(完整版)英语写作期末试题和答案解析(20201018190340)
2020年高三英语下学期期末试卷及答案解析
2020年高三英语下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AFour Best Cities to Visit in WinterCold rains, icy sidewalks and gray skies can make winter travel a trial. But here are four cities around the world that make for a great cold-weather destination:Prague,Czech RepublicWith its snow-capped spires and winding streets,Pragueis a fairytale city that remains ly tourist-free in winter.The amazing architecture looks even prettier under a sheet of snow, with one of the most beautiful areas being the old town, with its Romanesque vaults. Gas street lamps have been placed throughout the city center, adding a romantic color1 to evenings. Cafes here are ideal for escaping the bitter cold.Salzburg,AustriaWith its Christmas songs and traditional markets, this is a perfect city for a winter break. “Silent Night” was performed for the first time in thechurchofOberndorfon the border ofSalzburgon Christmas Eve in 1818.The city's main market is held in the shadow ofSalzburg'sHohensalzburgCastle, but the one held inMirabell Squareis especially popular with food lovers who come to taste local food such as halusky—pieces of dumpling mixed with fried bacon.Tromso,NorwayTromso is widely regarded asNorway's most beautiful city and is a base for spoiling the northern lights. There are several attractive museums, including thePolarMuseum, which offers an insight into the history of Arctic expeditions, and theTromsoMuseum, which is famous for its Sami exhibitions.Amsterdam,NetherlandsIn winter,Amsterdam' s museums are much less crowded, making it the time to visit attractions such as Rijksmuseum or the Anne Frank House. Built originally to house a circus, the Royal Carre Theater is more than 130 years old. Children will love the spectacular performances.1. What can you do inPrague?A. Enjoy the fascinating architecture.B. Taste local food halusky.C. Appreciate Sami exhibitions.D. Watch a circus performance.2. Where was “Silent Night” first performed?A. In thechurchofOberndorf.B. InHohensalzburgCastle.C. InMirabell Square.D. In the Polar Museum.3. Which city will you choose if you want to see the northern lights?A. Prague.B. Salzburg.C. Tromso.D.Amsterdam.BIt is a question people have been asking for ages. Is there a way to turn back the aging process?For centuries, people have been looking for a “fountain of youth”. The idea is that if you find a magical fountain, and drink from its waters, you will not age.Researchers in New York did not find an actual fountain of youth, but they may have found a way to turn back the aging process. It appears the answer may be hidden right between your eyes, in an area called the hypothalamus (下丘脑). The hypothalamus is part of your brain. It controls important activities within the body.Researchers at New York’s Albert Einstein College of Medicine found that hypothalamus neural (神经的) stem cells also influence how fast aging takes place in the body.What are stem cells(干细胞)? They are simple cells that can develop into specialized cells, like blood or skin cells. Stem cells can also repair damaged tissues and organs.Dongsheng Cai is a professor at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. He was the lead researcher in a study on aging in mice. He and his team reported their findings in the journal Nature, Cai explained when hypothalamus function is in decline, particularly the loss of hypothalamus stem cells, and this protection against the aging development is lost. it eventually leads to aging.Using this information, the researchers began trying to activate, or energize, the hypothalamus laboratory mice. They did this by injecting the animals with stem cells, Later, the researchers examined tissues and tested for changes in behavior. They looked for changes in the strength and coordination (协调) of the animals muscles. They also studied the social behavior and cognitive ability of the mice. The researchers say the results show that the treatment slowed aging in the animals, Cai says injecting middle-aged mice with stem cells from younger mice helped the older animals live longer.But these results were just from studying mice in a laboratory. If the mice can live longer, does that mean people could have longer lives? The next step is to see if the anti-aging effects also work in.4. In Paragraph 2 a “fountain of youth” is mentioned to ________.A. introduce the main topicB. show a hidden secret.C. describe scientists researchD. recommend a way to stay young5. Aging takes place in the body when _______.A. stem cells develop into specialized cellsB. there are important activities within the bodyC. hypothalamus neural stem cells fail to protect against agingD. the hypothalamus fails to repair damaged tissues and organs6. What do we know about the researchers at Albert Einstein College of Medicine from the text?A. They did experiments to see how stem cells work.B. They studied mice to find their connection with humans.C. They have found a possible way to slow the aging progress.D. They have found no changes in mice s behavior during the experiment7. What will the researchers probably do next?A. They will help some animals live longer.B. They will announce the fountain of youth doesn’t existC. They will develop products to help people live a longer life immediatelyD. They will do research to see if what they have found in mice will apply to humans.CEmojis are very popular among mobile phone and social media users. While there are emojis of almost every kind imaginable, from dinosaurs to joyful tears and eggplants, there is no emoji for forgiveness. Seeing the need to show understanding, aFinnish group decided it was time for a "forgiveness" emoji.Every year, the Unicode Consortium, which sets the standards, adds new emojis to the emoji keyboard on mobile phones and computers. In 2019, the Forgivemoji campaign was launched. Forgivemoji's site made an open call to the public to give their designs for a new forgiveness emoji, with the goal of presenting the symbol to the Unicode Consortium and getting it accepted by people.Tuomo Pesonen, communications director of the Unicode Consortium, explained why the forgiveness emoji isindispensablein today's world. “In our