2020届福建省三明市高三上学期期末质量检测英语试题(word版)

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2020届福建省三明市高三上学期期末质量检测英语试题(解析版)

福建省三明市2020届高三上学期期末质量检测英语试题二、阅读理解(本大题共15小题)AMiddle School Academic Summer Camp CoursesEnrichment Theme:Creative MindsAugust 15- August 27A wide variety of enrichment courses await you at R-MA's Summer Academic Camp in the Northern Shenandoah Valley of Virginia.Come and explore the galaxy,master technology,broaden your reading base…It's a summer that you'll never forget!Science Explorer:Students will uses simple machines to invent Rube Goldberg challenges.Weekly creations will provide students chances to work together and think creativity with others.This course is our most popular,apply early to reserve your space!Reading & Writing:Get occupied with non-fictional text that describes some of the greatest inventors of all time.Create digital text that is both interactive and animated (交互的和动态的).History in Action:Recreate some of the most influential architectural features from the early civilizations by using everyday materials.Let your imagination head to another world with hands-on activities on a daily basis.Music:You can use our digital keyboarding software to make a variety of music Are there chances to play instruments in space?How does it sound and What are the challenges?Learn about how music plays a role in space.Middle School Academic Enrichment.Camp FeesTuition(学费):For one two-week session:645Forbothtwo-weeksessions:1180 Personal account:﹩565Notes:*There are four periods each day and each course runs for two periods.Students can only choose one or two topics for the summer.*All courses are for enrichment only.This is a learning enrichment camp,not a summer school program.Students cannot take these courses to make up for courses failed during the normal school year.*Tuition does not include the cost of meals or uniforms.Personal account covers board,uniforms and trips.21.What do the courses focus on for students?______A. Their teamwork.B. Their creativity.C. Their failed courses.D. Their school grades.22.How much will Steven pay for both History in Action and Music in total?______A. ﹩1180.B. ﹩1210.C. ﹩1290.D. ﹩1745.23.What will students have the chance to do at the Summer Camp?______A. Play various musical instruments.B. Turn ancient materials into products.C. Invent some stories about great scientists.D. Explore some simple machines for challenges.【解析】21.B.细节理解题.根据文章Science Explorer-Students will uses simple machines to invent Rube Goldberg challenges.学生们将使用简单的机器来发明Rube Goldberg挑战;Reading & Writing-Create digital text that is both interactive and animated (交互的和动态的).创建交互式和动态的数字文本;History in Action- Let your imagination head to another world with hands-on activities on a daily basis让你的想象力走向另一个世界,每天都有动手的活动;Music-You can use our digital keyboarding software to make a variety of music 您可以使用我们的数字键盘软件制作各种音乐.由此可知,这几个课程都是为了锻炼学生的动手和创造能力,结合选项,故选B.22.D.细节理解题.根据文章Tuition(学费):介绍内容;For both two-week sessions:1180,Personal account:﹩565-Tuition does not include the cost of meals oruniforms.Personal account covers board,uniforms and trips.两周课程:1180,个人账户:565.学费不包括膳食或制服费用.个人账户包括食宿、制服和旅行费用.可知,如果史蒂芬报名了History in Action 和Music ,则他应该付费为1180+565=1745,结合选项,故选D.23.D.推理判断题.根据文章Science Explorer介绍内容,Students will uses simple machines to invent Rube Goldberg challenges.学生们将使用简单的机器来发明Rube Goldberg挑战.可知,参加该夏令营的话,学生有机会探索一些简单的机器来应对挑战,结合选项,故选D.本文章主要讲述了中学学术夏令营课程,对课程时间,课程安排以及收费等进行了说明.阅读理解题测试考生在阅读基础上的逻辑推理能力,要求考生根据文章所述事件的逻辑关系,对未说明的趋势或结局作出合理的推断;或根据作者所阐述的观点理论,对文章未涉及的现象、事例给以解释.考生首先要仔细阅读短文,完整了解信息,准确把握作者观点.BEleven-year-old Ruby Kate Chitsey loves asking the question"If you could have any three things,what would you want?" at nursing homes in Harrison.Even more amazing,she then sets out to make the residents who live in the nursing home realize their dreams.Last May,Ruby Kate noticed a resident named Pearl staring out a window.She seemed sad."What are you looking at?' Ruby Kate asked.Pearl said her dog was led away by his new owner because she couldn't afford to raise it.Ruby Kate and her mother,Amanda,asked around and discovered that many nursing home residents are unable to afford even the smallest luxuries.So Ruby Kate decided to do something about it.She started by asking residents what three things they wanted most in the world.Amanda worried that people would ask for cars and other things an 11-year-old wouldn't be able to provide.Instead,they asked for chocolate bars,McDonald fries,pants that ft properly and even just prayer.Using heir own money,the Chitseys granted the wishes of about 100 people in three months.Then they started asking for donations.The good people of Harrison responded enthusiastically,so much so hat Amanda set up a GoFundMe page,Three Wishes for Ruby's Residents,hoping to collect%5,000.They hit their goal in a month.After GoFundMe named Ruby Kate a Kid Hero and promoted her storyinternationally this past January,Three Wishes raised ﹩20,000 in 24 hours and more than ﹩250,000 in five months.Earlier this year,Three Wishes for Ruby's Residents became a nonprofit and launched its first nationwide chapters.Ruby Kate doesn't plan to stop there."I consider kindness to be my hobby,"she says,"and I'm very good at it."24.What inspired Ruby Kate to help residents at nursing homes?______A. Pearl's sadness for missing her dog.B. The kindness of residents at nursing homes.C. Many nursing home residents' lack of luxuries.D. Her experience of working in a nursing home.25.What can we learn from the passage?______A. Three Wishes has set up its worldwide branches.B. The Chitseys helped satisfy the residents' wishes.C. The nursing home introduced Ruby's story around the world.D. The Chitseys are wealthy enough to afford all residents' wishes.26.What do the numbers listed in Paragraph 4 indicate?______A. People were supportive.B. Ruby Kate was generous.C. Raising money was quite easy.D. The programme was profitable.27.Which of the following can best describe Ruby Kate?______A. Proud and enthusiastic.B. Creative and imaginative.C. Warm-hearted and selfless.D. Ambitious and modest.【解析】24.C.细节理解题.根据文章第二段Amanda,asked around and discovered that many nursing home residents are unable to afford even the smallest luxuries.So Ruby Kate decided to do something about it.阿曼达,四处打听,发现许多养老院的居民连最小的奢侈品都买不起,于是露比•凯特决定做点什么.可知许多疗养院居民缺乏奢侈品激发了鲁比•凯特帮助疗养院的居民激发了鲁比•凯特帮助疗养院的居民;故选C.25.B.推理判断题.根据文章第三段Using heir own money,the Chitseys granted the wishes of about 100 people in three months.Then they started asking for donations.用他们自己的钱,奇西夫妇在三个月内答应了大约100人的愿望,然后他们开始要求捐款.可知奇西夫妇帮助满足了居民的愿望;故选B.26.A.细节理解题.根据文章第四段After GoFundMe named Ruby Kate a Kid Hero and promoted her story internationally this past January,Three Wishes raised ﹩20,000 in 24 hours and more than ﹩250,000 in five months.在GoFundMe将鲁比•凯特命名为"儿童英雄"之后,今年1月,她在国际上推广了她的故事,三个愿望在24小时内筹集了20,000美元,在五个月内筹集了超过250,000美元.可知第4段所列数字表明人们都很支持;故选A.27.C.推理判断题.根据文章最后一段 "I consider kindness to be my hobby,"she says,"and I'm very good at it."我认为善良是我的爱好,她说,而且我很在行.可知鲁比•凯特是热心无私的;故选C.本文属于说明文阅读,作者通过这篇文章主要向我们描述了鲁比•凯特帮助养老院的居民实现他们的愿望,得到了许多同样好心的人的支持.考察学生的推理判断能力和联系上下文的的能力,在做推理判断题不要以个人的主观想象代替文章的事实,要根据文章事实进行合乎逻辑的推理判断.此类的填空题一定要联系上下文,根据上下文的内容加上自己的理解,再作出正确的判断CNew South Wales,Australia,is setting up cameras as part of an effort to reduce the number of people preoccupied with wireless devices while they drive.It will be the first area in the world to use the technology to punish drivers distracted (分心)with telephone calls,social media or text messages.Road Safety experts are concerned about the growing number of accidents involving drivers using smart phones on the state's roads.They say drivers who use phones while driving greatly increase their chances of being involved in an accident.The New South Wales government plans to place 45 Mobile Phone Detection Cameras across the state by December.Each phone detection unit contains two cameras.One camera takes pictures of a vehicle's registration plate (牌照).A second camera looks through the front windrow of a car or truck to see what drivers are doing with their hands.The units use artificial intelligence to set aside drivers who are not touching their phones.Human beings then confirm if the pictures show illegal behavior before notice is sentto the vehicle's registered owner.A violation(违反)carries fine of ﹩232.Some cameraswill be permanently set up on roadsides.Others will be moved,from time to time,around the state.Two fixed cameras took photographs of 8.5 million vehicles as part of a six-month test earlier this year.The cameras took photos of more than 100,000 drivers with their hands on phones.One driver was using a phone and another electronic device,an Apple iPad,at the same time.Another driver had a passenger guide the vehicle while they both held phones,the state government said.28.What is the real purpose to set up cameras in New South Wale?______A. To keep records of the accidents.B. To promote the latest technology.C. To find illegal behavior of the drivers.D. To force drivers to focus more on driving.29.What can we infer from the road safety experts?______A. Smart-phones are main killers on the road.B. All accidents result from drivers' using cell-phones.C. Measures are badly needed to ban using phones while driving.D. Carrying a smart-phone while driving will cause an accident.30.How does the phone detection unit function effectively?______A. It corrects the drivers' wrong behavior.B. It has two cameras to record the plates.C. It sends a notice to the legal diver autonomously.D. It combines artificial intelligence with human's efforts.31.What did a six-month test show?______A. Electronic devices could help divers indeed.B. Mary passenger helped operate the vehicles.C. Many drivers used electronic devices while driving.D. It was common to be busy with two wireless devices.【解析】28.D 推理判断题.根据第一段"New South Wales, Australia, is setting up cameras as part of an effort to reduce the number ofpeople preoccupied with wireless devices while they drive. It will be the first area in the wo rld to use the technology to punish drivers distracted (分心) with telephone calls, social media or text messages.澳大利亚新南威尔士州正在设置摄像头,以减少开车时全神贯注于无线设备的人数.这将是世界上第一个使用这项技术惩罚那些通过电话、社交媒体或短信分心的司机的领域."可知新南威尔士设置摄像头的真正目的是迫使司机更专注于驾驶.故选D.29.C 推理判断题.根据第二段"Road Safety experts are concerned about the growing number of accidents involving drivers using smart phones on the state's roads. They say drivers who use phones while driving grea tly increase their chances of being involved in an accident.道路安全专家对越来越多的司机在州内道路上使用智能手机的事故表示关注.他们说,司机在开车时使用手机,大大增加了发生事故的可能性."可知道路安全专家认为急需采取措施禁止开车时使用手机.故选C.30.D 细节理解题.根据第四段"The units use artificial intelligence to set aside drivers who are not touching their phones.Human beings then confirm if the pictures show illegal behavior before notice is sent to the v ehicle's registered owner.这些单位使用人工智能技术,将不接触手机的司机隔离开来.然后,在通知车主之前,由人类确认照片上是否有违法行为."可知手机检测单元是它把人工智能和人类的努力结合起来.故选D.31.C 细节理解题.根据最后一段"Two fixed cameras took photographs of 8.5 million vehicles as part of a six-month test earlie r this year. The cameras took photos of more than 100,000 drivers with their hands on phones. One driver was using a phone and another electroni c device, an Apple iPad, at the same time. Another driver had a passenger guide the vehi cle while they both held phones, the state government said.今年早些时候,作为为期6个月的测试的一部分,两个固定摄像头拍摄了850万辆汽车的照片.这些摄像头拍摄了10万多名驾驶员的手拿着手机的照片.一名驾驶员同时使用手机和另一个电子设备苹果iPad.另一名驾驶员在驾驶汽车时有乘客指引他们都有电话,州政府说."可知六个月的测试显示了许多司机在开车时使用电子设备.故选C.本文是一篇说明文,主要讲述了澳大利亚新南威尔士州正在设置摄像头,以减少开车时全神贯注于无线设备的人数.这将是世界上第一个使用这项技术惩罚那些通过电话、社交媒体或短信分心的司机的领域.阅读理解题测试考生在阅读基础上的逻辑推理能力,要求考生根据文章所述事件的逻辑关系,对未说明的趋势或结局作出合理的推断;或根据作者所阐述的观点理论,对文章未涉及的现象、事例给以解释.考生首先要仔细阅读短文,完整了解信息,准确把握作者观点.DBEIJING/SAO PAULO-Chinese traditions like cockfighting,like-flying and fireworks have been quite common in Brazil for many years.Despite the thousands of kilometers between them,China's historical and artistic mark on Brazil has existed for about 300 years,said Brazilian sinologist (汉学家)Jose Roberto Teixeira Leite in his book China in Brazil.Influences from China can date from the colonial period,even up to the time after after Brazil's independence."The commercial relationship between the two countries has existed for a long time,he noted,adding that incoming ships would fill up Brazilian cities like Salvador,Rio de Janeiro andRecife with Chinese products like porcelain(瓷器),silk and fans He also found Chinese influence not only in the arts and architecture of Brazil but also in the most diverse areas of Brazilian society,like the economy,medicine and popular culture."At the end of the 19th century,in Pernambuco,(a state in northeastern Brazil),there was a custom that children slept with clothes decorated with Chinese dragons." Teixeira added.The book took him about 15 years to finish."The impact of the book surprised me,though it was published by a university publisher and it had a print run of just 1,000 copies," he said."Some have said that the book represents a turning point in Chinese studies in Brazil." Besides,the sinologist did research on the mark and presence of China in the architecture and arts of Brazil."It was through art that China awoke in me,first,curiosity,after that,interest,and finally,passion," Teixeira said.In 1992,the sinologist visited Macao to do research for his doctoral thesis about the marks and presence of China in Brazil,and that trip impressed him a lot.In 2013,Teixeira had a chance to visit the Chinese cities of Bejing,Shenzhen and Shanghai,and got to know"the past and present of the great country culturally,as well as its incredible material development."32.What does the underlined sentence imply?______A. Brazilian children's love for dragons as Chinese children.B. The development of China-Brazil frequent trade cooperation.C. A further understanding of the cultures of the two countries.D. China's influence on most diverse areas of Brazilian society.33.What marks a new stage of Chinese studies for Brazilian?______A. Children's clothes.B. The siniogist's traveling.C. The sinologist's book.D. China's porcelain.34.What fired the sinologist's passion for Chinese studies?______A. Chinese art.B. Chinese customs.C. The history of China.D. China's development.35.What is the best title for this passage?______A. The Impression of China on Sinologist.B. China and Brazil in Eyes of SinologistC. An Introduction to Sinologist's New BookD. The Future of China-Brazil Trade Relations【解析】32.D 句意理解题.根据画线句所在的段落"At the end of the 19th century, in Pernambuco,(a state in northeastern Brazil),ther e was a custom that children slept with clothes decorated with Chinese dragons." Teixeira a dded.19世纪末,在巴西东北部的一个州,在伯南布哥,有一个习俗,孩子们睡在装饰有中国龙的衣服上."可知划线句子表示的是:中国对巴西社会各个领域的影响.故选D.33.C 细节理解题.根据第四段"The book took him about 15 years to finish. "The impact of the book surprised me, thoug h it was published by a university publisher and it had a print run of just 1,000 copies," he said."Somehave said that the book represents a turning point in Chinese studies in Brazil."这本书花了他大约15年的时间才写完.他说:"这本书的影响令我吃惊,尽管它是由一家大学出版社出版的,印刷量只有1000册.有人说这本书代表了巴西中国研究的一个转折点."可知The sinologist's book标志着巴西人的汉语研究进入了一个新的阶段.故选C.34.A 细节理解题.根据倒数第二段"."It was through art that China awoke in me, first, curiosity, after that, interest, andfinally, passion," Teixeira said."正是通过艺术,中国在我心中觉醒,首先是好奇心,然后是兴趣,最后是激情,"特谢拉说."可知艺术激发了这位汉学家对中国研究的热情.故选A.35.B 文章题目.阅读全文可知本文主要是讲述了巴西汉学家(若泽)罗伯托•特谢拉•莱特对于中国文化的热爱,所以"China and Brazil in Eyes of Sinologist"作为题目最好.故选B.本文是一篇说明文,主要是讲述了巴西汉学家(若泽)罗伯托•特谢拉•莱特对于中国文化的热爱.阅读理解题测试考生在阅读基础上的逻辑推理能力,要求考生根据文章所述事件的逻辑关系,对未说明的趋势或结局作出合理的推断;或根据作者所阐述的观点理论,对文章未涉及的现象、事例给以解释.考生首先要仔细阅读短文,完整了解信息,准确把握作者观点.二、阅读七选五(本大题共5小题,共10.0分)China's General Administration of Press and Publication (GAPP)has issued a new Circular about Preventing the Teenagers from Online Game Addictions.(36) They will control the time and money spent by underage gamers.to prevent Teenagers from getting addicted to video games.Further,a real-name registration system will be created to check the identity of gamers against the national database.It was estimated about 620 million gamers had brought in as much as ﹩38 billion in revenue(收入)---out of which 60 percent came from mobile games.(37) In the first half of 2018,China accounted for 26.1 percent of global revenues in this industry space.According to a report last year,there are more than 800 million netizens in China and over 98 percent are smart phone users.Mobile games and PC games are the primary type of products in China's gaming market,and account for 66 percent and 28.5 percent of revenues.The new measures specifically target youth online gaming.It bans users aged under 18 from playing online games between 10 p.m.and 8 a.m.(338) A maximum of three hours per day on weekends and public holidays.The government is also targeting the profitable parts of online micro transactions (微交易).Gamers aged between 8 and 16 will only be able to add up to RMB 200 (﹩29)per month into their account.Gamers between 16 and 18 years old will be able to top up a maximum of RMB 400(﹩57).(39) Regulators will be allowed to check the identity of users with the national database.Users will be required to register their accounts with their real name and phone number.Commenting on the newest measures,the GAPP says it wants to clean up China's internet【解析】36.B.细节理解题.根据下文"They will control the time and money spent by underage gamers他们将控制未成年玩家的时间和金钱".可知此处应填"已经提出了一些新措施".故选B.37.E.细节理解题.根据前文"It was estimated about 620 million gamers had brought in as much as ﹩38 billion in revenue out of which 60 percent came from mobile games据估计,约6.2亿玩家带来了高达380亿美元的收入,其中60%来自手机游戏".可知此处应填"2018年,中国是世界上最大的游戏市场".故选E.38.F.细节理解题.根据前文"It bans users aged under 18 from playing online games between 10 p.m. and 8 a.m它禁止18岁以下的用户在晚上10点到早上8点之间玩网络游戏.".可知此处应填"青少年在工作日只能玩1.5小时".故选F.39.D.推理判断题.根据下文"Regulators will be allowed to check the identity of users with the national database监管机构将被允许在国家数据库中检查用户的身份".可知此处应填"此外,一套实名制的登记系统也正在建设中.".故选D.40.G.推理判断题.根据前文"Commenting on the newest measures, the GAPP says it wants to clean up China's internet space新闻出版总署在评论最新措施时说,它希望清理中国的互联网空间".可知此处应填"它还希望保护青少年的身心健康".故选G.本文是一篇选句填空,文章主要介绍了中国新闻出版总署近日发布了一份关于防止青少年沉迷网络游戏的新通知.考察学生的细节理解和推理判断能力,做细节理解题时一定要找到文章中的原句,和题干进行比较,再做出正确的选择.在做推理判断题不要以个人的主观想象代替文章的事实,要根据文章事实进行合乎逻辑的推理判断.三、完形填空(本大题共20小题,共30.0分)It was late,about 10:15 p.m.Janice Esposito jumped into her minivan (小货轩)and began the 20-minute(41) home to her husband and seven-year old Son.She'd just returned from (42) her mother and had traveled the(43) so many times.Out of (44)on that awful night,a car knocked into Esposito's minivan,pushing her backward(45)100 feet onto the railroad tracks.As it happened,Pete DiPinto was getting ready for bed.(46)he heard the sharp clang (哐当声)of metal on metal and breaking glass coming from not far outside his bedroom window.A volunteer firefighter and retired teacher,DiPinto,64,never (47)to think.He grabbed a flashlight and,still wore his pajamas (睡衣),(48) the door.The first car he(49),2,000 feet from his front yard,was the one that had hit Esposito.Once DiPinto(50)he driver was OK,he looked around and(51)Esposito's minivan sitting on the railroad tracks.And then he heard the urgent sound:an(52)train.DiPinto(53)to Esposito's minivan and banged on the driver's side window.She just looked at him and she seemed(54)."Honey,you're on the railroad tracks," DiPinto shouted."We have to get you(55) right now!" He pulled the handle(56),but the door was jammed.A heavy train,(57)at 65 miles per hour,was speeding up toward them.DiPinto ran to the passenger side and threw open the door.Please,God,don't let her be trapped,he thought.He pulled her toward him across the seat and rapidly walked her to(58)a few feet away Within Six seconds,the train ran into the minivan."It was like a Hollywood movie."But this story had a(n)(59)."Last night." South County Ambulance chief told CBS New York,"the (40)arrived in pajamas,not in a fire truck."41. A. walking B. arriving C. driving D. running42. A. visiting B. treating C. assisting D. finding43. A. field B. forest C. space D. route44. A. somewhere B. nowhere C. anywhere D. everywhere45. A. some B. only C. exactly D. enough46. A. while B. after C. when D. until47. A. failed B. began C. chose D. stopped48. A. held on to B. ran out ofC. stayed away fromD. came up to49. A. came upon B. waited for C. pulled up D. looked for50、 A. blessed B. informed C. concluded D. described51. A. followed B. searched C. reached D. spotted52. A. uprising B. oncoming C. ongoing D. outgoing53. A. rushed B. returned C. wandered D. escaped54. A. unlocked B. unaware C. unhealthy D. unhurt55. A. around B. off C. in D. down56. A. carefully B. roughly C. violently D. naturally57。

