be

16、learned from Paragraph 3?A.Bobs mom devoted much time to himB.Bob was the best player in his teamC.Bob owed his success to his coachD.Bobs mom was a football player at college7.Why didnt the cowbell sound as usual that night?A.The mother was very weak.B.Bob had put a note inside the bell.C.The weath

17、er became terrible suddenlyD.The bell had been broken deliberates.CTwo years ago,I decided to study at theUniversityofSt.Edwardsin the city ofAustin,Texas.When I was on myresearch to find the perfect place to study in,I considered many aspects:a safe place,a city where there werecompanies devoted to

18、 marketing or technology,a place where speaking Spanish and English was an advantageand a school where I could learn about digital strategies(数字策略).After comparing and evaluating many citiesand universities.I finally decided onAustin.Since I arrived inAustin,Texas.I had been living inside the univer

19、sity where I had a private room and sharedcommon areas with more students.University life was not very different from the life inMexicoand classesweresemblableand the way of socializing too.However,in theUnited States,the classes were more practical andteachers encouraged you to be self-responsible

20、and complete your tasks.The classes that I was taking were related to social media,digital marketing and advertising.I was veryexcited to be able to study technology-related courses.What I liked most about the experience was being able to live with students from many places,which allowedme to learn

21、from other cultures and to share mine with other students.Also,international student services usuallyorganized events and tours that helped me to get to know the city and the school.I certainly think that studying abroad is a beneficial experience.It makes us capable of understanding culturaldiffere

22、nces and accepting diversity.Personally,I would suggest that you first determine what your goals are bygoing abroad,research the opportunities and lifestyle,evaluate your universities,and finally decide on the onewhere you feel more comfortable,connecting with your values and way of seeing life.8.Wh

23、ich of the following can best describe the author according to paragraph 1？A.Casual.B.Cautious.C.Changeable.D.Adventurous.9.What does the underlined word“semblable”in paragraph 2 probably mean?A.Worthwhile.B.Practical.C.Same.D.Similar.10.What made the author most pleased?A.Speaking Spanish and Engli

24、sh inAustin,Texas.B.Working as a designer in a technology company.C.Having a chance to learn about different cultures.D.Organizing many events and tours independently.11.What are the students who intend to study abroad advised to do?A.Be careful to choose the university to study in.B.Set no limits o

25、n theiracademic performances.C.Study where theyre familiar with everything.D.Adjust personal lifestyles for the university.DI was at my parents dinner table.Before me was a worn journal of thin and discolor1 ed pages.It was mygrandfathers journal and now belonged to my father.My grandfather had pass

26、ed away in the months leading upto my birth.I never got tovisit the places he had frequented and the people who had been a part of his lifesjourney.I was now about to enter his world,through the words he had left behind.Within minutes,I wascaptivatedbythe power of the written words.In the magical sc

27、ript(笔迹)before me,I was transported to another age whenfood was an everyday art,planned,prepared and enjoyed in the company of others,and a time when people hadthe heart to pause their own lives to embrace(拥抱)each others struggles.All this was conveyed to me in thebeauty of the words that flowed tog

28、ether to connect with the writers mind and understand the world they livedin.That kind of writing seems to be lost on us today.We have gotten used to writing in bite-sized pieces for apublic looking for entertainment,and hungry for information.No wonder,there are nearly 200 million bloggers onthe In

29、ternet and a new blog is created somewhere in the world every half a second.Instead of adding to ourcollective wisdom,most of these writings reflectthe superficiality(肤浅)and impatience of our day and age.This not only robs us of the skill of writing impressive essays,it also prevents us from explori

30、ng what is indeedimportant.Writing humbles(使谦卑)us in a way that is vital for our character growth,by reminding us about thelimits of the self and our appropriate place in the vast flow of life.Writing frees us by helping us explore theunknown so that we really open up to magic of the world around us

31、.I saw all of this in the writing of mygrandfather.And Ive seen it again and again in the writings of the greatest thinkers of humanity.Their writingreflect deep thought on issues of human importance.12.The underlined word“captivated”in the second paragraph can be replaced by“_”.A.puzzledB.frightene

32、dC.attractedD.defeated13.In the authors grandfathers age,people _.A.lived a hard lifeB.cared about each otherC.were fond of writingD.treated food as an art14.The author begins the text with her grandfathers journal in order to _.A.show her respect to her grandfatherB.present the importance of good w

33、ritingC.express her interest in reading as well as writingD.raise the problems with todays writing15.In the last paragraph,the author is trying to _.A.discuss what good writing is likeB.express her strong desire to learn writing skillsC.stress the effects of her grandfathers journal on herD.show her