modern communication culture, emojis are an important way of expressing human feelings beyond words.” The campaign gained popularity, reaching over two million people around the world. They received many designs, including a bandaged heart, two holding hands, and people fromdifferent cultures hugging.After hundreds of people offered their ideas for this emoji, the winner was announced in February 2020. Former Finnish president Tarja Halonen was selected to choose the winner as she has been important in building bridges between people. The emoji that will be presented to the Unicode Consortium is an image of two hands giving a thumbs-up symbol in front of a heart. If the Unicode Consortium accepts the design, it will become available to the public in late 2021.The Forgivemoji campaign goes far beyond having a strong influence on social media. The message of showing forgiveness and understanding is helpful for the world at large.8. What's the idea behind the Fogivemoji campaign?A. people develop pleasant habits.B. To get people more friendly to each other.C. To pick a forgiveness emoji for the public to use.D. To make mobile phones and computers more convenient to use.9. What does the underlined word “indispensable” in Paragraph 3 mean?A. Necessary.B. Different.C. Changeable.D. Interesting.10. Why was Tarja Halonen selected to choose the winner for the campaign?A. She launched the campaign herself.B. She designed the most popular emoji.C. She was familiar with the emoji history.D. She played an important role in relating people.11. What can be the best title for the text?A. Forgiveness is important for peopleB. Emoji for forgiveness is on the wayC. Emojis are becoming interestingly popularD. Finnish people explore the stories of emojisDOn September 7, 1930, Yuan Longping was born inBeijing. Fluent in English, his mother often read Friedrich Nietzsche's works to him. Influenced by his mother, Yuan Longping liked English,geography and chemistry at school. After graduating from university, he became a teacher in the countryside ofHunanin 1953.With lots of crop failures, nationwide hunger hitChinain the 1960s, making many people live a bad life. Yuan was sad and felt he must do something. Since the climate inHunanwas not friendly to growing wheat. He decided to devote himself to studying how to increase the production of rice, a basic food for over 60 percent of Chinese people. From then on, he began a lifelong connection with rice.Yuan Longping succeeded in growing the world's first high production hybrid rice (杂交水稻) variety in 1973, which could reach a yield of over 500 kg per more than 200 kg than before. For the next four decades, he continued to work on the research of hybrid rice. In 2020, hybrid rice developed by his team achieved 1,500 kg permuin two growing seasons, a new world record.Nowadays, the hybrid rice is grown in almost half ofChina's rice fields and its production accounts for 60 percent of the total rice production inChina. The hybrid rice production is 20 percent more than the common kinds , the yearly increase of which feeds up to 100 million people.In 2019, Yuan Longping, known as the “Father of hybrid rice”, was awarded with Medal of the Republic,China's highest honor.Yuan Longping's biggest dream in life was to develop more hybrid rice varieties, which could be grown all over the world to help solve the global food problem. So far, the hybrid varieties he developed have been grown in over 40 countries, including theUSA,BrazilandIndia.12. What do we know about Yuan Longping according to the text?A. He began to study hybrid rice in 1973.B. He received the highest honor inChinaat 90.C. He ever taught math in the city after graduation.D. He ever hoped Chinese would be free from hunger.13. How does the author mainly show the achievements of Yuan Longping in hybrid rice?A. By listing figures.B. By quoting reports.C. By imagining results.D. By explaining reasons.14. Which of the following best describes Yuan Longping according to the text?A. Patient and honest.B. Energetic and athletic.C. Capable and remarkable.D. Humorous and adventurous.15. What is the text mainly about?A. The life of Yuan Longping.B. The team of Yuan Longping.C. The honor of Yuan Longping.D. The education of Yuan Longping.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年高三英语上学期期末考试试卷及参考答案
2020年高三英语上学期期末考试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AMany workers have had no choice but to adapt to working from home in recent months since offices shut down due to the COVID-19 pandemic (新冠疫情). And the noisy situation and endless housework may result in a terrible emotion. A new option is waiting foryou. That is WFH: work from a hotel.Hotel FigueroA special program titled Work Perks aims to reposition some of 94-year-old Hotel Figuero’s 268 rooms as day-use offices.According to Managing Director Connie Wang, the set-up launched in June and is a great opportunity to get out of their houses with high-speed Wi-Fi, unlimited printing privileges and free parking. The 350-square-foot rooms sell for $ 129 per day, with an option to extend to an overnight stay for an additional $ 20.The WytheA boutique hotel inBrooklyn. The hotel recently announced a partnership with co-working office space company Industrious through which it is recycling 13 second-story guest rooms to serve as offices for up to four people.Each of the rooms has a small outdoor platform, and dogs are welcome. Pricing starts at $ 200 and goes up to $ 275, depending on how many people use the space.The SawyerThe Sawyer, in Sacramento, California, is offering pool cabanas (更衣室) for use as outdoor offices, complete with fast Wi-Fi, free parking and catered lunch for $ 150 per day.HotelsByDayYannis Moati founded HotelsByDay back in 2015. That company has grown to include more than 1,500 hotels, and has seen a significant increase in the number of inquiries for day-use bookings lately.Moati said the current situation will force hotels to upgrade themselves to stay alive, and he predicted that offering rooms for day-use only is one of the directions they will go.1. How much should one pay for a 24-hour stay in Hotel Figuero?A. $ 129.B. $ 149.C. $ 150.D. $ 200.2. Which hotel allows pets in?A. The