2020届曲阜市实验中学高三英语下学期期末试题及答案.pdf

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1、20202020 届曲阜市实验中学高三英语下学期期末试题及答案届曲阜市实验中学高三英语下学期期末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 AExperts say that if food were a country,it would rank second behind theUSas one of the biggest greenhousegas polluters.The r

2、eason is the rising demand for meat.Animal farming is responsible for 14.5 percent of globalmethane emissions.While cowsare the worst contributors,pigs,sheep,donkeys and other animals play a part aswell.Animal agriculture also causes land to become damaged,water to be polluted and forests to get des

3、troyed.With the world population forecast to rise to 9.8 billion by 2050,things are only looking worse for our alreadydecreasing natural resources.While going vegetarian would help,meat consumption is too deep-rooted in mostWestern diets to allow for such a sharp,permanent change.That is why experts

4、 are advocating substituting someof the beef,chicken,or pork with ordinary insects!Insects,which grow into adults within a matter of months,if not weeks,are ready for consumption muchfaster than domestic animals.They also require much less room,use less water and food,and produce far lessgreenhouse

5、gas than animals.Of the 1.1 million insect species worldwide,scientists have identified 1,700 as eatable.Among them are ants,grasshoppers,grubs,and earthworms.Just like animals,each insect has a different taste.Tree worms taste just likepork,and grubs are similar to smoked meat.While eating insects

6、might be a new concept for Western people,over 2 billion people worldwide consumeinsects as a regular part of their diet.Besides being delicious,insects are high in protein,have very few calories,and are free of the saturated fat found in animal meat.Insects can be prepared in many ways.Creative coo

7、ks canuse them to cook protein-rich soup,make baked treats,and even fry a few with vegetables.So eat insects-bothyour body and Mother Earth will thank you for it!1.Which of the following animals contribute the most to global methane emissions?A.Sheep.B.Donkeys.C.Cows.D.Pigs.2.How is the third paragr

8、aph developed?A.By making comparisons.B.By providing examples.C.By listing data.D.By asking questions.3.What can be inferred from the last paragraph?A.Few people eat insects regularly.B.Ordinary insects are high in fat.C.Insects contain various vitamins.D.Saturated fat is harmful to health.BTyphoons

9、 can be deadly in 2013,Typhoon Haiyan,the strongest ever recorded,was responsible for 6,340deathsand cost billions in damages.Current forecast modelscan only predict these storms 10 days in advance,atmost,and they cannot precisely predict how intense the storms will become.An international team of r

10、esearchers has developed a model that analyzes nearly a quarter of Earths surfaceand atmosphere in order to better predict the conditions that birth typoons.“The target problem of this study is how to foretell the birth of typhoons,”said paper author Mingkui Li,associate professor in the Key Laborat

11、ory of Physical Oceanography in the Ocean University of China and the PilotNational Laboratory for Marine Science and Technology(QNLM).“We specifically address three aspects:thebeginning time,inner pressure and maximum wind speed.”The researchers also accounted for the influence of one variable(变量)o

12、n another,such as wind speed onsea surface temperature.This influence is well understood and accounted for in climate predictions and inweather forecasts,butithas not been fully applied in understanding how long-term climate affects day-to-dayweather,according to Li.“We aimed to provide insights on

13、the time scale that can be used to forecast typhoons inadvance.”From their study,the researchers determined that a model with the ability to better understand therelationship between warm sea surface temperatures and weak wind movement conditions that favor typhoonformationcould improve typhoon pred

14、ictability.“Our goal is to develop a 10 to 30-day prediction system that will lead to seamless(无缝的)weather-climatepredictions.”Shaoqing Zhang,paper author and professor in the Key Laboratory of Physical Oceanography,said.4.What is the problem with the present forecast system?A.It cannot foretell sto

15、rms in advance.B.It is ineffective in accuracy and timeliness.C.It costs too much and causes great damages.D.It can hardly predict the intensity of typhoons.5.What does the underlined word“it”in paragraph 4 refer to?A.The variable.B.The climateC.The temperature.D.Theinfluence.6.What is the purpose o

16、f the study?A.To advance the prediction system.B.To figure out the three main aspects.C.To know how climate affects daily weather.D.To understand the influence of the variables.7.Where is this text most likely from?A.Awork diary.B.A travel guidebook.C.A science magazine.D.A fantasy fiction.CA Chines

17、e space mining company has designed a robot that can capture waste material left behind byspacecraft in outer space with a big net.The state-run Xinhua news agency recently reported that the robot launched on the governments LongMarch 6 rocket along with several satellites.The robot will also invest