2020年福建省高三毕业班质量检查测试英语试卷word版3月29日

2020年福建省高三毕业班质量检查测试英语试卷word版3月29日

2020年福建省高三毕业班质量检查测试英语试卷本试卷共12页。

满分150分。

注意事项:1,答题前,考生务必在试题卷、答题卡规定的地方填写自己的准考证号、姓名。

考生要认真核对答题卡上粘贴的条形码的“准考证号、姓名”与考生本人准考证号、姓名是否一致。

2,回答选择题时,选出每小题答案后,用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。

如需改动,用橡皮擦干净后,再选涂其他答案标号。

回答非选择题时,将答案写在答题卡上,写在本试卷上无效。

3,考试结束,考生必须将试题卷和答题卡一并交回。

第一部分听力(共两节,满分30分)做题时,先将答案标在试卷上。

录音内容结束后,你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。

第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分,满分7.5分)听下面5段对话。

每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。

听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍例: How much is the shirt?A. £19. 15B. £9. 18C. £9. 15.答案是C1. What does the woman actually like?A. TravellingB. Relaxation.C. Working.2. What is the woman doing?A. Buying a ticketB. Asking the way.C. Checking the time.3. When will Sally see the dentist?A. At 8:00.B. At 9:30.C. At 10:30.4. What will the man help do?A. Find a volunteer.B. Get willing hands.C. Prepare for the conference.5. What do the speakers most possibly do?A. Use less plastics.B. Cut plastics out of life.C. Collect plastics in the ocean.第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)听下面5段对话或独白。

2020届福建省三明市高三上学期期末质量检测英语试题(word版)

2020届福建省三明市高三上学期期末质量检测英语试题(word版)

福建省三明市2020届高三上学期期末质量检测英语试题二、阅读理解(本大题共15小题)AMiddle School Academic Summer Camp CoursesEnrichment Theme:Creative MindsAugust 15- August 27A wide variety of enrichment courses await you at R-MA's Summer Academic Camp in the Northern Shenandoah Valley of Virginia.Come and explore the galaxy,master technology,broaden your reading base…It's a summer that you'll never forget!Science Explorer:Students will uses simple machines to invent Rube Goldberg challenges.Weekly creations will provide students chances to work together and think creativity with others.This course is our most popular,apply early to reserve your space!Reading & Writing:Get occupied with non-fictional text that describes some of the greatest inventors of all time.Create digital text that is both interactive and animated (交互的和动态的).History in Action:Recreate some of the most influential architectural features from the early civilizations by using everyday materials.Let your imagination head to another world with hands-on activities on a daily basis.Music:You can use our digital keyboarding software to make a variety of music Are there chances to play instruments in space?How does it sound and What are the challenges?Learn about how music plays a role in space.Middle School Academic Enrichment.Camp FeesTuition(学费):For one two-week session:645Forbothtwo-weeksessions:1180 Personal account:﹩565Notes:*There are four periods each day and each course runs for two periods.Students can only choose one or two topics for the summer.*All courses are for enrichment only.This is a learning enrichment camp,not a summer school program.Students cannot take these courses to make up for courses failed during the normal school year.*Tuition does not include the cost of meals or uniforms.Personal account covers board,uniforms and trips.21.What do the courses focus on for students?______A. Their teamwork.B. Their creativity.C. Their failed courses.D. Their school grades.22.How much will Steven pay for both History in Action and Music in total?______A. ﹩1180.B. ﹩1210.C. ﹩1290.D. ﹩1745.23.What will students have the chance to do at the Summer Camp?______A. Play various musical instruments.B. Turn ancient materials into products.C. Invent some stories about great scientists.D. Explore some simple machines for challenges.21.B.22.D23.D.BEleven-year-old Ruby Kate Chitsey loves asking the question"If you could have any three things,what would you want?" at nursing homes in Harrison.Even more amazing,she then sets out to make the residents who live in the nursing home realize their dreams.Last May,Ruby Kate noticed a resident named Pearl staring out a window.She seemed sad."What are you looking at?' Ruby Kate asked.Pearl said her dog was led away by his new owner because she couldn't afford to raise it.Ruby Kate and her mother,Amanda,asked around and discovered that many nursing home residents are unable to afford even the smallest luxuries.So Ruby Kate decided to do something about it.She started by asking residents what three things they wanted most in the world.Amanda worried that people would ask for cars and other things an 11-year-old wouldn't be able to provide.Instead,they asked for chocolate bars,McDonald fries,pants that ft properly and even just prayer.Using heir own money,the Chitseys granted the wishes of about 100 people in three months.Then they started asking for donations.The good people of Harrison responded enthusiastically,so much so hat Amanda set up a GoFundMe page,Three Wishes for Ruby's Residents,hoping to collect%5,000.They hit their goal in a month.After GoFundMe named Ruby Kate a Kid Hero and promoted her storyinternationally this past January,Three Wishes raised ﹩20,000 in 24 hours and more than ﹩250,000 in five months.Earlier this year,Three Wishes for Ruby's Residents became a nonprofit and launched its first nationwide chapters.Ruby Kate doesn't plan to stop there."I consider kindness to be my hobby,"she says,"and I'm very good at it."24.What inspired Ruby Kate to help residents at nursing homes?______A. Pearl's sadness for missing her dog.B. The kindness of residents at nursing homes.C. Many nursing home residents' lack of luxuries.D. Her experience of working in a nursing home.25.What can we learn from the passage?______A. Three Wishes has set up its worldwide branches.B. The Chitseys helped satisfy the residents' wishes.C. The nursing home introduced Ruby's story around the world.D. The Chitseys are wealthy enough to afford all residents' wishes.26.What do the numbers listed in Paragraph 4 indicate?______A. People were supportive.B. Ruby Kate was generous.C. Raising money was quite easy.D. The programme was profitable.27.Which of the following can best describe Ruby Kate?______A. Proud and enthusiastic.B. Creative and imaginative.C. Warm-hearted and selfless.D. Ambitious and modest.24.C.25.B.26.A27.CCNew South Wales,Australia,is setting up cameras as part of an effort to reduce the number of people preoccupied with wireless devices while they drive.It will be the first area in the world to use the technology to punish drivers distracted (分心)with telephone calls,social media or text messages.Road Safety experts are concerned about the growing number of accidents involving drivers using smart phones on the state's roads.They say drivers who use phones while driving greatly increase their chances of being involved in an accident.The New South Wales government plans to place 45 Mobile Phone Detection Cameras across the state by December.Each phone detection unit contains two cameras.One camera takes pictures of a vehicle's registration plate (牌照).A second camera looks through the front windrow of a car or truck to see what drivers are doing with their hands.The units use artificial intelligence to set aside drivers who are not touching their phones.Human beings then confirm if the pictures show illegal behavior before notice is sentto the vehicle's registered owner.A violation(违反)carries fine of ﹩232.Some cameraswill be permanently set up on roadsides.Others will be moved,from time to time,around the state.Two fixed cameras took photographs of 8.5 million vehicles as part of a six-month test earlier this year.The cameras took photos of more than 100,000 drivers with their hands on phones.One driver was using a phone and another electronic device,an Apple iPad,at the same time.Another driver had a passenger guide the vehicle while they both held phones,the state government said.28.What is the real purpose to set up cameras in New South Wale?______A. To keep records of the accidents.B. To promote the latest technology.C. To find illegal behavior of the drivers.D. To force drivers to focus more on driving.29.What can we infer from the road safety experts?______A. Smart-phones are main killers on the road.B. All accidents result from drivers' using cell-phones.C. Measures are badly needed to ban using phones while driving.D. Carrying a smart-phone while driving will cause an accident.30.How does the phone detection unit function effectively?______A. It corrects the drivers' wrong behavior.B. It has two cameras to record the plates.C. It sends a notice to the legal diver autonomously.D. It combines artificial intelligence with human's efforts.31.What did a six-month test show?______A. Electronic devices could help divers indeed.B. Mary passenger helped operate the vehicles.C. Many drivers used electronic devices while driving.D. It was common to be busy with two wireless devices.28.D 29.C 31.CDBEIJING/SAO PAULO-Chinese traditions like cockfighting,like-flying and fireworks have been quite common in Brazil for many years.Despite the thousands of kilometers between them,China's historical and artistic mark on Brazil has existed for about 300 years,said Brazilian sinologist (汉学家)Jose Roberto Teixeira Leite in his book China in Brazil.Influences from China can date from the colonial period,even up to the time after after Brazil's independence."The commercial relationship between the two countries has existed for a long time,he noted,adding that incoming ships would fill up Brazilian cities like Salvador,Rio de Janeiro and Recife with Chinese products like porcelain(瓷器),silk and fans He also found Chinese influence not only in the arts and architecture of Brazil but also in the most diverse areas of Brazilian society,like the economy,medicine and popular culture."At the end of the 19th century,in Pernambuco,(a state in northeastern Brazil),there was a custom that children slept with clothes decorated with Chinese dragons." Teixeira added.The book took him about 15 years to finish."The impact of the book surprised me,though it was published by a university publisher and it had a print run of just 1,000 copies," he said."Some have said that the book represents a turning point in Chinese studies in Brazil." Besides,the sinologist did research on the mark and presence of China in the architecture and arts of Brazil."It was through art that China awoke in me,first,curiosity,after that,interest,and finally,passion," Teixeira said.In 1992,the sinologist visited Macao to do research for his doctoral thesis about the marks and presence of China in Brazil,and that trip impressed him a lot.In 2013,Teixeira had a chance to visit the Chinese cities of Bejing,Shenzhen and Shanghai,and got to know"the past and present of the great country culturally,as well as its incredible material development."32.What does the underlined sentence imply?______A. Brazilian children's love for dragons as Chinese children.B. The development of China-Brazil frequent trade cooperation.C. A further understanding of the cultures of the two countries.D. China's influence on most diverse areas of Brazilian society.33.What marks a new stage of Chinese studies for Brazilian?______A. Children's clothes.B. The siniogist's traveling.C. The sinologist's book.D. China's porcelain.34.What fired the sinologist's passion for Chinese studies?______A. Chinese art.B. Chinese customs.C. The history of China.D. China's development.35.What is the best title for this passage?______A. The Impression of China on Sinologist.B. China and Brazil in Eyes of SinologistC. An Introduction to Sinologist's New BookD. The Future of China-Brazil Trade Relations32.D 33.C 34.A二、阅读七选五(本大题共5小题,共10.0分)China's General Administration of Press and Publication (GAPP)has issued a new Circular about Preventing the Teenagers from Online Game Addictions.(36) They will control the time and money spent by underage gamers.to prevent Teenagers from getting addicted to video games.Further,a real-name registration system will be created to check the identity of gamers against the national database.It was estimated about 620 million gamers had brought in as much as ﹩38 billion in revenue(收入)---out of which 60 percent came from mobile games.(37) In the first half of 2018,China accounted for 26.1 percent of global revenues in this industry space.According to a report last year,there are more than 800 million netizens in China and over 98 percent are smart phone users.Mobile games and PC games are the primary type of products in China's gaming market,and account for 66 percent and 28.5 percent of revenues.The new measures specifically target youth online gaming.It bans users aged under 18 from playing online games between 10 p.m.and 8 a.m.(338) A maximum of three hours per day on weekends and public holidays.The government is also targeting the profitable parts of online micro transactions (微交易).Gamers aged between 8 and 16 will only be able to add up to RMB 200 (﹩29)per month into their account.Gamers between 16 and 18 years old will be able to top up a maximum of RMB 400(﹩57).(39) Regulators will be allowed to check the identity of users with the national database.Users will be required to register their accounts with their real name and phone number.Commenting on the newest measures,the GAPP says it wants to clean up China's internet【解析】BEFDG三、完形填空(本大题共20小题,共30.0分)It was late,about 10:15 p.m.Janice Esposito jumped into her minivan (小货轩)and began the 20-minute(41) home to her husband and seven-year old Son.She'd just returned from (42) her mother and had traveled the(43) so many times.Out of (44)on that awful night,a car knocked into Esposito's minivan,pushing her backward(45)100 feet onto the railroad tracks.As it happened,Pete DiPinto was getting ready for bed.(46)he heard the sharp clang (哐当声)of metal on metal and breaking glass coming from not far outside his bedroom window.A volunteer firefighter and retired teacher,DiPinto,64,never (47)to think.He grabbed a flashlight and,still wore his pajamas (睡衣),(48) the door.The first car he(49),2,000 feet from his front yard,was the one that had hit Esposito.Once DiPinto(50)he driver was OK,he looked around and(51)Esposito's minivan sitting on the railroad tracks.And then he heard the urgent sound:an(52)train.DiPinto(53)to Esposito's minivan and banged on the driver's side window.She just looked at him and she seemed(54)."Honey,you're on the railroad tracks," DiPinto shouted."We have to get you(55) right now!" He pulled the handle(56),but the door was jammed.A heavy train,(57)at 65 miles per hour,was speeding up toward them.DiPinto ran to the passenger side and threw open the door.Please,God,don't let her be trapped,he thought.He pulled her toward him across the seat and rapidly walked her to(58)a few feet away Within Six seconds,the train ran into the minivan."It was like a Hollywood movie."But this story had a(n)(59)."Last night." South County Ambulance chief told CBS New York,"the (40)arrived in pajamas,not in a fire truck."41. A. walking B. arriving C. driving D. running42. A. visiting B. treating C. assisting D. finding43. A. field B. forest C. space D. route44. A. somewhere B. nowhere C. anywhere D. everywhere45. A. some B. only C. exactly D. enough46. A. while B. after C. when D. until47. A. failed B. began C. chose D. stopped48. A. held on to B. ran out ofC. stayed away fromD. came up to49. A. came upon B. waited for C. pulled up D. looked for50、 A. blessed B. informed C. concluded D. described51. A. followed B. searched C. reached D. spotted52. A. uprising B. oncoming C. ongoing D. outgoing53. A. rushed B. returned C. wandered D. escaped54. A. unlocked B. unaware C. unhealthy D. unhurt55. A. around B. off C. in D. down56. A. carefully B. roughly C. violently D. naturally57。

福建省三明市普通高中2019-2020学年高三上学期期末英语试题(解析版)

福建省三明市普通高中2019-2020学年高三上学期期末英语试题(解析版)

2019-2020 学年三明市普通高中第一学期期末质量检测高三英语试题第二部分阅读理解(共两节,满分40分)第一节(共15小题;每小题2分,满分30分)阅读下列短文,从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

AMiddle School Academic Summer Camp CoursesEnrichment Theme: Creative MindsAugust 15- August 27A wide variety of enrichment courses await you at R-MA’s Summer Academic Camp in the Northern Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. Come and explore the galaxy, master technology, broaden your reading base….It’s a summer that you’ll never forget!Science Explorer:Students will uses simple machines to invent Rube Goldberg challenges. Weekly creations will provide students chances to work together and think creativity with others. This course is our most popular, apply early to reserve your space!Reading & Writing:Get occupied with non-fictional text that describes some of the greatest inventors of all time. Create digital text that is both interactive and animated (交互的和动态的).History in Action:Recreate some of the most influential architectural features from the early civilizations by using everyday materials. Let your imagination head to another world with hands-on activities on a daily basis.Music:You can use our digital keyboarding software to make a variety of music Are there chances toplay instruments in space? How does it sound and What are the challenges? Learn about how music plays a role in space.Middle School Academic Enrichment. Camp FeesTuition (学费): For one two-week session:$ 645For both two-week sessions: $1180Personal account: $565Notes:* There are four periods each day and each course runs for two periods. Students can only choose one or two topics for the summer.* All courses are for enrichment only. This is a learning enrichment camp, not a summer school program. Students cannot take these courses to make up for courses failed during the normal school year.* Tuition does not include the cost of meals or uniforms. Personal account covers board, uniforms and trips.1. What do the courses focus on for students?A. Their teamwork.B. Their creativity.C. Their failed courses.D. Their school grades.2. How much will Steven pay for both History in Action and Music in total?A. $1180.B. $1210.C. $1290.D. $1745.3. What will students have the chance to do at the Summer Camp?A. Play various musical instruments.B. Turn ancient materials into products.C. Invent some stories about great scientists.D. Explore some simple machines for challenges.【答案】1. B 2. D 3. D【解析】【分析】这是一篇说明文。

福建省2020届高三英语上学期期末考试试卷

福建省2020届高三英语上学期期末考试试卷

上学期期末考试高三英语第一部分听力 (共两节, 满分30分)第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分,满分7.5分)听下面5段对话。

每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项,并标在试卷的相应位置。

听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

1. Where is the man’s passport?A. In his car.B. In his bag.C. In his pocket.2. What will the woman do next?A. Get off at the next stop.B. Walk to the university.C. Take the downtown bus.3. What does the woman like best about the shirt?A. The price.B.The color.C. The material.4. What does the man say about Stephanie?A. She will get well soon.B. She is coming to the beach.C. She has a very bad cold.5. Where does this conversation probably take place?A. At a clothing store.B. In a tailor’s shop.C. At a laundry.第二节 (共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)听下面5段对话。