Wythe.B. The Sawyer.C. HotelsByDay.D. Hotel Figuero.3. What do we know about Yannis Moati?A. He started a program titledWork Perks.B. He has upgraded at least 1,500 rooms.C. He usually predicts everything correctly.D. He is optimistic about the WFH trend.BSonoma County is adding artificial intelligence to its wildfire fighting. The county has entered into an agreement with the South Korean firm Alchera to equip its network of fire-spotting cameras with software that detects wildfire activity and then issues a warning to authorities.The technology examines past and current images of terrain (地形;地势) and searches for certain changes, such as flames burning in darkness, said Chris Godley, the county’s director of emergency management. But emergency workers will first have to“teach”the system to distinguish between images that show fire smoke, and others that might show clouds, fog etc. The software will use feedback from humans to improve its algorithm(算法) and will eventually be able to detect fires on its own — or at least that’s what county officials hope.“It’s kind of like learning how to read,”Godley said. “What letters can I put together to make up a word?” The county activated the technology Wednesday and received 16 positive reports of smoke — all of which turned out to be permitted burns, he said. Once a seasonal ban on controlled burns goes into effect in April or May, the county plans to speed up the testing and feedback phase. The hope is that by November, the system will no longer need to be taught and can start providing reliable intelligence. Godley said. “It’s going to take us a while to make sure weget the bugs outand that we really can depend on it because ultimately this is a lifesaving mission.”The technology is intended to help officials investigate potential fire starts earlier so they can get personnel out to them more quickly and issue necessary warnings. Officials expect other places will adopt it if the technology is successful, particularly because it plugs into the camera network that’s already in place statewide.“We ultimately believe its potential could be realized in a year or two,” Godley said. “And it could really havea dramatic impact here in California.”4. What does the system first have to do before being put into work?A. Equip its network of fire-spotting cameras with software.B. Learn to tell between images of fire smoke and other pictures.C. Use feedbacks to improve its ability to detect fire independently.D. Examine images of the terrain and search for any possible changes.5. What do local officials expect the technology to accomplish?A. Be able to make positive reports of smoke.B. Be able to control seasonal burns in the area.C. Help them spot potential fire starts as soon as possible.D. Learn how to distinguish pictures of flames from clouds.6. What does the underlined part in paragraph 3 mean?A. kill all the bugs.B. get rid of mistakesC. provide reliable informationD. speed up testing process7. What does the author mainly intend to tell us?A. AI is creating a dramatic impact in California.B. AI is applied to monitor terrains in California.C. A new tool to help detect wildfire in California.D. A new way to put an end to wildfire in California.CAs a rider, Anna Kiesenhofe’s Olympics victory might be a surprise. The winner of the road race at the Tokyo Olympics left the sport at the end of 2017 when she found herself out of contract (合同). She came into Tokyo without a professional team and left as an Olympic champion.The 30-year old began her cycling career in 2014 after running injuries that prevented her from continuing her pursuits of triathlon (铁人三项). She later joined a Catalan team and won the Spanish National Cup in 2016.The then-26 year old signedher first professional contract with Lotto Soudal Ladies for the following season. However, she ended her 2017 campaign in April and did not sign a contract for 2018, eventually taking a year off the bike. In 2019, Kiesenhofer came back to the sport as a rider, winning the Austrian national road race. Despite her results, Kiesenhofer sill had no professional contract while going into the Tokyo Olympics.Kiesenhofer was the first rider to attack in the Olympic road race, eventually forming a breakaway along with Carl Oberholzer, Omer Shapira, Vera Looser and Anna Plichta, which went on to reach a gap of 11 minutes. After Looser and Oberholzer were dropped, Kiesnhofer ataced her two remaining breakaway companions.After Shapira and Plichta were caught by the peloton (主车群), the rest of the riders seemed to believe thatthey were racing among themselves for Gold, not knowing that Remehofere was still in front. While it might be a misjudgment from the rest of the peloton that allowed Kiesenhofer to keep her lead of more than two minutes, other riders’ mistakes should not detract from the Austrian’s efforts.Off the bike the new Olympic Champion has a PhD in mathematics after studying at the Technical University of Vienne as well as at Cambridge University. She currently works at the University of Lausanne.8. Why did Anna give up triathlon?A. She got injured.B. She lost interest in it.C. She had to attend university.D. She never won a medal.9. Which is the right order of the following events?①She ended her campaign.②She took a year off the bike.③She began her cycling career.④She won the Austrian national road race.