34、 admiration for her grandfathers writing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The Psychology of SpendingHave you ever stayed up“chopping your hands”during the Double Eleventh Shopping Festival?Doespossessing the latest iPhone 12,designer purse o

35、r limited sneakers really brighten your day?_16_Dr.Thomas Gilovich,psychology professor atCornellUniversity,has studied the topic for over 20 years.According to Dr.Gilovich,“We buy things to make us happy,and we succeed,but only for a while.New things areexciting to us initially,but then we adapt to

36、 them.”_17_Dr.Gilovich has found that our satisfaction with possessions fades over time.Yet our happiness over thingsweve experienced increases.Why experiences are the better investment?18._19_A trip,an adventure or a hobby etc.tend to bring the participants together and unite them over a sharedinte

37、rest.According to Gilovich,“We consume experiences directly with other people.”As a result,theseexperiences typically create a positive link and good feelings toward the other person or people.20.Your experiences become a part of your identity.You might be someone who loves taking cooking classes._2

38、1_They wont know you as someone whoowns the latest kitchen equipment.22.Experiences provide lasting memories.Planned experiences are frequently something we expect.Then when the moment arrives,if we enjoy thetime involved in the activity,were left with fond memories.These memories will often last a

39、lifetime.Even ourworst trips,on many occasions,are later committed to memory with laughter.Materialism VS Meaningful Experiences_23_Why not spend them on things that will make the greatest difference to our lives meaningfulexperiences?A.More than likely,youll strike your friends and family as a grea

40、t cook.B.Most of us possess limited resources.C.The research showed that people who spent money on experiences instead of possessions were happier.D.Activities can bond individuals.E.He has concluded that we are spending our money on the wrong things.F.Old questions as they seem,one psychologist thi

41、nks that he might have the answer.G.In other words,once the novelty(新鲜感)of our newest purchase wears off,we begin looking for somethingelse to buy to make us happy.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One

42、 morning our new neighbor saw my grandfather planting two rare tree saplings(树苗）in our garden.Andhe also planted the same kind of tree saplings in his garden.My grandfather gave_21_enough amount ofwater to his plants and didnt always give them full_22_while our neighbor gave a lot of water to his pl

43、antsand_23_them too well.My grandfathers plants were simple but looked good,_24_our neighbors plantswere much fuller and greener.Normally,in summer,we have strong thunderstorms called Kalboishakhi which can bring great damage tolife and_25_.After a Kalboishakhi,my grandparents and I came out to_26_t

44、he damage to ourgarden and saw the neighbor was in his garden,too,but look_27_as his plants were uprooted.Our plantswerent damaged and were standing_28_on the ground,our neighbor was_29_to see this,and he cameup to my grandfather and said with_30_,I actually looked after my plants better than you di

45、d foryours._31_,my trees came off from the roots,but yours didnt.How is this_32_?My grandfather smiled and said,You gave your plants more attention and water,so they didnt havethe_33_to work themselves for anything.I gave them just the ample amount of and manure(肥料），lettingtheir_34_search for more;t

46、hus they went deeper and made their positionstronger,That is why myplants_35_With an expression of deep_36_our neighbour nodded_37_It made me realize thenthat though my grandfather was_38_with me on many occasions even during our vacations with his dos anddonts,I became aware that anything_39_got or

47、 can go offthat much more easily and we willnot_40_the hard work it takes earn those things.21.A.mainlyB.nearlyC.barelyD.exactly22.A.hopeB.supportC.timeD.attention23.A.dealt withB.looked afterC.brought upD.waited on24.A.andB.whileC.soD.or25.A.animalsB.landC.environmentD.possessions26.A.predictB.anal

48、yzeC.checkD.confirm27.A.tiredB.upsetC.boredD.ashamed28.A.firmB.stillC.bentD.abnormal29.A.disappointedB.relievedC.frightenedD.surprised30.A.angerB.sorrowC.embarrassmentD.anxiety31.A.AnywayB.HoweverC.OtherwiseD.Therefore32.A.possibleB.excitingC.alikeD.suitable33.A.reasonB.needC.chanceD.power34.A.branc

49、hesB.trunksC.leavesD.roots35.A.survivedB.twistedC.spreadD.delayed36.A.admirationB.doubtC.regretD.sadness37.A.publicB.peaceC.approvalD.turn38.A.strictB.annoyedC.patientD.content39.A.occasionallyB.mistakenlyC.secretlyD.easily40.A.understandB.accelerateC.opposeD.undertake第二节（共第二节（共 1 10 0 小题；每小题小题；每小题

50、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I woke up this morning_41._(excite)but nervous as today was the day I would begin my journey ofsenior high school.Thousands of thoughts rushed through my mind._42._if I cant fit in?Will Imake_43._good impression?I couldnt even enjoy the big br