每段对话后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项,并标在试卷的相应位置。

听每段对话前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟。

听完后,各小题给出5秒钟的做答时间。

每段对话读两遍。

听第6段材料,回答第6、7题。

6. According to the man, what is special at the Salvadoran restaurant?A. Corn pancakes.B. A certain kind of soup.C.A special drink.7. Where is El Salvador?A. In South America.B. In Central America.C. In the north of Mexico.听第7段材料,回答第8、9题。

2020-2021学年福建省三明市高三(上)期末英语试卷(附解析)

2020-2021学年福建省三明市高三(上)期末英语试卷(附解析)

2020-2021学年福建省三明市高三(上)期末英语试卷一、阅读理解(本大题共15小题,共37.5分)ADo you dream of working from home?We are looking to offer you an experience that could be not just your new normal,but your new BETTER.Here's a list of work-at-home companies that regularly hire individuals for lawful work-from-home jobs. Companies Hiring Now:Quality Documentation Specialist(Medical Transcription)-NuanceProvide documentation coverage for a set of healthcare providers,which involves listening to audio recordings of patient clinic visits and using technology to summarize medical facts in professional clinical reports.Previous experience preferred,but not necessary.Full-time,$13per hour.Executive Assistant to CEO-BlavityManage a heavy calendar;schedule and confirm appointments,prepare routes,coordinate accommodations,restaurant reservations,ground transportation,etc.A high school degree required,and2years of experience is a must.Hiring in Los Angeles,CA Full-time.$13per hour+benefits.Copy/Content Editor-WebFXEdit an array of consent types from blog posts to sales copy to long-form content,spanning over800+industries.Work with over1,000+different publishers on the web/in the media, ranging from entertainment and lifestyle to industry-specific opportunities.Contract,Full-time,$15-$18per hour.Customer Service Representative-SitelWork with some of the world's best brands to support customers with billing inquiries, account or product questions,service orders,installation scheduling,troubleshooting,and more-via phone,email,chat,and social media.Hiring in all states besides CA,NY,and WA.Part-time,$13.25per hour.1.Which company requires work experience?______A.Nuance.B.Blavity.C.WebFX.D.Sitel.2.Who will be paid the most on an hourly basis according to the text?______A.The content editor.B.The executive assistant.C.The documentation specialist.D.The customer service representative.3.What do the last two position-holders need to do?______A.Cooperate with famous publishers.B.Arrange all the affairs for the boss.C.Provide relevant services to customers.D.Get the work done on the internet.BCertain unfortunate events possess the power to turn over life completely.While most people encounter difficulty accepting the situation and spend most time losing sleep over it,a few individuals are courageous enough to accept it,with a big smile on their face.Ian is a former Golf player.Just like most people have dreams,so did Ian.With his passion, commitment,and expertise in the sport,the Golfer has been a keen golf player throughout his life.Dreaming of trying to get in the Senior Tour,Ian wanted to give it a try.Nevertheless, life has other plans.In1996,Ian was diagnosed with a brain tumor(肿瘤)on his left side.After battling a life-threatening illness,Ian's life decided to take another turn completely.In2006,with his left side feeling extremely numb,Ian found out that he had a major stroke in the hospital.The stroke was so critical that he ended up being severely disabled.Doctors told him that he might not walk ever again,let alone playing Golf.Upon realizing that he has lost the chance of playing the Senior Tour,he was heartbroken. However,the power of the inner will of an individual is capable of moving mountains.The huge setback in Ian's life wasn't powerful enough to demotivate the high-spirited individual. Ian took this obstacle in life as a challenge and decided to take it head-on rather than waste time dwelling over it.With the optimistic thinking of"A disability is not an inability",he decided to start writing and promoting Golf for the disabled.Ian is a man of bravery.He described his life as"still living the dream".How he fought to recover from the deadly illness,followed by the stroke,is nothing but an incredible journey,which is an inspiration to people.4.How does the passage begin?______A.By telling the story directly.B.By presenting the best thought.C.By talking about life philosophy.D.By describing growth experience.5.What does the underlined word"demotivate"in the fourth passage mean?______A.Discourage.B.Disappoint.C.Stimulate.D.Inspire.6.What's the author's attitude towards Ian's experience?______A.Ambiguous.B.Admiring.C.Sympathetic.D.Disapproving.7.What does the author mainly want to convey?______A.Be a brave man.B.Life is full of surprises.C.Live with dreams.D.Face up to life's challenges.CAs is known,honesty is a virtue.It is admired in every culture.It means telling the truth and being fair and upright.So,is it necessary to be honest all the time?Could upping one's personal honesty light up a pleasure center in his own brain?My6-year-old daughter said that telling the truth made her feel"gold in her brain".Once she asked me if the cat really went to sleep last year,or if that actually meant that I had killed him.I sighed,wondering if I should wait to start this honesty project until my child grew up.But I braved it and told her,"Yes,I had made the choice for him,because he was suffering and I wanted him to be comfortable."It struck me that the choice to lie or be honest was often a choice between two equally undesirable things.Telling my daughter the truth did not make me happier,but lying would not either.There was another scene.When a client accidentally paid me twice as much money for a project-sending a$1,000check a week after he'd paid me-there was no internal debate.It was$1,000,so obviously,I notified the client.But when the McDonald's cashier gave me an extra dollar in change and the line had been so long and all I wanted was a Diet Coke and my kids were acting crazily in the back seat,it was a different story.Even though I gave the dollar back,I almost didn't,because an extra dollar was such a small thing and seemed somehow justified.Had I not focused on honesty,I would not have given it back.When people were more honest,they also tended to feel better about their relationships and social interactions,the researchers found.This rang true to me,mostly because I felt betterabout myself.And focusing on honesty helped me feel that I was doing my part.It might even make me feel as if I had gold in my brain.8.What's the function of the two questions in Paragraph1?______A.To introduce the topic of honesty.B.To help develop readers'good quality.C.To remind readers to mind their manners.D.To teach everyone not to lie but be honest.9.How did the author feel on hearing the question about the death of the cat?______A.Guilty.B.Confused.C.Regretful.D.Shamed.10.What does the author mainly want to express in Paragraph3?______A.Honesty doesn't lie in small instances.B.Honesty is measured by the amount of money.C.He struggled more with the small instances of honesty.D.He experienced some different incidents about honesty.11.What's the author's opinion on honesty?______A.A white lie can be helpful.B.Honesty makes people better off.C.It is essential to be honest in daily life.D.One should be honest in small things.DPeople have long dreamt of a car that flies through the sky.Japan's Sky Drive has carried out a successful,but modest test flight of such a vehicle carrying a person.It is just one of the many"flying car"projects around the world.In a video shown to reporters, a vehicle that looked like a motorcycle lined up to two meters off the ground.It flew in circles in a protected area for four minutes.Tomohiro Fukuzawa heading the Sky Drive effort said he hopes the flying car can be made into a real-life product by2023.However,he noted the importance of safety."Of the world's more than100flying car projects,only a handful has succeeded with a person on board.I hope many people want to ride it and feel safe."The machine so far can fly for Just5to10minutes,but if the flight time can be extended to30 minutes,the car will have more possibilities.Unlike airplanes and helicopters,"electric vertical (垂直的)takeoff and landing"vehicles,or eVTOL,generally offer quick point-to-point personal travel.They could do away with having to deal with airports,traffic jams.Suchvehicles could even fly without a pilot.Sky Drive's flying car began as a volunteer project in2012.The project received financial support from top Japanese companies including carmaker Toyota,electronics company Panasonic.A demonstration flight three years ago did not go well.But the flying car has improved,and the project recently received additional support of$37million,including money from the Development Bank of Japan.The Japanese government has expressed support for the futuristic project,with a"road map"for business services by2023.The goal is to expand the flying car's commercial use by the2030s.It also has noted possible uses for connecting faraway areas and providing transportation in disasters.12.What can we learn about the flying car according to the text?______A.It's a kind of motorcycle.B.It has been put into use.C.Its safety factor is high.D.Its flight time is limited.pared with airplanes,the flying car of Japan's Sky Drive______.A.needs to land at the airportB.will get stuck in traffic jams easilyC.can fly as high as you likeD.may travel automatically14.Why is the Japanese government in favor of the project?______A.To increase people's yearly income.B.To ease the traffic pressure nationwide.C.To make flying cars more used in business.D.To improve the transportation in remote regions.15.What can be a suitable title for the text?______A.History of eVTOL SystemsB.Japan's Sky Drive Flying CarC.A Volunteer ProjectD.Sky Drive's Bright Future二、阅读七选五(本大题共5小题,共12.5分)In business and in life,silence could help you to get acquainted with the power of the pause. Knowing when to be tight-lipped can give you the upper hand in everything from sales deals and pay talks to presentations and staff development.(1)______At your next meeting,wait for a pause in conversation and try to measure how long it lasts.Chances are-especially among English speakers-it will be a second or two at most.Even among sign language speakers,studies show that typically we leave less than a second between taking turns to talk.(2)______What one culture considers an awkward pause,others see a valuable moment of reflection and a sign of respect for what the last speaker has said.Researchers found that when a silence in conversation lasted four seconds,people started to feel unsettled.(3)______It is nearly twice as long as in Americans'meetings.Native English speakers tend to be most uncomfortable with long gaps in a discussion.And yet,the Finns who prize privacy,reserve and the art of listening are happy to sit in studied thoughtfulness.(4)______In the US,it may come from the history of colonial America as a crossroads of many different peoples.When they have difference,it's hard to establish common understanding unless people talk and there is understandably a kind of anxiety unless people are engaged to establish a common life.(5)______When there's more similarity perhaps it's easier for some kinds of silence to appear.A.So sometimes silence really is golden.B.This applies also to some extent to London.C.But the view of silence differs across cultures.D.You should know when to speak and when to stop.E.English people don't like silence that makes people embarrassed.F.So why do native English speakers find long pauses hard to handle?G.In contrast,Japanese people were happy with silence of8.2seconds.16. A.A B.B C.C D.D E.E F.F G.G17. A.A B.B C.C D.D E.E F.F G.G18. A.A B.B C.C D.D E.E F.F G.G19. A.A B.B C.C D.D E.E F.F G.G20. A.A B.B C.C D.D E.E F.F G.G三、完形填空(本大题共15小题,共15.0分)I remember looking out the blurred(模糊的)icy window,saw my son imprinting his little (1)______in the clean,white snow.I decided to step out to feel the(2)______,cold air.The freezing rain made the tree branches sparkle like glass and blurred the windows from being(3)______by ice.A few minutes going by,his red jacket slowly disappeared in the (4)______.Not knowing why he wanted to go out in this weather,I let him out(5)______.I wanted him to experience his(6)______,along with feeling playing in the snow,(7)______I didn't let him out often.Yes,I'm a(8)______overprotective mom.I decided to(9)______and allow my son to live his own life.He had friends to(10)______him but I still worried about him.What if he (11)______and fell?What if he was bleeding?Oh God,why did I let him go out without me?I lay on the couch thinking of all the endless(12)______that something wrong happened.Why was I so(13)______?I hope my son wasn't like that.After an hour passed by,my son finally came home,perfectly safe and(14)______.Hardly anyone touched a hair on my little boy's head.He was the type to(15)______his food and toys, and just be super friendly;it was my favorite part about him.He was just the cutest,caring boy ever.21. A.figure B.footprints C.shadow D.mark22. A.damp B.thick C.faint D.fresh23. A.pressed B.printed C.covered D.blown24. A.distance B.darkness C.sidewalk D.sunlight25. A.anyway B.instead C.somehow D.otherwise26. cation B.hardship C.freedom D.childhood27. A.when B.after C.until D.since28. A.simply B.pretty C.sharp D.deeply29. A.give up B.make it C.let go D.get away30. A.support B.accompany fort D.appreciate31. A.lost B.hurt C.cried D.slipped32. A.consequences B.difficulties C.possibilities D.explanations33. A.annoyed B.pessimistic C.frustrated D.desperate34. A.natural B.calm C.brave D.sound35. A.share B.make C.enjoy D.treasure四、语法填空(本大题共1小题,共15.0分)36.Duilian is traditional Chinese couplets,also known as yinglian or duizi.According to theusage,it can be(1)______(general)classified into Spring Festival couplets,wedding couplets,trade couplets,social couplets and entertaining or(2)______(humor)couplets.The traditional couplets vary greatly in(3)______(long).The shortest one contains one or two characters,and the longest one contains several hundred characters, usually(4)______(find)on ancient Chinese buildings.A couplet must have the following features:(5)______number of characters of one line is equal to that of the other line and both lines have the same sense groups.A couplet writer may show his feelings by means of describing the scenery or expresshis wishes in his works.(6)______he wants to convey,the writer is expected to begood at summarization and Chinese(7)______(produce)a couplet with several characters that is excellent in both content and language.Chinese couplets are widely kept both in modern cities and rural areas of China.(8)______the cultural exchanges among different countries all over the world,they also(9)______(begin)to spread to Vietnam,Japan,and Singapore in the20th century.As a result,the custom of putting up Spring Festival couplets(10)______(observe)in these countries at present as well.五、书面表达(本大题共2小题,共40.0分)37.你校正在组织英语演讲活动,请你用英文发表关于学生如何保护视力的演讲,内容包括:1.中学生视力现状;2.保护视力的建议。

2020届三明市第一中学高三英语上学期期末考试试卷及答案解析

2020届三明市第一中学高三英语上学期期末考试试卷及答案解析

2020届三明市第一中学高三英语上学期期末考试试卷及答案解析第一部分阅读(共两节,满分40分)第一节(共15小题;每小题2分,满分30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AI started working with my hands at a young age. The youngest of five brothers, I took on the role as a “maintenance (维修) man” at an early age for our family’s small grocery store. Often my dad wouldn’t give me a clear idea of how something shouldbe done, so I just had to figure it out by researching or through trial and error.Fast forward to 2016 and those problem-solving skills would become the focus of Tippecanoe High School’s Homebuilding class. I knew I wanted to teach the students skills that went beyond just being able to hammer nails or cut pieces of two-by-fours. The problem was that we didn’t have the resources at the time to do much else. The idea of attracting some type of funding seemed very important. Designing, building and selling a tiny house on wheels seemed like the perfect project to accomplishthe task. I reached out to a number of local businesses and most of them responded with the greatest support for what x k w we were doing.This year we added a new element to the program. Through one of our partners, we were able to connect with the nonprofit Veteran’s Ananda Incorporated. Students in the Homebuilding class are leading the design and production of micro houses to be donated to this organization. The new partnership gives the students another focus to consider when designing and building the houses.There has been no shortage of students since our first year. Three years ago we had 41 students, the next 191, and this year it was limited to just over 160 students so we could have a safe and manageable classroom environment. The number of girls taking the class has risen steadily over the last few years as well. This class offers something for everyone and the skills are universal.1. How can we describe the young author?A. He opened a small grocery store.B. He did a lot of research in the lab.C. He enjoyed doing hands-on activities.D. He learnt about maintenance from his father.2. What do the underlined words “the task” in paragraph 2 refer to?A. Getting some financial support.B. Selling a tiny house on wheels.C. Reaching out to many local businesses.D. Offering the students some problem-solving skills.3. What can be inferred about the Homebuilding class from the last paragraph?A. Its size needs increasing.B. Itis popular with the students.C. It has caused some safety concerns.D. Its classroom environment is hard to manage.BYu Chenrui, 29, is a maker of automata (机关人偶) in Chengdu, Sichuan province. Automata are built to look like humans or animals and give the illusion (错觉) of being able to move ontheir own, “The art form amazes me, because it combines various skills, from storytelling to mechanics, and the pieces are built with a sense of humor,” Yu says. His creations have caught the attention of well-known artists and his fancy pieces of art have attracted collectors worldwide.Interested in handcrafts as a boy, Yu first encountered automata designed by Japanese artist Kazuaki at an exhibition in 2015 when he studied at the Communication University of China in Beijing. “It was like meeting a like-minded friend, ” Yu says, recalling the moment. As an art and design major, he began to learn the craft by himself and, with the support of his tutor, he kept studying and examining automata in school.When he graduated in 2016, Yu landed a job at an advertising agency in Beijing. He stayed on at the company for three years because, at that time, he was not sure that he could make a living out of his hobby. While working as a designer Yu kept exploring and advancing his skills in wood carving and mechanics. Eventually, despite the job’s good salary, it was not enough to make up for not following his true passion. Finally, in 2018, Yu quit his job and returned to Chengdu to open his automata workshop.To keep himself occupied while running his workshop, he planted blueberries, raspberries and cherries. He watered, weeded and added fertilizer (肥料) every day. “Daily routines helped me calm down and inspire my creativity, which resulted in an automaton called To Observe the Autumn,” Yu says.Over time, Yu’s reputation grew and his business flourished (兴旺). Many of Yu’s creations are built with a dash of wisdom, a sprinkle of humor and are inspired by observations of real life. Yu knows that there are many more creative ideas waiting to be expressed. “It feels quite good to be fully devoted to automata creation and I am still searching for myself.”4. What can we learn from the first paragraph?A. Yu is equipped with various skills.B. Yu is a person full of sense of humor.C Yu is now gaining recognition worldwide.D. Yu is following the latest trend in handcraft.5. Why did Yu quit his job in Beijing?A. He couldn't make a living out of it.B. He wanted to pursue his own dream.C. He missed his family in Chengdu.D. He thought he had a lot experience.6. According to Yu, what contributes to his creativity as an automata artist?A. The fruits he grows.B. Success of his business.C. His devotion to the job.D. Observation from daily life.7. Which of the following can best describe Yu’s story?A. There is no end to learning.B. Great hopes make great man.C. Actions speak louder than words.D. Experience is the mother of wisdom.CA male tiger was rescued in Mishan city, Northeast China's Heilongjiang province, on Friday. A tiger was recently seen on the Siner Russian border(边界),but there is no evidence to suggest this is the same tiger or that it had lost its way from Russia.Wherever it may have come from, cross-border protection of endangered species is a problem. According to Ma Jianzhang, a senior wild animal researcher in China, tigers know no borders, which have been built to stop humans from illegally crossing over. However, these borders also stop the free movement of tigers, thus preventing their breeding(繁殖)and exchange of genes.The Sino-Russian border alsocomes in the way ofprotecting tigers in the region. Data show about 500 to 550 Siberian tigers, or over 90 percent of the species, live in the wild in Russia; 27 live in the wild in China, and 50 inthe border region. Sometimes tigers lose their way across the border and that is hindering(妨碍)efforts to stop illegal hunting and protecting them.Fortunately, both China and Russia have realized this problem and are working toward solving it. As early as 2010, the two countries established a cross-border protection network aimed at strengthening communication on protecting tigers in the northeast. The countries have also held anti-poaching(反偷猎)activities together. In 2019,two national parks from the two countries signed a three-year deal to share research data on tigers, greatly improving the living conditions of Siberian tigers in the wild.However, much more needs to be done to protect the species. It is necessary to combine the tiger protection areas in the two countries. That will require greater efforts from both sides and some difficulties might remain even then. Fortunately, both countries have been taking effective measures to provide the endangered species a better home.8. What's the original purpose of setting up the Sino-Russian borders?A. To ban people from illegal crossings.B. To help protect tigers in the region.C. To protect tigers from losing their way.D. To stop tigers' breeding and exchange of genes.9. What does the underlined phrase “comes in the way of” probably mean?A. keeps from.B. is on the way toC. is aimed atD. keeps up10. What is the focus of Paragraph 4 ?A. Recent studies and researches on tigers.B. Joint efforts by China and Russia to protect tigers.C. The possible effects of establishing a networkD. Reasons for improving the living conditions of tigers.11. What's the author's purpose in writing the text?A. To inform the possible dangers of tiger protection.B. To cover the news about a missing tiger on the border.C. To put forward suggestions on finding the missing tiger.D. To report the problems and measures of cross-border tiger protection.DOne day, when I was working as a psychologist(心理学家)in England, an adolescent boy showed up in my office. It was David. He kept walking up and down restlessly, his face pale, and his hands shaking slightly. His head teacher had referred him to me.“This boy has lost his family,” he wrote. “He is understandably very sad and refuses to talk to others, and I’m very worried about him. Can you help?”I looked at David and showed him to a chair. How could I help him? There are problems psychology doesn’t have the answer to, and which no words can describe. Sometimes the best thing one can do is to listen openly andsympathetically(同情)The first two times we met, David didn’t say a word. He sat there, only looking up to look at the children’s drawings on the wall behind me. I suggested we play a game of chess. He nodded. After that he played chess with me every Wednesday afternoon---in complete silence and without looking at me. It’s not easy to cheat in chess, but I admit I made sure David won once or twice.Usually, he arrived earlier than agreed, took the chess board and pieces from the shelf and began setting them up before I even got a chance to sit down. It seemed as if he enjoyed my company(陪伴). But why did he never look at me?“Perhaps he simply needs someone to share his pain with,” I thought. “Perhaps he senses that I respect his suffering.” Some months later, when we were playing chess, he looked up at me suddenly.“It’s your tum,” he said.After that day, David started talking. He got friends in school and joined a bicycle club. He wrote to me a few times, about his biking with some friends, and about his plan to get into university. Now he had really started to live his own life.Maybe I gave David something. But I also learned that one…without any words---can reach out to another person. All it takes is a hug, a shoulder to cry on, a friendly touch, and an ear that listens.12. When he first met the author, David .A. felt a little excitedB. looked a little nervousC. walked energeticallyD. showed up with his teacher13. David enjoyed being with the author because he .A. wanted to ask the author for adviceB. liked the children’s drawings in the officeC. beat the author many times in the chess gameD. needed to share sorrow with the author14. What can be inferred about David?A. He liked biking before he lost his family.B. He recovered after months of treatment.C. He went into university soon after starting to talk.D. He got friends in school before he met the author.15. What made David change?A. The author’s silent communication with him.B. His teacher’s help.C. The author’s friendship.D. His exchange of letters with the author.第二节(共5小题;每小题2分,满分10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。