⑤She won the Spanish National Cup.A. ③④①②⑤.B. ②③④①⑤.C. ③⑤①②④.D. ④②③①⑤.10. What were the riders of the peloton unaware of at the Tokyo Olympics?A. The road race was so difficult.B. Anna was a new rider.C. They had caught up with Anna.D. Anna took the lead of them.11. What is Anna’s present job?A. A cycling coach.B. A university teacher.C A professional rider. D. A college student.DMy entire life has been influenced by the fact that I stand way above the average height for both men and women. I was born two weeks late. When I finally entered the world I weighed 11 pounds 10 ounces and was 24 inches long. When my mom told my grandmother my measurements, she asked in amazement, "Are you okay?!"I was healthy, but very shy as a child and into my teens. I'm from a small town, and I grew up and graduated with the same 50 people. I started playing basketball in third grade every Saturday, but I didn't have any control over my awkward body. (I didn't even score a point in a game until many years later.) I was 5-foot-10 in fourth grade. I had a small group of friends in elementary school, but sometimes the boys picked on me, calling me abean pole or the Jolly Green Giant. I still remember my embarrassment when they laughed at me, and how badly I wanted to be invisible.In high school I got more involved in sports, but I spent most days in the art room. By this time everyone at my school was used to my height (by ninth grade I was 6-foot-3), but if I went out of town people would stare at me and comment about my appearance.I was forced into the spotlight wherever I went.With high school came more confidence. I had success in school, the arts and sports. I played basketball, but my true passion was track and field. During my senior year I was the conference champion in high jump and the 400-meter run. The friendships I gained through my involvement in high school boosted my confidence and helped me develop a sense of humor. Now when a stranger told me I was tall I would smile and nod or, if I was feeling determined, I would pretend to feel shocked and thank them for telling me. I had no idea!Still, society keeps me aware of my status as something rare. And even though people tell me I'm beautiful and I should be a model, there are times when I would trade in my long legs for a small frame and tiny feet. I often wish people weren't so rude. I'm a minority only in the sense of height. I like to think that those who have insulted me didn't intend to. I do believe that most people are basically good, but they can be insensitive.12. What can be inferred from Para.1?A. The writer's height has something to do with her late birth.B. Grandmother was unwilling to have the writer as her grandchild.C. The writer failed to have a successful life because of her unusual height.D. The writer was heavier and bigger compared with other babies when she was born.13. By saying 'I was forced into the spotlight', the author probably means that she ________.A.was criticized by othersB. caught public attentionC. was threatenedD. felt inferior14. Which of the following statements is NOT mentioned as the writer's experiences in high school?A. She quit playing basketball and joined the track and field team.B. She no longer felt upset when facing her height problem.C. She had a passion for some sports events.D. She built up more confidence.15. What does the last sentence imply?A. People enjoy making fun of others.B. People are bad andcannot be trusted.C. People tend to bully those who are weaker.D. People sometimes care little about how others feel.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。
（完整版）英语写作期末试题和答案解析（20201018190340）
杭州七县市2020—2021学年度第一学期期末考试高二英语试题(含答案解析)
2020学年第一学期期末学业水平测试高二英语试题卷2021.10| 英语听力音频双击图标打开收听・| 1. 本试卷分试题卷和答题卷两部分。
满分120分，考试时间100分钟。
2. 答题前，必须在答题卷的密封区内填写校名、班级和姓名。
3. 所有答案都必须做在答题卷标定的位置上，务必注意试题序号和答题序号相对应。
4. 考试结束后，只需上交签题卷。
选择题部分（共80分）第一部分:听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节 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秒钏啲时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对仅读 一遍。
1. What does the woman think of the lecture?A. It was too short ・B ・ It was boring. 2. What did the woman like doing during the holiday?A. Visiting museums.B. Sunbathing. 3. What time is it now?A. At 7:40.B. At 7:55. 第二节 听下面5段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有儿个小题,从题中所给的A 、E 、C 三个 选项中选出最佳选项。
听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完 后,各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。
每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. Wliat happened first?A. The man arrived to meet with Mrs ・ Brown.B. Mrs ・ Brown phoned to tell she was on the way.C ・ The man took off his coat ・7. What would the man like to have?A. A cup of tea.B. A cup of coffee.C. Some water.考生须知:C ・ It was hard. C ・At 8:15. 5. Wliat are the speakers mainly talking about? A.The man's birthday ・ B. A camera.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题Q听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
2020年高三英语期末考试试卷及答案解析
2020年高三英语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.BDoctors are known to be terrible pilots. They don’t listen because they already know it all, I was lucky: I became a pilot in 1970, almost ten years before I graduated from medical school. I didn’t realize then, but becoming a pilot makes me a better surgeon. I loved flying. As 1 flew bigger, faster planes, and in worse weather, I learned about crew resource management (机组资源管理), or CRM, a new idea to make flying safer. It means that crew members should listen and speak up for a good result, regardless of positions.I first read about CRM in 1980. Not long after that, an attending doctor and I were flying in bad weather. The controller had us turn too late to get our landing ready. The attending doctor was flying; I was safety pilot. He was so busy because of the bad turn, he had forgotten to put the landing gear (起落架) down. He was a better pilot—and my boss—so it felt unusual to speak up. But I had to: Our lives were in danger. I put aside my uneasiness sand said, we need to put the landing gear down now! That was my first real lesson in the power of CRM, and I’ve used it in the operating room ever since.CRM requires that the pilot/surgeon encourage others to speak up. It further requires that when opinions are from the opposite, the doctor doesn’t overreact, which might prevent fellow doctors from voicing opinions again. So when I’m in the operating room, I ask for ideas and help from others. Sometimes they’re not willing to speak up. But I hope that if I continue to encourage them, someday someone will keep me from landing gear up.4. What does the author say about doctors in general?A. They like flying by themselves.B. They are quick learners of CRM.C. They pretend to be good pilots.D. They are unwilling to take advice.5. The author deepened his understanding of the power of CRM when .A. his boss landed the plane too lateB. he was in charge of a flying taskC. he saved the plane by speaking upD. his boss operated on a patient6. In the last paragraph landing gear up probably means .A. following flying