18、igate deep space to observe small objects inthe universe.The 30-kilogram robot,called NEO-01,was developed by Origin Space.Pounded in 2019 and basedin the southern Chinese tech hub(技术中心)Shenzhen,Origin Space has been devoted to exploring and usingspace resources,according to the company.The company

19、says the robot will lead the way for future technologiescapable of mining on asteroids(小行星).The worlds first asteroid mining company,Planetary Resources,was established in 2009.Since then,morethan 12 businesses around the world have entered the industry,including 3D Systems of the United States andJ

20、apans Astroscale.Astroscales technology uses magnets(磁铁)to gather up space waste.But a report on theOrigin Space website says NEO-01 will use a net to capture waste and then bum it.Thousands of satellites havebeen launched worldwide.As they are used too long,many end up as waste and put other operat

21、ing satellites atrisk.Su Meng is the founder of Origin Space.He said the company plans to launch many space telescopesandmore spacecraft to begin the first for-profit mining of asteroids by 2045.Su added that NEO-01 will serve as aprototype(雏形)of future space mining robots,which can use rich mineral

22、 resources on asteroids to support thedevelopment of the space industry.The Xinhua news agency reported that China was increasing efforts to land a spacecraft on a near-Earthasteroid to collectmaterials.China is also speeding up a plan to build a defense system against near-Earth asteroids.The count

23、ry aims to follow Russia and the United States in becoming a major space power by 2030.8.Which of the following can correctly describe NEO-01?A.It weighs 60 kilograms.B.It was created by Planetary Resources.C.It will be burnt after finishing its mission.D.It is mainly used to catch space waste.9.Wha

24、t can be inferred from the text?A.China will be the most powerful in space by 2030.B.Origin Space will open more mines on asteroids.C.It is those useless satellites that make space waste.D.The robot will look into deep space for more waste.10.What does Su Meng think of NEO-01?A.It is promising and r

25、ewarding.B.It has benefited the space industry.C.Its a long way to produce it.D.Itll help make money for the company.11.What can be the best title for the text?A.NEO-01,A Smart Robot Used in SpaceB.A Chinese Robot Can Catch Space WasteC.A New Robot Makes China a SpacePowerD.NEO-01,the Pioneer of Fut

26、ure Space RobotsDAmerican football was the fastest-growing sport for US young players last year,according to a surveysponsored by the sports governing body.But it was the games no tackle variety that showed the biggest increasea finding that may reflect concernsabout injury.In American football,a ta

27、ckle(抢断球)refers to an attempt to stop an opponent by forcing them tothe ground.The number of participants in football grew in 2015 while most other sport,except baseball,posted a decline,USA Football said on Monday,citing(引用)the findings of a survey of 30,000 children and teenagers.Participation in

28、flag football(a no-tackle type of football)increased by 8.7 percent among children aged 6 to14,while tackle football rose by 1.9 percent.For that age group,the only other sport that grew was baseball,witha 3.3 percent increase.In the 15-to-18 age group,flag football rose by 10.5 percent,while tackle

29、 grew by 2.5 percent.Basketball was the third,with a 1.1 percent increase.Participation in all other sports declined.Tom Farrey,executive director of the Aspen Institutes Sports&Society Program,said he was surprised thatflag football participation rose so much.“The trend suggests that parents aremar

30、ching to the beat of a different drummer,in pursuing flagas analternative for their kids,he said.The findings come at a time of increasing concern about the risk associated with youth sports,particularlyhockey(曲棍球)and football,where medical researchers have warned about the risk of concussions(damag

31、estothe brain caused by violent blows to the head)and death linked to brain injury.USA Football,anIndianapolis,Indianabased nonprofit funded in part by the National Football League,believedthat the increases resulted from better safety and health education.Football participation increases,even modes

32、t increases,may signal that programs such as our Heads UpFootball program and practice guidelines are making a positive difference,said Scot Hallenbeck,USA Footballchief executive,in a statement.Robert Cantu,aBostonUniversityneurosurgery professor and investigator at the schools chronic TraumaticEnc

33、ephalopathy(CTE)Center said the increase in fag football participation signaled that more parents weredirecting children to a safe alternative12.What can we learn about the two age groups?A.Flag football grew the fastest in the 6-to-18 group.B.Tackle football grew he fastest in the 6-to-14 group.C.P

34、articipation in baseball declined the most in both groupsD.Participation in tackle football increased the most in both groups.13.The underlined part probably means _.A working at a different paceB.behaving in a different wayC.ignoring the major differencesD.trying to accept different opinions14.The