福建省三明市2020届高三质量检查英语试题 Word版含解析

福建省三明市2020届高三质量检查英语试题 Word版含解析

2020年三明市普通高中毕业班质量检查A卷第二部分阅读理解(共两节 ,满分40分)第一节(共 15小题;每小题2分,满分30分)阅读下列短文,从每题所给的ABC和D四个选项中,选出最佳选项。

AGreat Activities for Nature LoversHikingOne of the easiest and most accessible ways to get close to nature is by setting out on a good old fashioned hike. Hiking generally doesn't require any fancy equipment or special skills, just a piece of map and a thirst for adventure. This activity can be as relaxing as you make it.Backcountry CampingWhy limit yourself to just a day hike when you can have a full weekend for a longer adventure? Backcountry camping involves packing your tent,sleeping gear ,food, and water on your back to set up camp in a remote location. I you’re an experienced hiker and camper ,this is an excellent way to test your survival skills and explore the wilderness.Mountain and Road BikingUnlike long hikes through the woods , biking allows you to cover more ground and travel farther in nature. Mountain biking typically involves riding up and down steep slopes , between trees , and over rocks. If this sounds too intense or your tires aren't suited for rugged terrain( 地形) , consider taking a road bike on paved trails through forest preserves or along country roads.GardeningContrary to popular belief, you don't have to travel beyond your own backyard to experience the beauty of nature every day. If your personality is less adventurous or your mobility restricted, consider planting a garden to grow your own vegetables , fruit , herbs,or flowers. There's something truly satisfying about mixing up a salad with fresh ingredients you grow yourself. One of the best parts about spending time in gardening is that it doesn't have to break your budget and anyone can do it.1. W hat do hikers need for hiking?A. Practical skills.B. Necessary equipment.C. A useful map.D. A relaxed mood.2. W hat's NOT the advantage of gardening according to the text?A. You don't need to go far to enjoy the beauty of nature.B. It gives you a sense of satisfaction when cooking with fresh ingredients.C. It doesn't take any energy or money to do it.D. I’s easy to start it for anyone who likes it.3. Which of the following can take you to travel farthest?A. Hiking.B. Backcountry Camping.C. Mountain and Road Biking.D. Gardening.【答案】1. C 2. C 3. C【解析】【分析】这是一篇说明文。

2020届三明市第一中学高三英语上学期期末考试试题及答案

2020届三明市第一中学高三英语上学期期末考试试题及答案

2020届三明市第一中学高三英语上学期期末考试试题及答案第一部分阅读(共两节,满分40分)第一节(共15小题;每小题2分,满分30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ALocated besideLake Geneva, the Olympic Museum houses more than 10,000 artificial objects and hours of interactive contents highlighting some of the best moments during the Olympics. Here are some of the museum’s most moving moments.The Olympic ParkThe journey through the Olympic Museum begins in the Olympic Park, an 8,000-square-meter outdoor area in front of the museum overlooking Lake Geneva and theAlps. The park contains artwork and sculptures that show respect to the world of sport.The first Olympic symbolThe “Olympic Rings” flag was designed by Coubertin in 1913. The rings represent the five continents that participate in the Olympics: Africa, Asia,America,AustraliaandEurope. The six color1 s include at least one color1 that is represented on the flag of every country.The stadiumsThe stadiums that host the Olympic Games are as much of a celebration of design as the games are a celebration of sportsmanship. Guests can explore plans and models of Olympic stadiums’ past and present, including one of the games’ most attractive stadiums, the Bird’s Nest from Beijing 2008 Olympics.The Olympic medalsHave you ever wondered what an Olympic medal looks like? The Olympic Museum has a room that houses every bronze, silver, and gold medal from every Olympic Games dating back to the first modern Olympics of 1896. Each medal design is a unique representation of the year and location in which the games were held.1.Which moment do you see first when exploring the Olympic Museum?A.The Olympic Park.B.The first Olympic symbol.C.The stadiums.D.The Olympic medals.2.What do you know from The first Olympic symbol?A.The first modern Olympics took place inGreece.B.There are six color1 s on the flag of every country.C.Australia used to be the largest continent on earth.D.The “Olympic Rings” flag was created in 1913.3.What can you do in the section of The stadiums?A.Admire the view ofLake Geneva.B.Meet some famous designers.C.Enjoy the model of the Bird’s Nest.D.Talk with guests of honour.BIn the Hollywood industry, most of the studios are using AI to make movies for various reasons such as getting the actors out of danger, replacing the actors indifferent scenes, forming appealing atmosphere to enhance(增强)the views, etc.Directors and producers are using VFX (Visual effects), animations and AI to makea model that looks like the actor and replaces the actor's place. In particular, AI is used in scenes where actor shave to produce certain stunts (特技)to develop setups in the studio artificially. VFX is used to later change the internal studio backgroundsto a different place in the movie.There are many movies with two characters of the same actor. When AI was not a part of the film, editors used different methods to show the two aspects of the same actor in one scene, but now AI is being used to form the second character of the same actor and is being performed to the viewers.By a perfect combination of animation, VFX and AI, realistic models are being created. And the most fun part is the fictitious character can hold the face of the actor but the age, hairstyles, and clothing can be changed to create more enhanced looks according to the movie scene and story. With the help of AI, the directors recreating appealing scenes to enhance the thrill and excitement. InJurassic Park,no dinosaurs were running but with the help of AI and visual effects, we could enjoy the scenes and the atmospheres.The directors and the producers direct to form a green screen including the obstacles and those green screens get replaced with the views that are made from AI and VFX, and the actors make the scenes alive and deliver the most suitable action-packed movie scenes. This method also enhances the viewers' experience, which makes the movie a blockbuster(大片).4. What does the author intend to tell us in paragraph 1?A. How AI helps actors.B. What AI brings to movies.C. Why AI is applied to movies.D. Where AI is made full use of.5. What can we infer from paragraph 3?A. AI can be used as an editor.B. Editors consider AI irreplaceable.C. Editors used many methods to replace AI.D. AI makes what used to be complex scenes easier.6. What's the author's attitude to using VFX, animations and AI in movies?A. Supportive.B. Sceptical.C. Unconcerned.D. Enthusiastic.7. Which of the following could be the best title for thetext?A. What AI Brings Out Hollywood MoviesB. Why AI Is Applied to Hollywood MoviesC. Which Hollywood Movies Make Much Use of AID. How AI Is Being Applied to Hollywood MoviesCA cheap printed sensor could transmit wildfire warnings. Wildfires have recently destroyed regions across the world, and theirgravityis increasing. Hoping to reduce harm, researchersled by Yapei Wang, a Chinese chemist ofRenminUniversity, say they have developed an inexpensive sensor to detect such fires earlier with less effort.Current detection methods rely heavily on human watchfulness, which can delay an effective response. Most wildfires are reported by the general public, and other alerts come from routine foot patrols and watchtower observers. Passing planes and satellites also occasionally spot something, but “the fire first appears on the ground," Wang says. “ When you see the fire from the sky, it is too late. ”The team says its new sensor can be placed near tree trunks' bases and send a wireless signal to a nearby receiver if there is a dramatic temperature increase. That heat also powers the sensor itself, without replacing batteries. The team printed the substances onto ordinary paper to create a sensor for just $ 0.40.But improving coordination among the different agencies involved in firefighting is even more crucial to address, says Graham Kent, an earthquake expert at theUniversityofNevada,Reno, who was not part of the study.Kentis director of ALERTWildfire, a network that uses cameras and crowd sourcing to watch for fires inCalifornia,NevadaandOregon. “The whole way that you respond to a fire until it's put out is like a ballet," he says. “You'd have to choreograph (设计) it just so, with resources precisely used at the right time and place and in the right order from detection to confirmation to assignment to extinguishment (熄灭).Fire detection is just step one.Wang says his team's next steps are to extend the device'ssignal range beyond the current 100 meters, which can limit practical use, and to develop a protective shield for it. The transmitter's effectiveness, he notes, will also need to be examined in the field ahead.8. What does the underlined word “gravity” in paragraph 1 probably mean?A. Pull.B. Extinction.C. Popularity.D. Severity.9. What do we know about the sensor?A. Its price remains high.B. Its batteries are replaceable.C. It can detect fires earlier and easier.D. It can reduce firefighters' pain.10. What doesKentmean in paragraph 4?A. Firefighting is easy but crucial.B. Fire detection resources are rich.C. Putting out a fire is an orderly activity.D. Technology is the key to extinguishing a fire.11. What's the plan for the new sensor according to Wang?A. Improving and testing it.B. Limiting its use and transmission.C. Examing and reducing its signal range.D. Getting it on the market ahead of time.DScientists have recently discovered thatAndean condors (秀鹫)— some of the world’s largest birds——barely flap their wings at all while flying. Instead, they use rising air currents to remain in the air for hours.The Andean condor is the world’s largest soaring bird. They can weigh up to 15 kilograms. Their wings, when spread out, measure up to three meters. Their main food source is the meat of large animals which have died. Soaring high in the sky allows condors to easily spot possible meals on the ground.Scientists worked together to study the flight patterns of these huge birds and how much effort the birds use when flying. To study the birds while they were in the sky, the researchers attached special devices which could record every beat of their wings.The scientists learned that most of the condors’ flapping— over 75%— came when the birds were taking off. Once in the sky, the birds flew for very long periods of time without flapping at all. In fact, they only flapped their wings for 1% of the time they were in the air. One bird flew for over five hours without flapping, covering nearly 117miles.Soaring without flapping is important because birds bum energy every time they flap their wings.The birds’ soaring isn’t magic. They use the fact that hot air rises to keep themselves up. As hot air rises, it often creates “thermals”— currents of warm air moving upward. The condors soar by making use of these thermals. The tricky part is finding thermals and moving between them.When birds are forced to land and take off again often, it costs them a lot of energy. The researchers learned that to avoid having to land, the condors did most of their non-take-off flapping when they were closer to the ground and looking for a new thermal.The scientists reported that even though all of the condors they studied were young, they knew well how to take advantage of the air currents.12. What can we learn about the Andean condor from the text?A. They live mairly on small animals.B. Their wingspan is at least three meters.C. They rely on hot air to remain high in the sky.D. They are the birds with the strongest flying ability.13. Why was the equipment tied to the birds?A. To measure how far they could fly without flapping.B. To keep track of how often they flapped while flying.C. To calculate the energy required for their flight.D. To confirm their flight patterns.14. Which of the following acts consumes the most energy for a condor?A. Hunting for food.B. Flying in the sky.C. Getting off the ground.D. Landing on the ground.15. What can we infer from the text?A. Condors flap the most when looking for a new thermal.B. No condor can fly for more than five hours without flapping.C. Condors don’t need to look for thermals when soaring in the sky.D. Soaring by using thermals is probably a natural ability of condors.第二节(共5小题;每小题2分,满分10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。

2020届三明市第一中学高三英语上学期期末试卷及答案解析

2020届三明市第一中学高三英语上学期期末试卷及答案解析

2020届三明市第一中学高三英语上学期期末试卷及答案解析第一部分阅读(共两节,满分40分)第一节(共15小题;每小题2分,满分30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AThailand is a country with a long and rich history. It is also one of those countries which have many traditions which modern times fortunately have not affected. Thailand is famous for its unique culture. It is well worth noting that Thai culture hasbeen handed down from one generation to the next.Thai Classical DanceThe inspiring culture includes local music and wonderful Thai dances. The dances of course have something to do with its deep-rooted Buddhist religion, fighting arts and beautiful clothing. Thai classical dance performances are generally performed by gracious (高雅的) Thai ladies wearing beautiful Thai local costumes. Most resort (旅游胜地) areas and many hotels frequently offer these Thai culture dance shows for foreign visitors.Thai GreetingThe unique Thai gesture of greeting another person, the wai, is especiallyone of the great aspects of Thai culture. The wai is when a person joins both hands to either head or chest level while bending their head slightly towards his hands. This way of greeting is especially done when a younger person greets an older person and it indicates a sign of respect to their elders. Employees would also wai their managers even if the manager would be younger than themselves.BangkokBangkok is the culture center of Thailand and has been the Thai capital since the end of the eighteenth century. Observing Thai culture in Bangkok can be great experience as the combination of modern times and traditions have created a kind of unique atmosphere. Bangkok offers a package of Thai culture which is shown by numerous beautiful Buddhist temples and many examples of modern Thai architecture.Bangkok National MuseumAnother location in Bangkok where one can enjoy and see Thai culture is at the famed Bangkok national museum, which offers tourists an opportunity to view national treasures and unique Thai art pieces with its culture feature dating back as early as the late sixteenth century.1.Thai classical dance is related to ________.A.its living level and educationB.its history and architectural styleC.its customsD.its religious belief2.In Thailand a worker uses the gesture, the wai , to greet________.A.his close friend.B.a young stranger.C.his younger colleagues.D.his young boss.3.What make Thai culture in Bangkok so unique?A.The long history and fine weather of Bangkok.B.The mixture of the modern culture and traditions.C.A number of beautiful Thai Buddhist templesD.Many examples of modern Thai architecture.BWhere doyou usually put your toothbrush?Do you keep it in the bathroom? How’s your toothbrush looking these days? Even if you can’t see it with a naked eye, experts say it may be saturated(使饱和)with millions of toilet germs!Dr. Charles Oerba, a germ expert, is amicrobiology professor at the University of Arizona. He says there are approximately 3 million bacteria per square inch in most toilet bowls, and every time you flush it without closing the lid, those millions of bacteria droplets spray into the air as far as twenty feet away and dirty everything in their path. And a common victim is your poor toothbrush, usually, left out on the bathroom sink, right?So, what do we do? Dr. Gerba says it’s easy. Close the toilet lid before you flush—that’ll greatly cut downthe germs, which will otherwise float in the air. And wash your toothbrush every few days in mouthwash or peroxide to get rid of any germs hiding in it. You can even put it through the dishwasher to sanitize(消毒)it. And always store your toothbrush in a closed cabinet.Here’s one more tip from Dr. Gerba, who says our kitchen sink is probably dirtier than our toilet. “If an alien came from space and studied the bacterial counts, he probably would conclude he should wash his hands in your toilet and go to the bathroom in your sink.” He says that’s because the kitchen sink is a great place where E. coli(大肠杆菌)to live and grow since it’s wet and damp. Bacteria feed on the food that people put down the drain or—that’s left on dishes in the sink. To reset your sink’s bacteria count back to zero, you’d better regularly wash it with hot water and sanitize yoursink with special chemicals. In fact, you may want to do it every day or before preparing dinner.4. What is the purpose of the text?A. To show how to brush your teeth.B. To tell people the importance of health.C. To warn people of the invisible germs.D. To introduce a microbiology professor.5. What can we learn from Paragraph 2?A. Bathroom sinks are the dirtiest places.B. Bacteria are bad for people’s health.C. Why bacteria spread through the air.D. How bacteria spread in the bathroom.6. What does the underlined word“that”in Paragraph 4 refer to?A. The food.B. The toothbrush.C. The sink.D. The chemical.7. Why does Dr. Gerba mention the example of an alien?A. To tell us a fiction story of an alien studying bacteria.B. To show our kitchen sink may be dirtier than our toilet.C. To teach us how to reset sink’s bacteria count back to zero.D. To prove coli prefers to live in the kitchen and the drain.COn the night of September 19, 1961, Betty Hill and her husband Barney were driving home through the White Mountains from Niagara Falls. They were travelling on anearly deserted two-lane highway when Betty noticed a steady light in the sky that was getting bigger and brighter.She thought it was a planet or a star. Barney, stimulated at her excitement, said it was probably just a wandering aeroplane. Whatever it was, it appeared to be following them.They stopped their car for a closer look. What they said happened next, changed their lives. The flying object was noiseless. It appeared to be spinning. It was as big as a jet but shaped like a pancake.So formed the tale of Betty Hill, a New Hampshire social worker who, with Barney, a postal worker, claimed to be kidnapped by aliens, who were from outer space, on a moonlit night about 60 years ago.After reluctantly going public with her experience, Hill, who died of cancer at her New Hampshire home, aged 85, became a celebrity on the UFO circuit and was known as the “first lady of UFOs”.Intriguingly, at the time of the incident, the Hills remembered nothing except that they had spied a strange object in the sky. Later, troubled by nightmares and other stress-related pains, the couple underwenthypnosis(催眠) where the full story came out with the aid of Boston psychiatrist Benjamin Simon, an expert in medical hypnosis.On their night of contact the Hills arrived homeat 5 a.m., unable to account for two lost hours. They were also confused by the odd marks on their telescopes, deep signs on the tops of Barney’s best shoes, Betty’s torn dress and strange circular markings on their car that made the needle of a compass jump wildly.After seeing them for six months, the psychiatrist concluded the Hills’ lost memory about the hours they lost on that night in 1961 “appeared to involve an amazing experience on the part of both of the Hills”. Whether the experience had been fantasy or reality, Simon could not say, but he said he was convinced they had not been lying. He guessed that it had been a kind of shared dream.Reports of aliens capturing humans and taking them aboard oddly shaped spacecraft were “comparatively rare” before 1975. After a movie, “The UFO Incident”, about the Hills came out, however, such stories increased.8. When they saw the strange object in the sky, Barney and Betty Hill ______________.A. were astonished at its strange flight and noiseB. regarded it as just a wandering car following themC. realized immediately what the danger it might causeD. showed curiosity in discovering what it really was9. The word “Intriguingly” in paragraph 6 most probably means “______________”.A. RidiculouslyB. TemporarilyC. RemarkablyD. Mysteriously10. The Hills later sought the help of a psychiatrist because ______________.A. they had lots of secrets in their lives after the strange experienceB. their lives were greatly disturbed by the unexpected experienceC. they wanted to share their unforgettable experience with the expertD. they hoped to forget completely what had happened to them11. This article was written in order to ______________.A. describe an unusual event to the readersB. convince readers of the existence of UFOsC. record how people were caught by aliensD. warn people of the dangers the UFOs causeDAge has never been a problem for 16-year-old Thessalonika Arzu-Embry. After all, she’s already got her master’s degree.The North Chicago-area teen started homeschooling at the age of 4. She began having an influence on otherssoon after. When she was 6 years old, she was an inspirational speaker at an organization called Tabitha House Community Service, which is for people who were forced to leave their homes because of earthquake, flood and other natural disasters.At the age of 11, she graduated from high school and then earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology in 2013. She completed those classes online as she was traveling for church events and leadership meetings.She doesn’t stop there, though. The teen plans to focus on aviation psychology (航空心理学) for her further study, a decision inspired by her father who is a pilot. She grew up around airplanes and took fights all the time. Her goal is to use it to help pilots deal with problems that could have deadly results once the plane takes off — a topic that has been in the news lately. For her, it’s a mix of two of her interests.In her free time, Thessalonika enjoys playing tennis, swimming and being active in her youth group at church. She also has three self-published books, which are on her site. Jump the Education Barrier is written to help students finish college, and in the future aims to help business owners with trends. Her third book The Genius Race is designed to help people to be talents in various areas of life.12. Which of the following is TRUE about Thessalonika?A. When she was 6 years old, she started homeschooling.B. She gained her master’s degree at the age of 11.C. She majored in science and technology.D. In 2013 she got her bachelor’s degree through completing courses online.13. What is her next plan according to the passage?A. Major in aviation psychology.B. Deliver inspiring speeches for church events and leadership meetings.C. Be active in her youth group at church.D. Write another book to help people to be talents.14. Why does she write the book Jump the Education Barrier?A. It aims to help people to be geniuses.B. It is intended to give students a hand to complete college.C. It is designed to arouse people’s awareness of psychology.D. The author hope to share her own experience with others.15. Which ofthe following can be the best title for the text?A. The Story of ThessalonikaB. To be a talentC. Three Published BooksD. Homeschooling第二节(共5小题;每小题2分,满分10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。