requirementsB. making a mistake that may cost livesC. listening to what fellow doctors sayD. overreacting to different opinions7. Which of the following can be the best title for the text?A. CRM: A New Way to Make Flying SafeB. A Pilot-Turned DoctorC. The Making of a Good PilotD. Flying Makes Me a Better DoctorCI cried the first time I saw the Notre Dame（巴黎圣母院）years ago. I'd waited my entire life to see this great French architecture, and experienced it in its full glory on a bright sunny day. Last night, I again cried for the centuries-old church while watching it burn.I hadn't expected to spend my evening that way. My friend and I were having dinner at a cafe a block or so away from the Notre Dame, choosing to skip going inside with the intention to go back the next day.However, we heard that it caught fire, so we left the cafe and ran towards the church, following heavy smoke from it, and soon we joined a nearly silent crowd. Some were praying, some were crying, but most were staring in disbelief at the disaster happening before us. The fire continued to get worse. About 400 firefighters were working to control the fire. We could see their flashlights shining as they inspected the front from a balcony.The Notre Dame is part of the heartbeat ofParis, I reflected on the experiences I've had there, from attendinga bread market out front to admiring the beautiful windows and architecture inside. It is a spot that helps makeParismagical. And here we were, watching it burn down. It was too much to handle, but it was impossible to look away.About 9：30 pm, the gathered crowd spontaneously（自发地）began to sing Hymns（圣歌）to the church. We sang along with the group, feeling at once less like tourists and more like members of them. I hadn't imagined all that before.For hundreds of years, the Notre Dame hasseen the most joyous and the most terrible moments in the lives of both France and her people. And when everyone was able to become one emotional force, it showed that even in her darkest hour, the Notre Dame was still there to bring us all together.8. Why did the author cry for the Notre Dame for the first time?A. She was touched by its greatness.B. She was sorrowful to watch it burn.C. She was regretful for missing its glory.D. She was excited about French cultures.9. What was the author doing when the Notre Dame caught fire?A. Heading for a faraway cafe.B. Visiting a church with a friend.C. Eating nearby with a friend.D. Wandering along the street alone.10. What can we know about the fire scene?A. People expressed their sadness in different ways.B. People were nervously rushing in different directions.C. Hundreds of volunteers joined in putting out the fire.D. Firefighters kept people away with shining flashlights.11. What impressed the author most?A. The church allowed visitors to gaingreat experiences.B. Many foreign tourists became members of the church.C. The church survived disasters for hundreds of years.D. People were brought together to sing to the church.DWhen I was young, my mother didn't have the money to send me to school, but she thought it was important for me to keep up with education.So she decided to teach me extra lessons herself.But because she had to go to work, the only time she could do it was at 4：30 inthe morning.We needevery one of you to develop your talents and your skills so that you can help us old folks solve ourmost difficult problems. If you quit on school—you're not just quitting on yourself, but you're quitting on your country. No one's written your destiny(命运)for you, because you write your own destiny. You make your own future.That's why today I'm calling on each of you to set your own goals for your education and do everything you can to meet them.Your goal can be something as simple as doing all your homework, paying attention in class, or spending some time reading a book.But whatever you decide to do, I want you to commit to it.I want you to really work at it.I know that sometimes you get that sense from TV that you can be rich and successful without any hard work—that your ticket to success is through rapping or basketball or being a reality TV star.No one's born being good at all things. You become good at things through hard work.You're not a good athlete the first time you play a new sport.You don't hit every note the first time you sing a song.You've got to practise.12. What can we learn from the first paragraph？A. The writer's home was very rich.B. The writer's mother was a teacher.C. The writer was born in a poor family.D. The writer didn't like reading books.13. What does the writer want everyone to do by improving their talents and skills？A. To quit on their country to earn more money.B. To help solve the most difficult problems.C. To write their own new destiny by working as a TV star.D. To spend some time writing books about their own life.14. Why does the writer call on everyone to set his/her own goal？A. Because everyone's future is determined by themselves.B. Because eyeryone's future is to do simple work.C. Because everyone should do their homework.D. Because everyone should pay attention in class.15. How can people realise their great dreams？A. By rapping.B. By playing basketball.C. By being a reality star.D. By working hard.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。
2020-2021某大学《英语写作》2期末课程考试试卷A(含答案)