35、popularity of flag football is inked with the fact thatA.its rules have been adapted for young playersB.it receives more funds than other varietiesC.tackle football is an old-fashioned gameD.experts worry about childrens safety15.What is the cause of football growth according to USA Football?A.Their

36、 safety programs are successful.B.More children show interest in the game.C.Football is less likely to cause concussions.D.There are different types of football to choose from.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Happiness is like a pebble(卵石)d

37、ropped into a pool to set in motion an ever-widening circle of ripples.AsStevenson has said,being happy is a duty._16_.Happy people are happy for all sorts of reasons.The key is not wealth or physical well-being,since we find beggars,invalids and so-called failures,who are extremely happy.Being happ

38、y is a sort of unexpected dividend(额外收获).But staying happy is an accomplishment,a triumphof soul and character._17_.It is,indeed,a duty to others and us._18_.It causes people to shrink away from the sufferer.He soon finds himself alone,miserable andembittered.There is,however,a cure so simple as to

39、seem,at first glance,ridiculous;if you dont feel happy,pretend to be!It works._19_,you attract them.You discover how deeply rewarding it is to be the center of wider andwider circles of good will.Then the make-believe becomes a reality._20_,and can forget yourself in being of service to others.Being

40、 happy,once it is realized as a duty and established as a habit,opens doors into unimaginable gardensthronged with grateful friends.A.Before long you will find that instead of repelling peopleB.Happiness is a state of mindC.It is not selfish to strive for itD.You possess the secret of peace of mindE

41、.We need to know and understand happiness before we finally get itF.There is no exact definition of the word happinessG.Being unhappy is like an infectious disease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Real

42、 financial security and freedom is not in our job but in our passion(激情).Its easy to decideand_21_a man by his pursuit(追求).In life,we always do one of the two things:either making a living or making a_22_Pensions andsalaries stop many from pursuing excellence while passion_23_hidden potentialsthat_2

43、4_us forchallenges and chances.A job helps us make a living while passion enables us to make a difference.I want to help change the misguided_25_among workers that a job is a means of livelihood.Rather,itshould be a means to_26_our passion.The_27_you realize the truth of life,the more clearly youcan

44、_28_yourself in living a valuable life.The success of KFC shows how_29_it is to pursue your passion instead of your pension.Its founderColonel Sanders,didnt realize this until he received his first social security_30_of 105 dollars.But hedecided there_31_was something to do for himself and other peo

45、ple_32_living on that smallpension.So he was_33_to devote himself to some_34_things.Drawing_35_from hismothers special recipe for fried chicken,he invented“finger-licking”seasoning with eleven spices and herbs(草药).Regardlessofmuch_36_,hemanagedtopromotethecompanysrapidexpansionto_37_6,000 locations.

46、Sanders life pointed towards two_38_about making a difference:one,there is no age that istoo_39_to make a difference;two,there is nothing too small or_40_to make a difference with,as long as it is your passion.21.A.electB.greetC.evaluateD.think22.A.differenceB.fortuneC.listD.plan23.A.doesB.unlocksC.

47、helpsD.folds24.A.getB.saluteC.leaveD.equip25.A.tipB.equalityC.reliefD.belief26.A.createB.fuelC.intendD.resign27.A.betterB.sharperC.earlierD.closer28.A.positionB.squeezeC.standD.adopt29.A.considerateB.potentialC.holyD.meaningful30.A.checkB.billC.noteD.fine31.A.hardlyB.simplyC.merelyD.surely32.A.becau

48、se ofB.instead ofC.in search ofD.regardless of33.A.designedB.appointedC.determinedD.strengthened34.A.valuableB.suitableC.reasonableD.comfortable35.A.virtueB.justiceC.inspirationD.admiration36.A.agreementB.consumptionC.rejectionD.sentence37.A.less thanB.more thanC.other thanD.better than38.A.factsB.p

49、rinciplesC.theoriesD.thoughts39.A.youngB.smartC.stupidD.old40.A.unconsciousB.insignificantC.unhappyD.incorrect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Hanfu,meaning“Han clothing”,is based on the costumes_41._(wear)by Chinas Han ethnic(种族的)group in the p

50、ast.Some of the most popular styles are from the Ming,Song and Tang_42._(dynasty).In recent years,it_43._(become)popular though there are some opposite views.About three-quartersof Hanfu lovers are between 16 and 24 years old.Members of this generation often see it_44._a way torediscover Chinese tra