2020届三明第九中学高三英语上学期期末试卷及答案

2020届三明第九中学高三英语上学期期末试卷及答案

2020届三明第九中学高三英语上学期期末试卷及答案第一部分阅读(共两节,满分40分)第一节(共15小题;每小题2分,满分30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AArtificial intelligence (Al) is practically everywhere today. There are so many products out there which use Al. Some are being developed, some are already in use, and some failed and are being improved, so it’s very difficult to name a few of them and regard them as the best.ViIt is an Al personal trainer which is mainly concerned with fitness and coaching. It, however, requires the use of bio-sensing earphones and other fitness tracking equipment! It can play your favourite music while you work out and all you have to worry about is the exercise you're doing.Deep TextDo you ever wonder how an ad appears suddenly just when you are looking for something similar? This is because of Deep Text. It uses real-time consumer information to produce data which in turn is used to target consumers. Thus, if you search online for flight tickets fromBangaloretoDelhi, it is very likely that an ad relating to hotels inDelhiwill soon follow.Hello EggIf you live alone and miss your mother because you always miss your breakfast or don’t know what to eat for dinner, then Hello Egg is exactly what you are looking for. A very healthy choice of the 2-minute noodles and oats, Hello Egg provides you with a detailed weekly meal plan about the needs of your body. It is truly a modern AI-powered home cooking tool for the young.WordsmithYou can put Mr. Smith into your Microsoft Excel using their free API, and let it write up detailed analysis of the stories behind your numbers. It can produce detailed reports on thousands of pages of spreadsheets in seconds.1. What can we learn about Vi from the text?A. It is an AI music player.B. It is a bio-sensing earphone.C. It doesn't work without bio-sensing earphones.D. It can make you more energetic while you work out.2. Which can help you improve cooking skill?A. Deep Text.B. Vi.C. Wordsmith.D. Hello Egg.3. What can Wordsmith do for us?A. Produce a detailed report.B. Provide us with a detailed meal plan.C. Book a ticket ahead of time.D. Offer us information on hotels for traveling.BA North Atlantic right whale calf(幼崽) was discovered dead on the beach of an island off North Carolina. The male newborn was found on North Core Banks, part of the Cape Lookout National Seashore. The reports indicate that the animal died during birth or shortly after, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration(NOAA). Scientists took DNA to determine the calf’s mother.This is the beginning of the right whale’s reproduction(繁殖) season, which begins mid-November and runs through mid-April. NOAA called this death a disastrous start to the season. Each new right whale calf brings so much hope for this badly endangered animals, and losses like this have a great impact on their recovery, NOAA said.The right whale is one of the rarest marine mammals(哺乳动物) in the world, according to NOAA. They will soon be extinct unless something is done to save it, researchers warn. This kind of whale has been experiencing an Unusual Death Event over the past three years, according to NOAA. Since 2017, at least 32 dead and 13 seriously wounded whales have been documented by the organization. “This means more than 10 percent of the remaining population,” according to NOAA.NOAA posted a piece of news on Monday, the same day they announced the calf’s death, warning boaters to be watchful as the whales are migrating(迁徙) nearly 1,000 miles along the Atlantic Coast. The organization calls for boaters to be watchful, slow down and to give these endangered whales plenty of room. They also ask all fishermen to remove their unused nets from the ocean to help avoid possibledamage.4. Why did scientists take DNA of the calf?A. To save its mother.B. To confirm its identity.C. To determine the time of its death.D. To uncover the cause of its death.5. How many right whales are left according to the passage?A. About 40.B. About 50.C. About 400.D. About 500.6. What do we know aboutNorth Atlanticright whales?A. Their reproduction season usually last about half a year.B. They are the rarest marine mammals in the world.C. They are experiencing a high death rate of newborns.D. Their habitat runs nearly 1,000 miles along the coast.7. What’s the main purpose of the news posted on Monday?A. To announce the calf’s unusual death.B. To remind boaters to watch the whales.C. To protect the boats against the whales.D. To assist the whales’ seasonal migration.CIf our kids don’t fall, they don’t learn to get up. I still remember the day in high school that my mom forgot to pick me up from school. I’m the oldest of four children, and no doubt she’d had a long day with the other kids and it’d slipped her mind. After waiting at school for an hour, I walked the three miles home, and when I got to my house, I shut our front door with anger, stormed into the kitchen and screamed in my mom’s face that she’d forgotten me.Later that night, my dad told me I no longer had a ride to school the next day. I figured my mom would still take me, but when the morning came, she refused. It was midterm, and as a straight-A student ready to start college applications, being late wasn’t an option (选择). In my mind, missing these tests would have been the end of my academic career. I begged my mom. I told her she was ruining my future and everything I’d worked for. But sheheld her ground, and that day, I walked to school. And I missed my tests.My mom didn’t rescue me from failure. She let me suffer from it. She let me figure it out. She let me learn. Now, as a mom myself, I’ve realized that I want my kids to experience failure because failure is how we grow, learn and think outside of ourselves. It’s how we self-educate to learn what’s right and respectable, and what’s not. It’s how we become responsible and enthusiastic. Falling down makes us better because we learn how to get up.8. What is one of the reasons that the author got angry that day?A. She was tired.B. She failed in a test.C. She was late for school.D. She had to walk home by herself.9. How does the author feel about her childhood experience?A. Terrible.B. Meaningful.C. Embarrassing.D. Colorful.10. The underlined phrase “held her ground” in Paragraph 2 probably means “________”.A. gave in to meB. said yes to meC. stayed in the placeD. kept to her idea11. What is the best title for the text?A. My Way of GrowingB. The Value of FailureC. My Love for MotherD. Failure in My LifeDThe race skywards began inAmerica. In the late1800s, industrialization had driven urban populations and land prices up, making tall buildings increasingly cost-effective, according to Carol Willis, director of theSkyscraperMuseuminNew York, “The very first tall buildings were office buildings that concentrated a work force, piled one on top of the other in order to make business very efficient, ”she says.Like all major changes in architecture, the trend wasunderpinnedby engineering. The development of steel framework, which could be used instead of load-bearing stones, made it easier and cheaper to build tall. The coming of the elevator, meanwhile, made living on higher floors far more convenient.Though similar in shape, today's skyscrapers (摩天大楼) look little like those built in the first half of the 20thcentury. This is mostly thanks to architecture's next major technological shift:the curtain wall.Postwar developments in manufacturing meant that huge panes of glass could be produced quickly and uniformly, and glass windows soon became the front of choice for high-rises. As well as allowing for greater floor space and more natural light, glass exteriors (外部) help. buildings resist greater windloads.There are now 191 completed skyscrapers that are at least 300 meters tall. But that doesn't mean our cities will grow taller indefinitely. While each additional story adds sellable floor space, construction costs also rise. All buildings reach a point where adding an extra floor will cost more money than it brings.“Every city wants to have this landmark that gives that sense of distinct culture, ”but it also needs places for people to live and work in urban settings“without the city sprawling (无序扩张), ”explains Hong Kong architect Simon Chan.The next big challenge facing architects goes beyond height:At a time when buildings and their construction account for more than a third of the world's energy consumption and contribute about 40% of greenhouse gas emissions(排放), there are new costs to consider.Whether it's employing more energy-efficient materials, encouraging natural air or using buildings themselves to generate solar or wind energy, reducing carbon emissions is the new frontier for many skyscraper architects.12. What does the underlined word“underpinned” in paragraph 2 probably mean?A. Created.B. Prepared.C. Suggested.D. Supported.13. What made living on higher floors much more convenient?A. The development of steel framework.B. Load-bearing stones.C. The use of the elevator.D. The curtain wall.14. What can we know from paragraph 5?A. Our cities will grow taller definitely.B. All skyscrapers are at least 300 meters tall.C. Construction cost rises as the stories increase.D. The profit for builders will be greater as the building becomes higher.15. What's the next big challenge facing architects?A. How to build the greenest building.B. How to build the strongest building.C. How to build the tallest building in the world.D. How to build the most comfortable building.第二节(共5小题;每小题2分,满分10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。

2020届三明市第九中学高三英语上学期期末试题及答案

2020届三明市第九中学高三英语上学期期末试题及答案

2020届三明市第九中学高三英语上学期期末试题及答案第一部分阅读(共两节,满分40分)第一节(共15小题;每小题2分,满分30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ADuring ancient times, children didn’t have smartphones, iPad or computers to entertain themselves. Instead, they came up with interesting games to play.★Stone ballsDuring the Qing Dynasty, kicking a stone ball around was a popular sport in the northern part of China, and it was often played in the winter to protect kids from the cold. Stones were carved into small balls and kicked along with feet. In 1999, the sport was included in the 6th National Ethnic Group Traditional Sports Meeting held in Beijing.★Flying kitesKites have quite a long history. The earliest kites were made of wood, instead of paper. Nowadays, the four most famous kites are the Beijing kite, Tianjin kite , Weifang kite and Nantong kite, of which each has distinctive features. The kite which resembles a swallow is a well-known Beijing style.★Hide-and-seekHide-and-seek is a traditional game for children, popular around the nation. There are two ways to play: covering a child’s eyes while other kids run around to tease(戏弄) him or, more commonly, participants hide and one child must try to find them.★Playing diabolosA diabolo is always made of wood or bamboo and has empty space in the center. By juggling(边抛边接) the diabolo on the rope, the high-speed spinning diabolos will make a sound like a whistle. Playing diabolos is an interesting folk game, especially popular in North China. Playing diabolos was also included in the first group of national intangible cultural heritage(非物质文化遗产).1.Why did ancient children often play stone balls in the winter?A.To practice their feet.B.To warm themselves.C.To train their skills.D.To relax themselves.2.Which kites are swallow-shaped?A.Weifang kites.B.Tianjin kites.C.Beijing kites.D.Nantong kites.3.Why does playing diabolos make a sound?A.Because the diabolo’s center is empty.B.Because the high-speed spinning diabolo is light.C.Because the diabolo is equipped with a whistle.D.Because ropes’ surface moves against the diabolo’s.BKamikatsu, a small town in Japan, has shown the world that our garbage has far-reaching effects, and not just on our environment.Theexperiment in going zero waste started when the town built a new incinerator 20 years ago. But almost immediately, the incinerator was determined to be a health risk due to the poisonous gases when garbage was burned in it. It was too expensive to send waste to other towns, so locals had to come up with a new plan. Then the Zero Waste Academy was born, which helped perform this plan.Now Kamikatsu people separate their waste into 45 different categories. But in the beginning, it wasn't easy to convince local people to do all this work, and there was somepushback. Only after that initial education period did most residents come on board.This is all great news for waste reduction of course, but it has also had some unexpected social benefits as well. Like much of Japan, Kamikatsu's population is aging, and about 50 percent of the locals are elderly. The fact that the whole community takes their trash in to be recycled has created a local action and interaction between generations.That idea has been purposefully expanded to include a circular shop where household goods are dropped off and others can take them, and a tableware "library" where people can borrow extra cups, glasses, silverware and plates for celebrations."The elderly see this not as a waste-collection service, but an opportunity to socialize with the younger generation and to chat. When we visit them, they prepare lots of food and we stay with them for a while, we ask how they are," Sakano, the founder of the Zero Waste Academy, said.Sakano's ideas are truly revolutionary if you think about it. She's proving that community can be found through handling the stuff we no longer want and need.4. What is mainly talked about in paragraph 2?A. What harmful effects garbage burning has.B. Why garbage sorting is necessary in Japan.C. How the idea of zero waste was put forward.D. What the Zero Waste Academy functions as.5. What does the underlined word "pushback" probably mean?A. Inactive response.B. Generous reward.C. Bitter suffering.D. Beneficial guidance.6. What is a bonus of the zero waste project?A. Reducing waste.B. Creating community.C. Increasing people's income.D. Developing a new technology.7. Which part of a newspaper is this text most likely from?A. Technology.B. Health.C. Workplace.D. Lifestyle.CMany Americans experience surprise (or disappointment) when they wake up on Christmas Day. They might be surprised or disappointed by a family member’s actions. They might be happy or unhappy about a Christmas gift. Imagine a child expects to get an Xbox or PlayStation for Christmas. On Christmas morning, they quickly open their gift. Inside is an English grammar book. They might feel disappointed. The Everyday Grammar team would prefer the new English grammar book. But if you are like most young people, you would probably rather have a new video game.Today, we are going to explore those feelings-feelings of surprise and disappointment. In other words, we are going to explore how speakers show that reality was better or worse than their expectations.Many languages use words to express expectation. Speakers also use words to express how events are not happening as expected. This idea is known as “counter expectation”.Do not worry about the term. Just remember that it means that speakers use words to show that reality is countering their expectations.English has many words that serve this purpose. Three of the most common are the words “even”, “still” and “actually”. You will often hear them in informal, everyday speech. Speakers use these words to show disappointment. The pitch of their voice tells you what they mean. Let’s study examples of each word.Speakers often use the word "even” to show disappointment or surprise. Imagine a young child that expects a phone call from a family member-perhaps an uncle or grandparent. The phone call never comes. The child might say the following: “What’s wrong with him? He didn’t even call me on Christmas day.” Americans sometimes use“still” for showing how reality does not quite meet their expectations: “You’re still here? It’s over! Go home. Go!” Another common word that shows surprise or disappointment is “actually”: “I can’t believe it! Uncle Bob actually stole her Christmas gift.”8. What might most young Americans prefer as a Christmas gift according to paragraph 1?A. A newly made video game.B. An English grammar book.C. A new designed school bag.D. A unique jacket from their parents.9. What does the underlined phrase “counter expectation” in paragraph 3 mean?A. Expression of disappointment.B. Something expected to happen.C. The same with one’s expectation.D. A result against what is expected.10. What do the three words “even”, “still” and “actually” have in common?A. They are easy to understand.B. They express disappointment.C. They show delighted feelings.D. They are used most at Christmas.11. What’s the last paragraph mainly about?A. Expectations from loved ones.B. Different uses of the three words.C. Examples of the use of the three words.D. Emotions of disappointment and surprise.DIt’s easy to do easy things, but they don’t carry the challenges and rewards of doing something difficult. Scott Kelly said he tried to express that view everywhere he went. And he spoke from experience, having spent a career that included the time as a NASA astronaut, US Navy captain, fighter pilot, and engineer.Scott spoke at the University of North Alabama, sharing stories about his experience of spending a year on the International Space Station (ISS). He said the physical pressure of living in weightlessness for a year was hard to describe and that the fluids(积水) in his head sometimes made him feel like he was standing on his head. It also needed some time to recover when he returned home. “My legs were weak and it would be uncomfortable to sit for a while because my body hadn’t had that pressure so long,” Scott said.He discussed life aboard including spending time with Russian astronauts. They came from different cultures. He had managed to get along well with everyone aboard as they lived together, worked together, and had to rely on each other. He thought it was one of the most rewarding things in his life.Though life there was not easy, Scott never regretted being an astronaut and going to space. He also discussed experiences growing up, admitting that he wasn’t always the greatest student but was able to overcome that through hard work and determination.“Never give up or lower your dreams. If you work for it, all things are possible. There is a zero percent chance of succeeding if you don’t even try. And when you succeed after trying hard, you’ll find it really rewarding,” Scott said in the end.12. Scott mentioned his experience in the ISS mainly to show ________.A. he enjoyed making speechesB. he was a responsible astronautC. his life in space was challengingD. the daily life of an astronaut can be boring13. What may benefit Scott most when he lived with Russian astronauts?A. He won some awards through teamwork.B. He found the fun of living in the Space Station.C. He learned to develop close relationships with others.D. He picked up some knowledge of Russian culture.14. Which of the following can best describe Scott?A. Kind and thoughtful.B. Curious and humorous.C. Easygoing and sociable.D. Hardworking and determined.15. What does the author intend to tell us from Scott’s story?A. It’s importantto have a dreamB. Easy things are also worth doingC. A suitable career leads one to success.D. Difficult things are demanding but rewarding第二节(共5小题;每小题2分,满分10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。