2020-2021《英语写作》2期末课程考试试卷A适用专业： 考试时间：考试时间：120分钟 闭卷 试卷总分：100分(答案请写在答题纸上)Part I. Summary Writing (20 %):Directions: Read the following passage. Write a summary of about 80 words.The first thing that strikes the critical minority as it looks at the whole cultural picture, is that ours is a nation of new-rich people, well washed, well dressed up rather pathetically unsure just what it is dressed up and washed for; a nation convinced that a multitude of material goods, standardized, furiously and expensively advertised by appeals to greed and vanityWill in themselves make life worth the living. Because we are new- rich, we over value possessions. Almost any individual who makes a great deal of money very rapidly supposes that mere possession of wealth is evidence of worth. He also is apt to imagine that with his means he can buy happiness. These mistakes usually seem folly to the old- rich, to one who was born to poverty, whose father and mother were bred with it. Such a one knows that merely because he or his friends have it, it is no sign that they are worth it, but quite commonly the contrary. He has learned through experience that money is not in itself very valuable stuff. Happiness, which is what all men desire, can not be purchased; it is an illusive something not for sale. The old- rich know these things well enough, but the new-rich rarely discover them until they have grown accustomed to possessions. So itseems to be with our society.Part II. Essay Appreciation (35%)Directions: Read the following essay and answer the questions. Everyday CrueltyLast week, I found myself worrying less about problems of world politics and national crime and more about smaller evils. I came home one day with a bad taste in my mouth, the kind I get whenever I witness the little cruelties that people inflict on each other. On this particular day, I had seen too much of the cruelty of the world.Every day I walk from the bus stop to the office where I work. This walk is my first step away from the comforts of home and into the tensions of the city. For me, a landmark on the route is a tiny patch of ground that was once strewn with rubbish and broken glass. The city is trying to make a "pocket park" out of it by planting trees and flowers. Every day this spring, I watched the skinny saplings put out tiny leaves. When I walked past, I always noted how big the tulips were getting and made bets with myself on when they would bloom. To pass time as I walk, I oftenmake silly little bets with myself, such as predicting that the next man I see will be wearing a blue tie. But last Wednesday, as I reached the park, I felt sick. Someone had knocked the trees to the ground and trampled the budding tulips into the dirt. Someone had destroyed a bit of beauty for no reason.At lunchtime on Wednesday, I witnessed more meanness. Along with dozens of other hungry, hurried people, I was waiting in line at McDonald's. Also in line was a young mother with two tired, impatient children clinging to her legs. The mother was trying to calm the children, but it was obvious that their whining was about to give way to full-fledged tantrums. The lines barely moved, and the lunchtime tension was building. Then, one of the专业班级 姓名 学号装 订children began to cry and scream. As people stared angrily at the helpless mother, the little boy's bloodcurdling yellsresounded through the restaurant. Finally, one man turned to her and said, "Lady, you shouldn't bring your kids to a public place if you can't control them." A young woman chimed in with another piece of cruel criticism. The mother was exhausted and hungry. Someone in line could have helped her by kneeling down to interact on eye level with one of the kids. Instead, even though many of the customers in the restaurant were parents themselves, they treated her like a criminal.The worst incident of mean-spiritedness that I saw that day happened after I left work. As I walked to the bus stop, I approached an old woman huddled in a doorway. She was wrapped in a dirty blanket and clutched a cheap vinyl bag packed with her belongings. She was one of the "street people" our society leaves to fend for themselves. Approaching the woman from the opposite direction were three teenagers who were laughing and talking in loud voices. When they saw the old woman, they began to shout crude remarks at her. Then, they did even more cruel things to torment her. The woman stared helplessly at them, like a wounded animal surrounded by hunters. Then, having had their fun, the teenagers went on their way.I had seen enough of the world's coldness that day and wanted to leave it all behind. At home, I huddled in the warmth of my family. I wondered why we all contribute to the supply of petty cruelty. There's enough of it already.1.Which sentence in paragraph 2 should be omitted in the interest of paragraph unity?(Write the opening words)(5')2.Which sentence in paragraph 4 needs to be followed by more supporting details?(Write the opening words)(5')3.In paragraph 3, which four time signals does the author begin sentences with? (Write the four signals here)(5')4.Which sentence is the thesis?(Write the opening words)(5')5.Which method of organization does the writer use in this essay?(5')A.TimeB.Emphatic6.The ____ supporting paragraph of this essay lacks a top sentence. Write the topic sentence in your own words.(10')Part III. Writing (45%)Directions: Write an example essay of about 250 words on the following topic.Better Education for Higher Salary?You are to write in three parts.In the first part, state specifically what your thesis is.In the second part, support your thesis with three points.In the last part, bring what you have written to a natural conclusion or a summary.Marks will be awarded for content, organization, grammar and appropriateness. Failure to follow the instructions may result in a loss of marks.2020-2021《英语写作》2期末课程考试试卷A答案Part IOurs is a nation of new-rich people. The peoplethink that a lot of material goods will make thelife worth living. Only the new-rich peoplebelieve that riches can buy happiness. The old-rich by their experience know better. Born inriches they do not believe that riches make themworthy. So the new-rich make the mistake ofbelieving possessions make the worth of theowner and they rarely discover them until theyhave grown accustomed to possessions.Part ＩＩ１．To pass time２．Then they did even３．At lunchtime then as finally４．On this particular day５．A６．First ,The first small cruelty I saw occurred on my way to work.”Part III(略）英文写作成绩的判定主要从以下三个方面：内容（Content）；（focus on ideas）语言（Language）；（focus on verb tenses, diction, spelling）写作技巧（Skills）；（Writing skills）1.扣分显示也主要表现在以下四个方面：语言（L）：35%写作技巧（S）：40%内容（C）：25 %2.批阅统一标识：错误一律用线标出，较严重的语言错误用波浪线标出，每条波浪线表示扣1分；一般性的语言错误用直线标出，每条直线表示扣0.5分。
写作习题及答案(期末考试)