2020届三明市第九中学高三英语上学期期末试卷及参考答案

2020届三明市第九中学高三英语上学期期末试卷及参考答案

2020届三明市第九中学高三英语上学期期末试卷及参考答案第一部分阅读(共两节,满分40分)第一节(共15小题;每小题2分,满分30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ACome and enjoy Vivaldi's TheFour Seasonsperformed by live musicians!Tickets△Zone A Sating (Excellent Visibility, $75)△Zone B Seating (Great Visibility, $60)△Zone C Seating (Good Visibility, $45)△Zone D Seating (Restricted Visibility, 30)Zone A and Zone B audiences will get the chance to take pictures with the performers on the stage after the show.Highlights* A beautiful venue bathed in candlelight.*Classical music performance by the Angel Strings quartet*A safe and socially-distanced event, ensuring you are comfortable and at ease.General Info*Dates and times: Various dates, at 6:30 pm and 8:30 pm (select during purchase).*How long: 65 minutes. Doors open 45 minutes before the start time. We recommend you arrive at least 30 minutes before the start of the event, as late entry is not permitted.*Where: Events on Oxlade*Age requirement: Must be 8 years old or older to attend. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult.*Please note: The 6:30 pm seating will take place during daylight hours outdoors, and the space will not be that dark. In the case of rain, the event will be moved to the indoor area of the venue.DescriptionWhether you're looking for a beautifully unique classical music performance or a romantic candlelit experience, this performance is for you. You don't need to know all things about Vivaldi to enjoy the evening; simply sit back and admire the wonderful atmosphere and the pieces you'll hear.Join our musicians for an evening under the stars, and prepare to be taken into the clouds with Vivaldi' s most treasured masterpieces!1.What can someone with a $45 ticket do?A.Perform on the stage.B.Enjoy good visibility.C.Select a seat in Zone B.D.Take photos with the musicians.2.What should potential audiences keep in mind?A.Arrive at the venue on time.B.Learn about Vivaldi in advance.C.The performance lasts 45 minutes.D.The event will be canceled if it rains.3.What do we know about the 8:30 p.m. performance?A.It welcomes children under the age of 8.B.Its performers differ on different dates.C.Its stage will be decorated with candles.D.It will be shown in the indoor area of the venue.B4. The five passes all include ________.A. a dinner cruiseB. a magic showC. a city tourD. a trolley ride5. Accordingto the rules and restrictions, ________.A. visitors can return their ticketsB. reservations cannot be cancelledC. passes cannot be shared among usersD. users can visit attractions more than once6. To make reservations, you can ________.A. write an e-mailB. make a phone callC. send a text messageD. fill out an online form7. In which section of a newspaper would you most likely find this advertisement?A. Leisure & TravelB. Health & BeautyC. Restaurants & FoodD. Sports & EntertainmentCIt was New Year time, but I wasn’tlooking forward to it. That winter, my mother and my stepfather moved our family toSouthern California. My brother and I were leaving our ruralAlabamabehind. This would be our first New Year away fromAlabama. My mother took toCalifornialike a swan to a royal lake. My athletic little brother, Paul, was keyed up at a climate that allowed him to go to the beach whenever he wanted.I, however, was a fat child with heavy southern pronunciation. My first day in the new class, I introduced myself in a low voice. The moment I opened my mouth to speak, the whole class burst into laughter, “He talks funny.” It was so frustrating that I went to place a call to Granny Smith after school, who was my biggest support, But I didn’t get through.On Sunday evening, the phone rang. It was Granny. She often took advantage of the discounted long-distance rates on Sundays. She said she’d shipped a New Year package. Sure enough, it arrived. Surprised at the box, large enough to hold a small refrigerator, we eagerly tore it open. The smell of Granny’s house filled the room: a combination of fried meat, sausages, furniture polish and decorations. Her house was tiny and always filled withtackyholiday decorations and homemade food before New Year. But in my childhood eyes, it was precious and fantastic.There were countless tins and containers. We open hem to discover piles of holiday treats. She even included our traditional candy bats. The box was as bottomless as a magical box. There, beneath all these, was familiar holiday.Every New Year that we spent inCalifornia, the postal service would call and say our package was arrived. Over the years, many treasures arrived in the box. For me, it’s always been the best part of the holiday.8. How did the author’s brother feel when they were moving toCalifornia?A. Indifferent.B. Joyful.C. Appreciative.D. Disappointed.9. Why did the author’s classmates laugh at him?A. He spoke in a low voice.B. He made a humorous talk.C. He looked overweight.D. He had a strong accent.10. What does the underlined word “tacky” probably mean?A. Suitable.B. Expensive.C. Cheap.D. Attractive.11. Which of the following can be the best title of the text?A. Granny’s Care PackageB. An UnforgettableHolidayC. Our Move toCaliforniaD. A Telephone Call from GrannyDEver wondered if dogs can learn new words? Yes, say researchers as they have found that talented dogs may have the ability to grasp new words after hearing them only four times.While previous evidence seems to show that most dogs do not learn words, unless eventually very well trained, a few individuals have shown some extraordinary abilities, according to a study published in the journal Scientific Reports.“We wanted to know under which conditions the gifted dogs may learn novel words” said researcher xuekw Claudia Fugazza from theEötvösLorándUniversityinHungary. For the study, the team involved two gifted dogs, Whisky and Vicky Nina. The team exposed the dogs to the new words in two different conditions.In the exclusion-based task, presented with seven known toys and one new toy, the dogs were able to select the new toy when presented with a new name. Researchers say this proves that dogs can choose by exclusion when faced with a new word, they selected the only toy which did not have a known name.However, this was not the way they would learn the name of the toy. In fact, when they were presented with one more equally new name to test their ability to recognize the toy by its name, the dogs got totally confused and failed.The other condition, the social one, where the dogs played with their owners who pronounced the name of the toy while playing with the dog, proved to be the successful way to learn the name of the toy, even after hearing it only 4 times. “The rapid learning that we observed seems to equal children’s ability to learn many new words at a fast rate around the age of 18 months,” Fugazza says. “But we do not know whether the learning mechanisms(机制) behind this learning are the same for humans and dogs. ”To test whether most dogs would learn words this way, 20 other dogs were tested in the same condition, but none of them showed any evidence of learning the toy names, confirming that the abilityto learn words rapidly in the absence of formal training is very rare and is only present in a few gifted dogs.12. What was the purpose of the study published in Scientific Reports?A. To better train dogs’ ability to learn new words.B. To further confirm previous evidence about dogs.C. To prove extraordinary memory abilities of gifted dogs.D. To explore favorable conditions for gifted dogs’ new-word learning.13. How did the dogs react when exposed to two new names in the first condition?A. Slow to understand.B. Quick to learn.C. At a loss.D. In a panic.14. What was found about dogs’ new-word learning in the social condition?A. Learning through playing applied to most dogs.B. The social condition helped dogs learn new words.CDogs’ new-word learning turned out to be less effective.D. Dogs shared similar learning mechanisms with children.15. Which of the following is the best title for the text?A. Gifted Dogs Can Learn New Words Rapidly.B. Dogs Identify Newly-named Toys by Exclusion.C. Dogs Can Acquire Vocabulary through Tons of Training.D. Gifted Dogs Have Similar Learning Abilities to Humans.第二节(共5小题;每小题2分,满分10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。

2020年三明市第九中学高三英语上学期期末试卷及参考答案

2020年三明市第九中学高三英语上学期期末试卷及参考答案

2020年三明市第九中学高三英语上学期期末试卷及参考答案第一部分阅读(共两节,满分40分)第一节(共15小题;每小题2分,满分30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AThe Middlerby Kirsty ApplebaumEleven-year-old Maggie lives in Fennis Wick, enclosed and protected from the outside world. Her brother Jed is the eldest, a hero. Her younger brother is Trig—everyone loves Trig. But Maggie's just a middler;she is left behind. In this book, we experience the sadness of being the forgotten middle child, the child with no voice, even in her own family.Dennis in Jurassic Barkby Nigel AuchterlounieBeanotown is in trouble again, and this time the danger is Jurassic! Dennis,latest adventure is filled with fun, including Vikings, Victorians and soon, along with puzzles for you to finish. Can you help Dennis save Beanotown from the prehistoric invasion?Little Book for Big Changesby Karen Ng and Kirsten LiepmannIncluding more than 100 activities, try-outs, games, puzzles and tips,Little Book for Big Changesoffers fun and creative ways to bring people together to help change the world. Understand more about big problems in the world such as inequality and climate change, and be empowered to help make the world a better place.The Saga of Erik the Vikingby Terry JonesIn this illustrated story, Erik the Viking sets out with his trusty team of men in search of the land where the Sun goes at night. On his journey, he will meet adventures that will put his courage to the test.1. Who told a story about an unseen child in a family?A. Terry Jones.B. Kirsty Applebaum.C. Nigel Auchterlounie.D. Karen Ng and Kirsten Liepmann.2. Which book is proper for kids who love prehistoric-related stories?A.The Middler.B.Little Book for Big Changes.C.Dennis in Jurassic Bark.D.The Saga of Erik the Viking.3. What is special aboutLittle Book for Big Changes"!A. It is about two people.B. It is an adventure book.C. It has picturesinside to help kids read.D. It teaches kids to care for the world.BHave you ever noticed that some people can eat what they want and stay in shape, while others carefully watch what they eat and still put on weight? How annoying! However, scientists are beginning to believe that some people get the ability to stay thin from their parents.Scientists say that when some people eat, their bodies will naturally store the excess energy from food as fat. These people gain weight if they eat more than they need each day. Meanwhile, other people eat more than they need but their bodies are able to “burn off” the extra food without making fat, so they rarely have weight problems.To show that this is true, scientists have experimented on laboratory mice. They gave the mice a special diet with a lot of fat. Some mice gained weight while the other mice stayed thin, even though both groups of mice ate the same amount of food and got the same amount of exercise. Scientists concluded that weight gain seemed to be influenced by genetic (基因的) factors. They also believe they have now identified the genes that may cause this tendency. These genes, according to the scientists, get passed down the generations. Armed with this knowledge, they believe it may be possible to develop medicines thatcan target the genes and stop people from gaining weight.The study of weight gain is becoming more important as the numbers of people who are overweight continues to grow. In theUnited States, over seventy percent of the population have weight problems. This means they are at risk of illness such as high blood pressure and heart disease.Current medicines for weight control do not work very well because they can have serious side effects, such as heart problems. However, it takes a long time to develop and thoroughly test new drugs. Therefore, despite this breakthrough in the study of weight-loss drugs, scientists and health professionals all agree that currently the best way to control weight gain is to have a healthy, balanced diet and an active lifestyle with daily exercise. This will not only help people avoid becoming overweight, but also help them stay healthy and energetic.4. According to the scientists, some people ________.A. are able to stay thin because of genetic factorsB. can eat what they want and stay healthy foreverC. usually keep doing exercise to lose their weightD. don’t eat anything every day but still put on weight5. Some people don’t need to worry about weight problems because ________.A. they eat many vegetablesB. they eat less than othersC. they don’t store any energy from food as fatD. they can burn off the extra food without making fat6. What can we learn from the passage?A. Fewer people will have weight problems in the future.B. People with weight problems may suffer from heart trouble.C. We now have good medicine for people with weight problems.D. The result of the experiments on mice and humans are different.7. What does the last paragraph imply?A. Current medicine solve weight problems well.B. We should exercise regularly and eat properly.C. Taking exercise every day may cause heart problems.D. Testing new drugs is hard because of the side effects.CMy friend and I went traveling inTasmania,Australialast December. We settled in our Airbnb accommodation, a cozy apartment, not long after we arrived inHobart, the capital city.After briefing us on the kitchen's facilities and the whereabouts of the bedroom and bathroom, our hostess Geraldine resumed her ironing work, which seemed to have been interrupted by our arrival.She was ironing what looked like security guard uniforms, and we soon found out that she worked in a local prison. And when she detected the curiosity in our tones, she offered a tour at the prison in her SUV. My friend and I exchanged a “this is incredible” look and said “yes” immediately.As we drove, she told us about the buildings that we were passing, the local market and how to get to MONA,Tasmania's well-known contemporary art gallery.And of course we got to hear some background information about the prison. According to our hostess, it currently holds Martin Bryant, a notorious criminal who cheated 35 people out of their property. We could see the high level of security from the layers upon layers of wires surrounding the gray structure inside.Getting to know a city in such a local way is something I would never be able to do by talking to a hotel receptionist, and this is what I like best about the apartment-sharing experience, not to mention the fact that it's usually cheaper than hotel rooms.But I'm fully aware of the risks of Airbnb, which is why I did my homework before booking online—I checked the reviews of the accommodation to avoid possible safety problems.That said, it is the mutual trust between a host and a guest that fascinates me—the interesting feeling of building a bond with a total stranger.8. Why did the hostess drive us to the prison?A. She planned to send the uniform to the prison.B. She found our curiosity about the prison.C. She wanted to show off her SUV.D. She needed to offer a tour for us.9. Which of the following can best explain the word “notorious” in Paragraph 5?A. Unfamiliar to everyone.B. Particularly disappointing.C. Well known for being bad.D. Extremely generous to others.10. Compared with hotels, what is the writer's favorite of the Airbnb accommodation?A. It is cheaper in most cases.B. It supplies a better living condition.C. It offers a much safer accommodation.D. It provides a chance to know local culture.11. What does the author think of finding accommodation on Airbnb?A. Disapproving.B. Supportive.C. Neutral.D. Doubtful.DSimply being quiet is a growing appeal. Lots of business have appeared to meet a rising demand for quiet time, from silent weekend getaways to silent dining, silent reading parties and even silent dating. Silence can mean different things to different people. We are usually silent only with those closest to us. So there is something almost radical(不同凡响的)about the recent trend towards enjoying silence with strangers.Mariel started a regular silent reading party inDundeejust under a year ago. Readers bring their books and meet in a bar, where they read together in silence for an hour or sometimes two and then put their books away to chat and have a drink. “When the reading party starts, everything goes quiet,” says Mariel, “ It’s a little bit surreal(超现实的), especially in what is usually a noisy bar. However, there is something special about sharing the silence with others. It offers a chance to escape from reality; everyone is so busy with work and with technology being ever present. An event like thisgives people the opportunity to escape these things for a while.”Honi Ryan is an artist based inBerlinwho began hosting silent dinner back in 2006. The rules of the dinner are: no talking, no using your voice, no reading or writing, trying to make as little noise as possible, not connecting with technology, and staying for at least two hours. So far she has taken her silent dinner project toMexico, theUS,AustraliaandChina. “It’s evident that the age-old connections we make over food do not depend on the words around it. Silence creates the space for the people and places involved to fill with whatever is needed;itis quite different from our usual social behaviors.”12. Why have lots of silent businesses appeared?A. To satisfy people’s demand for silence.B. To make people get close to each other.C. To appeal to young people.D. To change people’s old way of life.13. What can we learn about Mariel’s silent reading parties?A. Readers can use their voice while reading.B. Readers can be busy with their work.C. Readers can connect with technology.D. Readers can chat and drink after reading.14. The underlined word “it” in the last paragraph refers to .A. noiseB. spaceC. silenceD. food15. What can be a suitable title for the text?A. Escape from Reality.B. Enjoying Being Quiet.C. Silent Reading Parties.D. Silent Dining Projects.第二节(共5小题;每小题2分,满分10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。

2020年三明十二中高三英语上学期期末试卷及答案

2020年三明十二中高三英语上学期期末试卷及答案

2020年三明十二中高三英语上学期期末试卷及答案第一部分阅读(共两节,满分40分)第一节(共15小题;每小题2分,满分30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ACanadais one of the most beautiful countries in the world. Here are 4 attractive places worth your visit.ChurchillChurchill is a town with the nickname "Polar Bear Capital of the World”, where tourists can safely view polar bears from special vehicles in the autumn and winter. Thousands of beluga whales, which move into the warmer waters of theChurchill Riverduring July and August, are a major summer attraction. Churchill is also a destination for bird watchers from late May until August.Niagara FallsNiagara Fallsis a group of three waterfalls, crossing the border betweenCanadaand theUnited States. The largest of the three is Horseshoe Falls, also known asCanadian Falls. Niagara Falls illumination(彩灯)is a must for any visitor! Every night of the year, the three waterfalls are illuminated in color1 s creating an attractive scene that can be viewed from near and far.VancouverVancouverisCanada's third-largest city, always named as one of the top five worldwide cities for its comfortable environment and quality of life.Vancouverhas an active nightlife scene, whether its food and dining, or bars and nightclubs. From mid-June to early July, the Vancouver International Jazz Festival features 300 concerts, including a free opening Downtown Jazz Weekend.OttawaThe capital ofCanadais situated on the banks of theOttawa Riverand has a lot ofEnglish buildings in it. It is a beautiful city which has the Parliament buildings on the banks and English influenced houses and parks around. There are museums and art galleries that will give you a complete knowledge of the English culture there. It is really the heart ofCanada. So if you are a history and art loverOttawais the best choice for your visit inCanada.1. If you want to watch birds, which place will you choose to visit?A. Churchill.B.Niagara Falls.C. Vancouver.D.Ottawa.2. What is the best season for visitingVancouver?A. Spring.B. Summer.C. Autumn.D. Winter.3. What doNiagara FallsandVancouverhave in common?A. They are both famous for natural scenery.B. The best visiting time are both at nights.C. They are both located inCanadaentirely.D. The tickets there are both free at weekends.BThe market for tourism in remote areas is booming as never before. Countries all across the world are actively promoting their wilderness regions-such as mountains, Arctic lands, deserts, small islands and wetlands— to high-spending tourists. The attraction of these areas is obvious: by definition, wilderness tourism requires little or no initial investment. But that does not mean that there is no cost.Once a location is established as a main tourist destination, the effects on the local community are profound. Hill-farmers can make more money from foreign travellers than working in their fields. It is not surprising that many o£ them give up their farm-work. In some hill-regions, this has led to a serious decline in farm output and a change in the local diet, because there is lacking labour to maintain terraces and irrigation systems. The result has been that many people in these regions have turned to outside supplies of rice and other foods.InArcticand desert societies, year-round survival has traditionally depended on hunting animals and fish and collecting fruit over a ly short season. However, as some inhabitants become involved in tourism, they no longer have time to collect wild food; this has led to increasing dependence on bought food and stores. What should they do if these new sources of income dry up?The physical impact of visitors is another serious problem associated with the growth in adventure tourism. Much attention has focused on erosion along major roads, but perhaps more important are the forest destruction and impacts on water supplies arising from the need to provide tourists with cooked food and hot showers. In both mountains and deserts, slow-growing trees are often the main sources of fuel and water supplies may be limited through heavy use.4. Why are some countries promoting the wilderness regions to tourists?A. The wildness regions are accessible to tourists.B. The landscapes there are beautiful and unique.C. Developing tourism there doesn't need much investment.D. Lots of high-spending tourists prefer such remote regions.5. What is the effect of tourism on the local community?A. Many hill farmers have turned to outside supplies of foods.B. There is enough labour to maintain terraces and irrigation systems.C. Farm output there has increased and local diet has changed.D. The local people's new sources of income will dry up soon.6. Which might be the best title of the passage?A. The future of wilderness tourism.B. The impacts of wilderness tourism.C. The destruction of wilderness tourism.D. The disadvantages of wilderness tourism.7. If there is one more paragraph following the last paragraph, what will it talk about?A. The effects on local people.B. The solutions tothese problems.C. The choices of adventure tourists.D. The reasons for visiting remote areas.CThefirst thing we notice about new people are their faces. The next time we see these people, we remember them because we remember their faces. This seems like a simple process. However, scientists found that it is not such a simple process. The section of the brain that is responsible for face recognition seems to work differently for different people. Some people have great difficulty remembering and recognizing faces, while others almost never forget a face.Normal babies are born with a natural ability to recognize faces. In fact, their face recognition abilities are much better than their parents. Babies are most highly skilled at face recognition at six months. But by nine months, they lose this skill. By nine months, a baby’s face-recognition skills are about the same as an adult’s.Unfortunately, some people are not born with this ability to recognize faces. The part of the brain that is responsible for face recognition doesn’t work for them. This condition is called face blindness. People with very severe face blindness cannot even recognize their own faces. In fact, people with this condition can sometimes be frightened when they look in the mirror. They don’t recognize their own face, so for a second they are startled when they see this unfamiliar face.Face blindness is not always severe. Scientists believe up to 10 percent of the population may be affected by face blindness to some degree, yet many people with mild face blindness might not even know they have it. They have no reason to know they are different from anyone else until someone points it out. This is similar to people with color1 blindness. Colorblind people can’t see the difference between certain color1 s such as red and green, until someone tells them that green and red are two different color1 s.There is no cure for face blindness. So for the time being, people with face blindness need to find simple techniques to compensate for their problem. They can try to recognize people by their hairstyle, their voice, or their glasses. Hopefully, in the future as scientists learn more about this condition, they may find a cure.8. What is the first paragraph mainly about?A. The way to improve one’s face-recognition skills.B. The simple process of the brain to recognize others’ faces.C. The fact that some people have face-recognition problems.D. The importance of face recognition in human communication.9. When do children have the best face-recognition skills?A. At birth.B. Half a year old.C. Nine months old.D. In adolescence.10. What does the underlined word “startled” in the 3rd paragraph probably mean?A. Depressed.B. Confused.C. Embarrassed.D. Surprised.11. What does the author think of the problem of face blindness?A. People need to take it seriously.B. Certain techniques can make up for it.C. It will be cured in the near future.D. It has the same effect with color1 blindness.DMark Bertram lost the tips of two fingers at work in 2018 when his hand became trapped in a fan belt. “It’s life-changing but it’s not life-ending,”he says.After two surgeries and occupational therapy, Bertram decided to ask Eric Catalano, a tattoo artist, to create fingernail tattoos. The idea made everyone in the studio laugh—until they saw the final result. “The mood changed,” Catalano recalls from his Eternal Ink Tattoo Studio in Hecker, Illinois. “Everything turned from funny to wow.”Catalano posted a photo of the tattoos, and it eventually was viewed by millions of people around the world. The viral photo pushed Catalano, 40, further into the world of paramedical tattooing. Now people who want to cover their life-altering scars come from as far away as Ireland to visit his shop.Leslie Pollan, a dog breeder, was bitten on the face by a puppy. She underwent countless surgeries but thosegave her no hope. She ultimately traveled six hours for a session with Catalano. HecamouflagedPollan’s lip scar, giving her back confidence.Though he is now known for his talent with intricate fingernail, Catalano uses the techniques he picked up years ago while helping breast cancer survivors. Those tattoos are among the most common paramedical requests. His grandmother had breast cancer, and her battle with the disease is one reason Catalano is so dedicated to helping those with the diagnosis.Catalano performs up to eight reconstructive tattoos each “Wellness Wednesday”. While he charges $100 per regular tattoo, he doesn’t charge for paramedical tattoos: A GoFundMe page established last year brought in more than $16,000, allowing Catalano to donate his work.“Financially, it doesn’t make sense,” Catalano says. “But every time I see emotions from my customers, I am 100 percent sure this is something that I can’t stop doing.”12. How did people in the studio react to Bertram’s idea at first?A. They took it lightly.B. They found it creative.C. They were confused.D. They were impressed.13. What does the underlined word “camouflaged” in Paragraph 4 probably mean?A. Exposed.B. Hid.C. Ignored.D. Removed.14. What does Catalano say about his work with paramedical tattoos?A. It is flexible.B. It is demanding.C. It is profitable.D. It is rewarding.15. Which of the following can best describe Catalano?A. Humorous and experienced.B. Devoted and generous.C. Cooperative and grateful.D. Professional and tolerant.第二节(共5小题;每小题2分,满分10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。