Unit 1一、Practicing the basics of narrationCheck the sentences that you think would make interesting topic sentences for a personal experience narrative. Explain why the others would not.1) Once I almost drowned.2) When Robert was fifteen, he made his first gift of true love to his father.3) A journey of one mile or 5,000 miles begins the same way: with a single step.4) When I was five, I discovered that learning was fun.5) The five-minute drive to the hospital seemed to have taken hours.6) He was driving home one evening, on a two-lane country road.7) Xiao Wang has proved once again that he is an incurable optimist.8) The day I got the letter of admission from BFSU (Beijing Foreign Studies University) was one of the happiest of my life.9) My family believed if something went wrong, it was always someone else’s fault.10) One of my most memorable experiences took place when I worked as a schoolteacher in a mountain village.Those that would make interesting topic sentences: 2, 4, 7, 8, and 10.1 would make a topic sentence, but only a dull one. 3, 5, 6 and 9 wouldmake good opening sentences of an essay, not necessarily a narrative, but none of them exemplifies what a narrative is about.二、Read the passages, decide whether they are good or poor personal narratives, and state your reasons.1. It was the last day of our stay in Nanjing. My parents were sitting in the waiting room of the railway station waiting for our train back to Beijing Asa restless five year old, I began wandering about and then found myself lost. I was getting worried when I saw a woman dressed like a policewoman. Immediately I headed toward her and told her I couldn't find my parents. She took me to the broadcasting station, and their announcement over the loudspeaker soon brought my parents.The passage is a narrative without a topic sentence. We don’t know what point the writer wants to make. We could improve the passage by adding a topic sentence such as “At the age of five I learned that in a tight corner we can turn to a policeman/policewoman for help.”2. Once I almost drowned in a swimming pool. I was 12 and was learning to swim. I began to paddle to the far side of the pool. But suddenly I couldn't move an inch and keep my head above the water and I began to drown. Just then my father came to my rescue.●The passage has two problems. First, the last sentence concludes thenarrative but does not lead to any insight the writer has gained through the incident. It has a topic sentence, but the narration is vague. Without sufficient details, the story is humdrum and bare. The following is an improved version:Once I almost drowned in a swimming pool. I was twelve and was learning to swim. I was learning fast, and soon, without knowing it, I began to paddle to the far side of the pool. But before I reached it, suddenly I couldn’t move or keep my head above water. I began to sink. Just then I felt a pair of strong hands pushing me up—my father had come to my rescue and pulled me out of the water. Once again, Dad got me out of a tight corner, as he has done so many times in my life.3. I finally arrived at the university after two and a half hours of riding. I found a new battle to fight running from one office to another, completing all kinds of forms and signing my name numerous times. I finished all that. I truly become a member of the university. I was tired out. It began to rain before I could rest my feet in my dorm!●The passage has two problems. First, it does not provide a topicsentence to direct the choice of the details (the long bus ride, the numerous forms to complete, the repeated name-signings and the unwelcome rain). In this version, they are not connected well. Wecan improve the passage by improving the transitions.The following is an improved version:When I finally arrived at the university after two and a half hours of riding on a bus, I found a new battle to fight—running from one office to another, completing all kinds of forms, and signing my name numerous times. Only when I had finished all that did I truly become a member of the university. By that time I was tired out. What’s more, it began to rain before I reached my dorm room and could finally rest! My first day at college was a nightmare!4. As soon as the winter holidays began, my best friend in high school and I fixed a date to meet. We hadn't seen each other for half a year and during this period we chiefly kept contact via WeChat. The moment we met, we hugged each other for a long time, completely unaware of the people around us. Neither of us said much, and we both enjoyed being with each other. We went to the shops to have a look at the things we were interested in. Then she treated me to lunch, using the first money she had earned playing the harp in her university orchestra. How time flew when we were together! Soon it was time to say goodbye. Perhaps it would be another six months before we could meet again. But I was not at all worried that we might become estranged from each other, for I knew that time would never separate us and thatwe would only cherish our friendship more as time went by.●This passage is well-organized: it has a beginning (the first twosentences) that provides the background for the reunion. Its middle part (the next seven sentences) describes the details of the reunion: what they did and how they felt. The passage winds up with the topic sentence. Also the sentences are neatly knitted together by appropriate connective expressions.三、Activity1 Practicing coordination & subordinationIdentity coordination and subordination and point out how coordination/subordination is achieved in each sentence.The following sentences are selected from Contemporary College English, Intensive Reading, Lesson One, Book Two.1) New as I was to the faculty, I could have told this specimen a number of things. (Para. 2)●Subordination, expressed in an adverb clause of concession——“New as I was to the faculty.”2) I could have told him all this, but it was fairly obvious he wasn't going to be here long enough to matter. (Para. 3)●Coordination, by joining two clauses expressing equally importantideas with the coordinating conjunction but.3) Having finished the day’s work, what do you do with those other eight hours? (Para. 6)●Coordination, by joining two coordinating clauses with a comma plusand; Subordination within the first coordinating clause, by expressing the minor idea in are relative clause "(that) every man must respect."4) They involve skills every man must respect, and they can all bring you basic satisfactions. (Para. 