2020年三明市第一中学高三英语期末考试试卷及答案

2020年三明市第一中学高三英语期末考试试卷及答案

2020年三明市第一中学高三英语期末考试试卷及答案第一部分阅读(共两节,满分40分)第一节(共15小题;每小题2分,满分30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AExperts say that if food were a country, it would rank second behind theUSas one of the biggest greenhouse gas polluters. The reason is the rising demand for meat. Animal farming is responsible for 14.5 percent of global methane emissions. While cowsare the worst contributors, pigs, sheep, donkeys and other animals play a part as well.Animal agriculture also causes land to become damaged, water to be polluted and forests to get destroyed. With the world population forecast to rise to 9.8 billion by 2050, things are only looking worse for our already decreasing natural resources. While going vegetarian would help, meat consumption is too deep-rooted in most Western diets to allow for such a sharp, permanent change. That is why experts are advocating substituting some of 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 much faster than domestic animals. They also require much less room, use less water and food, and produce far less greenhouse 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 like pork, and grubs are similar to smoked meat.While eating insects might be a new concept for Western people, over 2 billion people worldwide consume insects 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 cooks can use them to cook protein-rich soup, make baked treats, and even fry a few with vegetables. So eat insects--- both your 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 paragraph 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.BScientists have discovered a new behaviour among bumblebees that tricks plants into flowering early.When lack of pollen, bumblebees will bite little by little on the leaves of flower-less plants. The damage seems to fool the plant into flowering, sometimes up to 30 days earlier than normal.With their hairy appearance and special sounds, bumblebees are hard to miss in gardens all over the world. Their hairy bodies make them excellent pollinators for crops like tomatoes and blueberries. They are among the first bees to appear each year and work a long season.But despite their key role, bumblebees, like many other pollinators have seen their numbers decline suddenly in recent decades. One recent study pointed to climate change, reporting that an increasing number of hot days in Europe andNorth Americawas raising local bumblebees extinction rates.But researchers have now made a discovery about bumblebees that could have something to do with their long term survival. Scientists inSwitzerlandfound that when the bumblebees were out of pollen, they started to bite on the leaves of plants that hadn't yet flowered. They used their mouths to cut clearly-shaped holes in the leaves. But the creatures didn't eat the material or use it in their nests.The damaged plants responded by flowering earlier than normal--in some cases up to 30 days ahead of schedule. Researchers also found that the bee damaged plants flowered 30 days earlier than undamaged plants and 25 days earlier than ones damaged by the scientists.“I think everything that we've found is consistent with the idea that the bumblebees are damaging the plants and that that's an adaptation that brings flowers earlier and that benefits the bees,” said Dr Mark Mescher, one of the authors from ETHZurich.4. How do bumblebees fool plants into flowering earlier?A. By making use of the hot weather.B. By putting the false flowers on the leaves.C. By attacking the leaves of flowerless plants.D. By taking away the pollen from the other flowers.5. What's bumblebees’ key role?A.Making plants flower early.B. Spreading pollen to flowers and plants.C. Sending information about weather change.D. Finding out whether the plant has flowers.6. What has happened to bumblebees in the past the years?A. They are becoming homesick.B. They are not as friendly as before.C. There is a sharp decrease in number.D. They have been busy year by year.7. What's Dr Mark Mescher's attitude towards the behaviour of bumblebees?A. Uncaring.B. Skeptical.C. Tolerant.D. Objective.CThe British poet Matthew Byrne moved to Beijing in 2013 and felt that the capital city's poetry scene was lacking.His obsession(痴迷)for starting poetryevents led to the foundation of the Spittoon Collective in May 2015.“At that time,the literary activity in Beijing was The Bookworm based in Sanlitun,”Byrne says.While some of Beijing's literary institutions would go on to close in the fall of 2019,Spittoon would continue to grow as a community for poets and writers,as well as musicians and others in the creative scene.Byrne describes the Spittoon Collective as a platform for people to share ideas,from literary works to different forms of art,with projects developing from the creative energy within the community.Spittoon originally started as a poetry night at the Mado Bar in Dongcheng District 's Baochao Hutong.Byrne says,“In Beijing,you have these wonderful hutongs,ancient structures where you can walk down and visit cool bars,so I thought it would be good to have a poetry event as it seemed like poetry belonged naturally to this area.”He adds,“The objective now is to discover Chinese voices and broadcast them to the rest of the world.We create a kindof theme park-like atmosphere where every Thursday is occupied by a different literary style or art form.”The readings would mainly be in English,but with an international community,a new section called“Poetry-in-Translation”was started,which featured works in Chinese,French,Arabic,Russian,Spanish and other languages.Joining organized activities like Spittoon can be a major help for those caught up in a boring life.And it's especially important for the people who have moved to China as they need to buildnew relationships while living in a different country.8. What can we know about the Spittoon Collective?A. It was closed in 2019.B. It was set up in 2013 in Beijing.C. It's popular with literature lovers.D. It's a community just for foreigners.9. Why did Byrne start the Spittoon Collective in Baochao Hutong?A. To attract students' love of poetry.B. To expandChina's literature globally.C. To makeBeijing's hutongs famous.D. To combine poetry with the hutong.10. What effect would the Spittoon Collective have on Chinese culture?A. Beneficial.B. Negative.C. Challenging.D. Controversial.11. What is the author's attitude to the Spittoon Collective?A. Unclear.B. Intolerant.C. Doubtful.D. Favorable.DFor our official holidays, like the National Holiday, many people'd like to go on a visit to some places of interest. Yesterday our class had a heated discussion about whether we should travel during holidays.One man's meat is another man's poison.Some students are for it. They think visitors can enjoy a good variety of scenery. Facing glorious(壮丽的) touristattractions, travelers may well broaden their eyes. At the same time, they can keep fit by walking on foot, and taste different delicious food that they can't get in their own hometowns. What's more, travelling can make a contribution to our economy development, mainly to the local economy development. Most travelers need to buy tickets to go to their destinations, thus traffic department will earn money. Travelers also need to sleep and eat, thus local hotels and restaurants also share benefits. Paying admission(门票费) benefits local governments. As for native farmers, they can benefit from selling local specialities to many travelers. In this case, money circulation(货币流通) is speeded up.On the other hand, other students are against it. They believe it's a waste of money. Some famous places of interest are too crowded, while those smaller ones are not worth visiting. Travelling may cause traffic jams here and there. What's worse, due to travelling here and there, there exist some accidents on the road. Besides, it's known that travelling can also pollute the local environment. In order to reduce air and waste pollution, people should have a rest to the full, reading books or watching TV at home. Recently, many have been afraid of being infected with COVID-19 in particular.As far as I am concerned, travelling is a good choice to spend holidays. And the government should take somemeasures to solve the existing problems. More policemen should be on duty to deal with accidents in time. Can we make a small change to the period when people don't have to go to work in some provinces? Let's take the example of the National Holiday, if some provinces of our country spend this holiday mainly in late September, with the National Day coming to an end, rather than in earlyOctober, most famous places of interest will not become crowded. At the same time, visitors must obey traffic rules and shouldn't throw rubbish freely here and there. Last but not least, never should we travel when there is a pandemic(大流行病,瘟疫). It's our duty to prevent its spread.12. What does the underlined sentence “One man's meat is another man's poison” in this passage mean?A. Some persons like meat, while others don't.B. Different persons taste meals differently.C. A man mistakes meat for poison.D. Different persons have different opinions on one thing.13. How do travelers contribute to our economy development?A. They buy all kinds of tickets.B. They walk, sleep, eat and meet native farmers.C. They speed up money circulation by spending money on transport, accommodations(膳宿), specialities and admission.D. They only enjoy visiting many glorious tourist attractions.14. Which sentence of the following is not true?A. There's a need for more policemen.B Some provinces can change the date of an official holiday completely.C. Visitors must obey traffic rules and shouldn't throw rubbish freely.D. People should never travel when there is a pandemic.15. What the author's attitude to travel during holidays?A. He doesn't show his opinion.B. He doesn't agree at all.C. He supports unconditionally.D. He supports and makes some suggestions.第二节(共5小题;每小题2分,满分10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。

2020年三明十二中高三英语上学期期末试卷及答案解析

2020年三明十二中高三英语上学期期末试卷及答案解析

2020年三明十二中高三英语上学期期末试卷及答案解析第一部分阅读(共两节,满分40分)第一节(共15小题;每小题2分,满分30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AAQUILA Children’s Magazine is the most intelligent read for curious kids. Full of enthusiastic articles and challenging puzzles, every issue covers science, history and general knowledge. AQUILA is a quality production, beautifully illustrated with contemporary artwork throughout.● Intelligent reading for 8-12 year-olds● Cool science and challenging projects● Inspires self-motivated learning● Exciting new topic every issueAQUILA is created and owned by an independent UK company. It has 28 pages,printed on high-quality paper and there are no advertisements or posters. Instead it is full of well-written articles, thought-provoking ideas and great contemporary artwork. Each monthly issue is centred around a new topic.AQUILA works as a superb learning extension to current primary (or KS2 and KS3) curriculum (课程), but it is much more than that! Entertaining and always surprising, AQUILA is recommended because it widens children’s interest and understanding, rather than encouraging them to concentrate only on their favourite subjects. It gives children a well-rounded understanding of the world, in all its complexity.The concepts in AQUILA can be challenging, requiring good comprehension and reading skills. 8 years is usually a good age to start. Some gentle interest from an adult is often helpful at the start.In 2020 AQUILA will have been in publication for 28 years, but it has never appeared in newsstands or shops. We are subscription only.AQUILA SubscriptionUK: 12 Months £55 - 4 Months £30Europe: 12 Months £60 -4 Months £35World: 12 Months £70 - 4 Months £35BirthdaysSelect the Birthday option, write a gift message and choose the birthday month. We will dispatch to arrive at the start of the month you have entered. The package posts in a blue envelope marked ‘Open on your birthday’.1.What is special about AQUILA?A.It is available in shops.B.It is for kids of all ages.C.It has no advertisements.D.It prints readers’ artworks.2.What does AQUILA offer its readers?A.Articles on modern art.B.Family reading materials.C.Ideas on improving readingskills.D.Knowledge beyond school subjects.3.AQUILA is intended for ________.A.foreign language learnersB.children with learning difficultiesC.parent-child reading loversD.curious kids with good comprehensionBMany of us were delighted to learn that a high school senior Kwasi Enin was accepted to all eight Ivy League universities. To our surprise, he wasn't excited as expected, but appeared extra calm. He announced that he would revisit the universities to find the best suitable in music or medicine. He also wanted to compare their financial aid packages.Kwasi's success story is rare, but his reaction is not. After the admission letters arrive at home, students have 30 days to really think about what kind of school would help them grow as a person, which school would best prepare them for the future, and at which school they would be happiest. And they also have to think about whether they can afford the school they choose.But how to answer the questions about which school is the best suitable university? Some young people are attracted to large universities with great school spirit and a list of offerings. But besides those advantages, many of these universities focus on graduate work and research, with undergraduates taught mostly by part-time instructors. Others are attracted to smaller boarding schools with discussion-based classes. But some of these schools will have much limitation for students who want a high-energy city life experience.Many students today seem to think they should pick the university where they will get the diploma that will help them get the most highly paid job. This is a sad misunderstanding of what a college education should provide.A good college education should prepare them to overcome any difficulty andthrivein society. It helps them toform the habit of creative mind and spirit that will continue to develop far beyond their university years. So when you choose college, you should consider if it is filled with useful learning to help create new spaces for different possibilities of growth.4. What can we know about Kwasi Enin from paragraph 1?A. He was from a very poor family.B. He would choose the top university.C. He was too excited to calm himself at the good news.D. He considered his interests when choosing his university.5. What can you infer from paragraph 2?A. Few students can be admitted to university.B. Many students face the choices like Kwasi.C. Top universities are the first choice for most students.D. American students can afford their university by themselves.6. Which of the following can best explain the underlined word “thrive” in paragraph 4?A. FailB. SucceedC. ResearchD. Work7. What should the best university be like according to the text?A. Very large and have good instructors.B. Small boarding schools with discussion-based classes.C. It will offerthe diploma to get the most highly paid job.D. It will help continue to develop far beyond university years.CWe live in the age of the algorithm (算法). Increasingly, the decisions that affect our lives— where we go to school, whether we get a car loan, how much we pay for health insurance— are being made not by humans, but by mathematical models.One application that has become particularly common is the use of algorithms to evaluate job performance. Sarah, a teacher who, despite being widely respected by her students, their parents and her colleagues, was fired because she performed poorly according to an algorithm. When an algorithm rates you poorly, you are immediately branded as an underperformer and there is rarely an opportunity to appeal against those judgments. In many cases, methods are considered secrets and no details are shared. And data often seems convincing.As a matter of fact, the belief that school performance in America is declining is based on a data mistake. ANation at Risk is the report that rang the initial alarm bells about declining SAT (Scholastic Assessment Test) scores. Yet if they had taken a closer look, they would have noticed that the scores in each smaller group were increasing. The reason for the decline in the average score was that more disadvantaged kids were taking the test. However, due to the data mistake, teachers as a whole were judged to be failing.Wall Street is famous for its mathematicians who build complex models to predict market movements and develop business plans. These are really smart people. Even so, it is not at all uncommon for their models to fail. The key difference between those models and many of the ones being used these days is that Wall Street traders lose money when their data models go wrong. However, as CV Neil points out in her book, the effects of widely —used machine — driven judgments are often not borne by those who design the algorithms, but by everyone else.As we increasingly rely on machines to make decisions, we need to ask these questions: What assumptions are there in your model? What hasn’t been taken into account? How are we going to test the effectiveness of the conclusions? Clearly, something has gone terribly wrong. When machines replace humans to make a judgment, we should hold them to a high standard. We should know how the data was collected. And when numbers lie, we should stop listening to them.8. Why school performance in America is believed to be declining?A. Teachers perform poorly.B. Big data is popular.C. The data is wrong.D. There is misunderstanding about algorithms.9. What should we do when making decisions by machines?A. Follow the machines.B. Make a judgment by tests.C. Stop listening to machines.D. Make the data convincing.10. What is the structure of the passage?A. B.C. D.11. What is the passage mainly about?A. The drawbacks of algorithm.B. The application of algorithm in business.C. The popularity of algorithm to employers.D. The advantages and disadvantages of algorithm.DWith graduation days being celebrated all over the country, a student who has to use a wheelchair honored his mother on his graduation day in a special way. Easley High School graduate, Alex Mays surprised people present when he got up and walked across the stage at Clemson's Littlejohn Coliseum.“I was really happy—it made me feel good,” Alex said.Alex was not given a chance to live right from his birth. He was born at 25 weeks and weighed just 1 pound, 10 ounces at birth. When he was very young, he had a disease and lost the ability to walk. After his mother's death in 2013, Alex had several other difficult life changes until he came to live with his grandparents, Dousay and her husband, Dewayne. Dousay said that when Alex came to live with them, they decided to bring him up in the best possible way they could.Last fall, Alex said that he would walk across the stage to get his diploma to honor his late mother. He practiced hard and worked with a physical therapist for 9 months to complete his plan.The only help Alex got was from his mom's best friend, Tonya Johnson, who pushed his wheelchair to the stage wearing one of his mother's favorite shirts. “I had support from my family. I couldn't have done it without them,” Alex said.“Alex made everyone in the building feel encouraged that day” Pickens County School District public information specialist John Eby said. “The school teachers knew he was going to get up to get his diploma, but the distance he walked was a surprise, even to them,” Eby said.“Some of life's most important tests aren’t given in a classroom; Alex tested himself and passed with flying color1 s,” Eby added.12. In what way did Alex honor his late mother on his graduation day?A. By dressing like her.B. By saying sorry to her.C. By inviting her best friend.D. By walking to get his diploma.13. What can we learn from Paragraph 3?A. Alex was born healthy.B. Alex went through a lot.C. Alex had a purpose in life as a child.D. Alex has lived with his grandparents all the time.14. What did Alex also express on his graduation day?A. His big regret in life.B. His feelings for hisschool.C. His thanks for his family.D. His will to complete his study.15. Which of the following words can best describe Alex?A. Strong-minded.B. Warm-hearted.C. Cool-headed.D. Easy-going.第二节(共5小题;每小题2分,满分10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。

2020年三明市第一中学高三英语期末考试试题及答案

2020年三明市第一中学高三英语期末考试试题及答案

2020年三明市第一中学高三英语期末考试试题及答案第一部分阅读(共两节,满分40分)第一节(共15小题;每小题2分,满分30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AWhat to See InHarbinParks inHarbin: Snow Sculpture Expo on theSunIslandPark: massive and beautifully carved sculptures of snow. Ice Lantern Festival: where large ice buildings and statues constructed with lights inside that make them glow.SiberianTigerPark: The park has several large caged areas where the tigers roam freely and live as they-would in their natural environment. We enter these caged areas in a specially designed van with large windows to get a look at these beautiful beasts. Live pheasants (雉) are let loose (if you pay) in order to show you the tigers' natural hunting skills.Russian Architecture: Blessed with grace and character, the city is famous for its unique, Russian-influenced architecture. Remnants (残存) from the days when Harbin wasan important stop on the Russian Manchurian Railroad, the dome-shaped structures remind people of pre-revolutionary Russia. The strong Russian flavor continues to impact the city today due to new trade and tourism betweenHarbinandRussia.TheCentral Avenue: Passers-by only street, a perfect remaining part of the busy international business activities at the turn of the 20th century. The 1.4-km long street is a worthy museum of European architectural styles, including Baroque and Byzantine facades, Jewish architectural wonders, little Russian bakeries, French fashion houses, American snack food outlets, and Japanese restaurants.Guogeli Avenue:Harbin's second biggest shopping district dotted with Russian buildings. A tram track is still preserved in the centre of the road. The street is named after Nikolay (Vasilyevich) Gogol (1809-1852); great Russian novelist, dramatist, satirist, founder of the so-called critical realism in Russian literature, best-known for his novel MERTVYE DUSHI I-II (1842, Dead Souls).Saint Sophia Church (built in 1903): The Orthodox church is a wonderful example of Russian Architecture. We only tour the outside of the church. The inside has been turned into some painters' market and is a big disappointment to all who visit it. You are welcome to venture into the church. Entrance fees are RMB20 per person.1. From where does the author look at the tigers?A. Through the windows of his house.B. In the closed areas of tigers.C. In the areas for walking.D. In their natural environment.2. Where can visitors see the most diverse styles of architecture?A. At Ice Lantern Festival.B. On the Russian Manchurian Railroad.C. On TheCentral Avenue.D. OnGuogeli Avenue.3. When walking in the city ofHarbin, what can visitors still strongly feel?A. The Russian flavor.B. The influence of Guogeli's realism.C. The damage to Saint Sophia Church.D. The mixture of American and Japanese cultures.BImaginary friends in childhood refer to the invisible beings that a child gives a personality to and plays with for over three months.Crabbycrab(蟹)appeared on a holiday in Norway by running out of my four-year-old son Fisher's ear after a night of tears from an earache. Like other childhood imaginary friends, Crabby should be a sign thatFisher's mind is growing and developing positively. Indeed, research shows that imaginary friends can help develop children's social skills.Research has shown that the positive effects of having imaginary friends as a child continue into adulthood. Adolescents who remember their imaginary playmates have been found to use more activecoping(应对)styles, such as seeking advice from loved ones rather than bottle things up inside. Even adolescents with behavioral problems who had imaginary friends as children have been found to have better coping skills through the teenage years.Scientists thinkthis could be because these teens have been able to adjust themselves to the social world with imagination rather than choose to be involved in relationships with more difficult classmates. It could also be because the imaginary friends help to reduce these adolescents,loneliness.These teens are also more likely to seek out social connections -they tend to turn to others for advice. Current research by Tori Watson is taking this evidence and looking at how adolescents who have imaginary friends as children deal withbullying(欺凌)at school. It is found that teens who remember their imaginary friends are better at dealing with bullying.While we know a lot about childhood imaginary friends such as Crabby Crab and the positive effects they can have, there is still a lot to learn about imaginary friends.4. What is Crabby crab?A. It is a crab Fisher caught inNorway.B. It is Fisher's imaginary friend.C. It is a toy Fisher like much.D. It is a cause of earache.5. Why do children with imaginary friends have better coping skills?A. Imaginary friends help improve their adjustment.B. Having imaginary friends makes them smarter.C. They have rich imagination.D. They are no longer alone.6. What will a child with imaginary friends probably do if he is bullied?A. Escape from the bully.B. Fight with the bully bravely.C. Keep silent about being bullied.D. Ask a parent or a teacher for help.7. What is the author's attitude towards the effect of imaginary friends?A. Concerned.B. Doubtful.C. Optimistic.D. Indifferent.CThe idea came to him when he least expected it. Alvin Irby was at a barbershop when he saw one of his former students sitting in the shop with a bored look on his face. That’s when Irby realized that by pairing barbershops and books, he might be able to inspire young boys to read.Alvin Irby, a former kindergarten and first-grade teacher, knows how important it is for young children to read. He also knows that young boys in particular often don’t have adult male role models who inspire them to read. “Many young boys may literally never see a man reading in school during the years when they’re learning to read because there are so few male elementary school teachers,” Irby toldMashable.That’s where the barbershops come in. Four years ago, Irby launched Barbershop Books as a way to not just get books into the hands of young boys, but also to create community reading spaces in a place where kids go frequently. Since itsinceptionin 2013, the program has created kid-friendly reading spaces in 50 barbershops in 12 states throughout the United States.Irby isn’t the first person to see the connection between barbershops and books and boys. Hair stylist Courtney Holmes, launched a program a few years ago offering free haircuts to kids as long as they read to himwhile he cuts their hair.That’s the kind of environment that Irby wants to promote with his program. The reading spaces created by Barbershop Books help to spark an interest in books by showing kids that reading is about more than just spelling and vocabulary skills, it’s about making reading a low-stress activity that can help them relax, laugh and have fun.“Our belief is that if we can create positive reading experiences early and often for young boys, then they will choose to read for fun,” Irby noted, adding, “This is really what Barbershop Books is about, getting young boys to say three words: I’m a reader.”8. What happened to Alvin when he was at a barbershop?A. He found it easy for young people to get bored.B. He offered a barbershop to his former student.C. He thought of a way to encourage young readers.D. He realized the importance of reading for young boys.9. What is the function of Barbershop Books?A. To attract more customers who love films.B. To provide free haircuts to book lovers.C. To show the influence of reading on children.D. To create a reading environment fbr children.10. It can be inferred from the passage that ________.A. reading is a low-stress activity that is relaxingB. Barbershop Books is only suitable for young boysC. Irby attaches great importance to school educationD. Barbershop Books can arouse (引起) young people’s interest in reading11. What does the underlined word “inception” in the 3rdparagraph mean?A. discovery.B. success.C. popularity.D. beginning.DA smiling panda and a walking Chinese lantern will be the mascots of the 2022 Winter Olympics and Paralympics (残奥会)in Beijing .The mascots were known to the public on Sept.17, 2019 at a ceremony inBeijing. Beijing Mayor Chen Jining described them as adorable, unique , and exquisite (精致的)。

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福建省三明市2020届高三上学期期末质量检测英语试题二、阅读理解(本大题共15小题)AMiddle School Academic Summer Camp CoursesEnrichment Theme:Creative MindsAugust 15- August 27A wide variety of enrichment courses await you at R-MA's Summer Academic Camp in the Northern Shenandoah Valley of Virginia.Come and explore the galaxy,master technology,broaden your reading base…It's a summer that you'll never forget!Science Explorer:Students will uses simple machines to invent Rube Goldberg challenges.Weekly creations will provide students chances to work together and think creativity with others.This course is our most popular,apply early to reserve your space!Reading & Writing:Get occupied with non-fictional text that describes some of the greatest inventors of all time.Create digital text that is both interactive and animated (交互的和动态的).History in Action:Recreate some of the most influential architectural features from the early civilizations by using everyday materials.Let your imagination head to another world with hands-on activities on a daily basis.Music:You can use our digital keyboarding software to make a variety of music Are there chances to play instruments in space?How does it sound and What are the challenges?Learn about how music plays a role in space.Middle School Academic Enrichment.Camp FeesTuition(学费):For one two-week session:645Forbothtwo-weeksessions:1180 Personal account:﹩565Notes:*There are four periods each day and each course runs for two periods.Students can only choose one or two topics for the summer.*All courses are for enrichment only.This is a learning enrichment camp,not a summer school program.Students cannot take these courses to make up for courses failed during the normal school year.*Tuition does not include the cost of meals or uniforms.Personal account covers board,uniforms and trips.21.What do the courses focus on for students?______A. Their teamwork.B. Their creativity.C. Their failed courses.D. Their school grades.22.How much will Steven pay for both History in Action and Music in total?______A. ﹩1180.B. ﹩1210.C. ﹩1290.D. ﹩1745.23.What will students have the chance to do at the Summer Camp?______A. Play various musical instruments.B. Turn ancient materials into products.C. Invent some stories about great scientists.D. Explore some simple machines for challenges.21.B.22.D23.D.BEleven-year-old Ruby Kate Chitsey loves asking the question"If you could have any three things,what would you want?" at nursing homes in Harrison.Even more amazing,she then sets out to make the residents who live in the nursing home realize their dreams.Last May,Ruby Kate noticed a resident named Pearl staring out a window.She seemed sad."What are you looking at?' Ruby Kate asked.Pearl said her dog was led away by his new owner because she couldn't afford to raise it.Ruby Kate and her mother,Amanda,asked around and discovered that many nursing home residents are unable to afford even the smallest luxuries.So Ruby Kate decided to do something about it.She started by asking residents what three things they wanted most in the world.Amanda worried that people would ask for cars and other things an 11-year-old wouldn't be able to provide.Instead,they asked for chocolate bars,McDonald fries,pants that ft properly and even just prayer.Using heir own money,the Chitseys granted the wishes of about 100 people in three months.Then they started asking for donations.The good people of Harrison responded enthusiastically,so much so hat Amanda set up a GoFundMe page,Three Wishes for Ruby's Residents,hoping to collect%5,000.They hit their goal in a month.After GoFundMe named Ruby Kate a Kid Hero and promoted her storyinternationally this past January,Three Wishes raised ﹩20,000 in 24 hours and more than ﹩250,000 in five months.Earlier this year,Three Wishes for Ruby's Residents became a nonprofit and launched its first nationwide chapters.Ruby Kate doesn't plan to stop there."I consider kindness to be my hobby,"she says,"and I'm very good at it."24.What inspired Ruby Kate to help residents at nursing homes?______A. Pearl's sadness for missing her dog.B. The kindness of residents at nursing homes.C. Many nursing home residents' lack of luxuries.D. Her experience of working in a nursing home.25.What can we learn from the passage?______A. Three Wishes has set up its worldwide branches.B. The Chitseys helped satisfy the residents' wishes.C. The nursing home introduced Ruby's story around the world.D. The Chitseys are wealthy enough to afford all residents' wishes.26.What do the numbers listed in Paragraph 4 indicate?______A. People were supportive.B. Ruby Kate was generous.C. Raising money was quite easy.D. The programme was profitable.27.Which of the following can best describe Ruby Kate?______A. Proud and enthusiastic.B. Creative and imaginative.C. Warm-hearted and selfless.D. Ambitious and modest.24.C.25.B.26.A27.CCNew South Wales,Australia,is setting up cameras as part of an effort to reduce the number of people preoccupied with wireless devices while they drive.It will be the first area in the world to use the technology to punish drivers distracted (分心)with telephone calls,social media or text messages.Road Safety experts are concerned about the growing number of accidents involving drivers using smart phones on the state's roads.They say drivers who use phones while driving greatly increase their chances of being involved in an accident.The New South Wales government plans to place 45 Mobile Phone Detection Cameras across the state by December.Each phone detection unit contains two cameras.One camera takes pictures of a vehicle's registration plate (牌照).A second camera looks through the front windrow of a car or truck to see what drivers are doing with their hands.The units use artificial intelligence to set aside drivers who are not touching their phones.Human beings then confirm if the pictures show illegal behavior before notice is sentto the vehicle's registered owner.A violation(违反)carries fine of ﹩232.Some cameraswill be permanently set up on roadsides.Others will be moved,from time to time,around the state.Two fixed cameras took photographs of 8.5 million vehicles as part of a six-month test earlier this year.The cameras took photos of more than 100,000 drivers with their hands on phones.One driver was using a phone and another electronic device,an Apple iPad,at the same time.Another driver had a passenger guide the vehicle while they both held phones,the state government said.28.What is the real purpose to set up cameras in New South Wale?______A. To keep records of the accidents.B. To promote the latest technology.C. To find illegal behavior of the drivers.D. To force drivers to focus more on driving.29.What can we infer from the road safety experts?______A. Smart-phones are main killers on the road.B. All accidents result from drivers' using cell-phones.C. Measures are badly needed to ban using phones while driving.D. Carrying a smart-phone while driving will cause an accident.30.How does the phone detection unit function effectively?______A. It corrects the drivers' wrong behavior.B. It has two cameras to record the plates.C. It sends a notice to the legal diver autonomously.D. It combines artificial intelligence with human's efforts.31.What did a six-month test show?______A. Electronic devices could help divers indeed.B. Mary passenger helped operate the vehicles.C. Many drivers used electronic devices while driving.D. It was common to be busy with two wireless devices.28.D 29.C 31.CDBEIJING/SAO PAULO-Chinese traditions like cockfighting,like-flying and fireworks have been quite common in Brazil for many years.Despite the thousands of kilometers between them,China's historical and artistic mark on Brazil has existed for about 300 years,said Brazilian sinologist (汉学家)Jose Roberto Teixeira Leite in his book China in Brazil.Influences from China can date from the colonial period,even up to the time after after Brazil's independence."The commercial relationship between the two countries has existed for a long time,he noted,adding that incoming ships would fill up Brazilian cities like Salvador,Rio de Janeiro and Recife with Chinese products like porcelain(瓷器),silk and fans He also found Chinese influence not only in the arts and architecture of Brazil but also in the most diverse areas of Brazilian society,like the economy,medicine and popular culture."At the end of the 19th century,in Pernambuco,(a state in northeastern Brazil),there was a custom that children slept with clothes decorated with Chinese dragons." Teixeira added.The book took him about 15 years to finish."The impact of the book surprised me,though it was published by a university publisher and it had a print run of just 1,000 copies," he said."Some have said that the book represents a turning point in Chinese studies in Brazil." Besides,the sinologist did research on the mark and presence of China in the architecture and arts of Brazil."It was through art that China awoke in me,first,curiosity,after that,interest,and finally,passion," Teixeira said.In 1992,the sinologist visited Macao to do research for his doctoral thesis about the marks and presence of China in Brazil,and that trip impressed him a lot.In 2013,Teixeira had a chance to visit the Chinese cities of Bejing,Shenzhen and Shanghai,and got to know"the past and present of the great country culturally,as well as its incredible material development."32.What does the underlined sentence imply?______A. Brazilian children's love for dragons as Chinese children.B. The development of China-Brazil frequent trade cooperation.C. A further understanding of the cultures of the two countries.D. China's influence on most diverse areas of Brazilian society.33.What marks a new stage of Chinese studies for Brazilian?______A. Children's clothes.B. The siniogist's traveling.C. The sinologist's book.D. China's porcelain.34.What fired the sinologist's passion for Chinese studies?______A. Chinese art.B. Chinese customs.C. The history of China.D. China's development.35.What is the best title for this passage?______A. The Impression of China on Sinologist.B. China and Brazil in Eyes of SinologistC. An Introduction to Sinologist's New BookD. The Future of China-Brazil Trade Relations32.D 33.C 34.A二、阅读七选五(本大题共5小题,共10.0分)China's General Administration of Press and Publication (GAPP)has issued a new Circular about Preventing the Teenagers from Online Game Addictions.(36) They will control the time and money spent by underage gamers.to prevent Teenagers from getting addicted to video games.Further,a real-name registration system will becreated to check the identity of gamers against the national database.It was estimated about 620 million gamers had brought in as much as ﹩38 billion in revenue(收入)---out of which 60 percent came from mobile games.(37) In the first half of 2018,China accounted for 26.1 percent of global revenues in this industry space.According to a report last year,there are more than 800 million netizens in China and over 98 percent are smart phone users.Mobile games and PC games are the primary type of products in China's gaming market,and account for 66 percent and 28.5 percent of revenues.The new measures specifically target youth online gaming.It bans users aged under 18 from playing online games between 10 p.m.and 8 a.m.(338) A maximum of three hours per day on weekends and public holidays.The government is also targeting the profitable parts of online micro transactions (微交易).Gamers aged between 8 and 16 will only be able to add up to RMB 200 (﹩29)per month into their account.Gamers between 16 and 18 years old will be able to top up a maximum of RMB 400(﹩57).(39) Regulators will be allowed to check the identity of users with the national database.Users will be required to register their accounts with their real name and phone number.Commenting on the newest measures,the GAPP says it wants to clean up China's internet【解析】三、完形填空(本大题共20小题,共30.0分)It was late,about 10:15 p.m.Janice Esposito jumped into her minivan (小货轩)and began the 20-minute(41) home to her husband and seven-year old Son.She'd just returned from (42) her mother and had traveled the(43) so many times.Out of (44)on that awful night,a car knocked into Esposito's minivan,pushing her backward(45)100 feet onto the railroad tracks.As it happened,Pete DiPinto was getting ready for bed.(46)he heard the sharp clang (哐当声)of metal on metal and breaking glass coming from not far outside his bedroom window.A volunteer firefighter and retired teacher,DiPinto,64,never (47)to think.He grabbed a flashlight and,still wore his pajamas (睡衣),(48) the door.The first car he(49),2,000 feet from his front yard,was the one that had hit Esposito.Once DiPinto(50)he driver was OK,he looked around and(51)Esposito's minivan sitting on the railroad tracks.And then he heard the urgent sound:an(52)train.DiPinto(53)to Esposito's minivan and banged on the driver's side window.She just looked at him and she seemed(54)."Honey,you're on the railroad tracks," DiPinto shouted."We have to get you(55) right now!" He pulled the handle(56),but the door was jammed.A heavy train,(57)at 65 miles per hour,was speeding up toward them.DiPinto ran to the passenger side and threw open the door.Please,God,don't let her be trapped,he thought.He pulled her toward him across the seat and rapidly walked her to(58)a few feet away Within Six seconds,the train ran intothe minivan."It was like a Hollywood movie."But this story had a(n)(59)."Last night." South County Ambulance chief told CBS New York,"the (40)arrived in pajamas,not in a fire truck."41. A. walking B. arriving C. driving D. running42. A. visiting B. treating C. assisting D. finding43. A. field B. forest C. space D. route44. A. somewhere B. nowhere C. anywhere D. everywhere45. A. some B. only C. exactly D. enough46. A. while B. after C. when D. until47. A. failed B. began C. chose D. stopped48. A. held on to B. ran out ofC. stayed away fromD. came up to49. A. came upon B. waited for C. pulled up D. looked for50、 A. blessed B. informed C. concluded D. described51. A. followed B. searched C. reached D. spotted52. A. uprising B. oncoming C. ongoing D. outgoing53. A. rushed B. returned C. wandered D. escaped54. A. unlocked B. unaware C. unhealthy D. unhurt55. A. around B. off C. in D. down56. A. carefully B. roughly C. violently D. naturally57。

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