5)●Subordination, by expressing the minor idea in a present participlephrase “having finished the day's work.”5) Fourteen years later I am still teaching, and I am here to tell you... (Para. 8)●Coordination, by connecting two coordinating clauses with a commaplus and.6) ... the business of the college is not only to train you, but to put you in touch with... (Para. 8)●Coordination, by connecting two infinitive phrases with a pair ofcorrelative conjunctions not only … but (also).7)…you have no time for Shakespeare, for a basic look at philosophy, for the continuity of the fine arts, for that lesson of man's development…(Para. 9)●Coordination, by connecting four equally important for-prepositionalphrases with commas.8) I speak, I'm sure, for the faculty of the liberal arts college and for the faculties of the specialized schools as well… (Para. 14)●Coordination, by connecting two coordinating prepositional phraseswith and.9) ... university has no real existence and no real purpose… (Para. 14)●Coordination, by connecting two noun phrases "no real existence"and "no real purpose" with and.10)…it succeeds in putting you in touch, both as specialists and as humans, with those human minds... (Para. 14)●Coordination, by connecting two prepositional phrases "asspecialists" and "as humans" with a pair of correlative conjunction both ... and.四、Correct faulty coordination or subordination in the following sentences.1) I applied to Tsinghua University, and I was rejected.改：I applied to Tsinghua University, but I was rejected.2) The weather in March is cold and rainy, and sometimes it is warm andsunny.改：Though the weather in March is cold and rainy, sometimes it is warm and sunny.3) Grandpa often walks twenty minutes to my home and carries my favorite dishes in a basket.改：Grandpa often walks twenty minutes to my home, carrying my favorite dishes in a basket.4) Mr. Wang dropped the Qing vase and he broke it and the museum made him pay 2,000 yuan.改：Because Mr. Wang dropped the Qing vase, breaking it, the museum made him pay 2,000 yuan. (Or: The museum made Mr. Wang pay 2,000 yuan for the Qing vase he had dropped and broken.)5) He heard that the children were safe and sound, and he breathed a sigh of relief.改：He breathed a sigh of relief when he heard that the children were safe and sound.6) The exam was over, immediately the children rushed out of the classroom, and they laughed and shouted joyfully.改：As soon as/immediately the exam was over, the children rushed out of the classroom, laughing and shouting joyfully.7) My cousin phoned yesterday and he asked me how my first week of college had been.改：My cousin phoned yesterday, asking/to ask me how my first week of college had been.8) The search party was leaving, but they heard some noise in the pit. 改：The search party was leaving when they heard some noise in the pit.9) Those pears are grown in northern Hebei Province and the climate there is most suitable for them.改：Those pears grow beautifully in northern Hebei Province, where the climate is most suitable for them.10) My sister and I looked at each other, and we didn't say a word and then decided to give our parents a pleasant surprise.改：My sister and I looked at each other and, without saying a word, we decided to give our parents a pleasant surprise.unit2一、Recognize parallel constructions in the following sentences.1) What can we do but wait?●two infinitives: do and wait2) It is easier said than done.●two past participles: said and done3) In matters of principle, stand like a rock; in matters of taste, swim with the current.——Thomas Jefferson●two imperative clauses connected by a semicolon4) I have nothing to offer but blood, toil, tears, and sweat.——Winston Churchill●four nouns: blood, toil, tears, and sweat5) Just to be alive and to be of service to somebody is a reward. ——Ann Cayee●two infinitive phrases: to be alive and to be of 'service to somebody6) A living dog is better than a dead lion.●two noun phrases: a living dog and a dead lion7) Crawling down a mountain is sometimes harder than climbing up.●twоgеrund рhrаѕеѕ: сrаwlіng dоwn аmоuntаіn аnd сlіmbіng up (аmоuntаіn)8) The personnel manager told the new secretary that she would answer the phone, attend to visitors and do some typing.●three verb phrases: answer the phone, attend to visitors and dosome typing.9) The soil is not difficult to till when there is a lot of rain, but in a bad year, it’s not only the ploughs that break but our hearts too.●two noun phrases joined by a pair of correlative conjunctions notonly... but10) The stranger told me he came from the south and that he was going to join his brother in northern Shanxi.two object clauses connected by and (Note: the second clause should be introduced by the conjunction that.)二、Correct faulty parallelisms in the following sentences.1) My cousin likes swimming, running and to play table tennis.改：My cousin likes swimming, running and playing table tennis.2) Chemistry used to be taught from a textbook; now the lab method is used.改：Chemistry used to be taught from a textbook; now it is taught in the lab.3) You can force a child to attend class but not think.改：You can force a child to attend class but not to think.4) Xiao Lin could not decide whether she should is start college right after high school or to get a job first.改：Xiao Lin could not decide whether to start college right after high school or to get a job first.5) The essay is difficult to understand not because of the technical vocabulary but because the sentence structures are complicated.改：The essay is difficult to understand not because the vocabulary istechnical but because the sentence structure is complicated.6) Either we must make nuclear power safe or stop using it altogether. 改：We must either make nuclear power safe or stop using it altogether. (or: Either we must make nuclear power safe or we must stop using it altogether.7) The day I left home was dark, cold and it rained.改：The day I left home was dark, cold, and rainy.8) In careless driving, the driver, not only risks the lives of his own passengers, but also the lives of others.改：A careless driver risks not only the lives of his own passengers, but also those of others.9) E-mail is not only fast and easy, but it also saves paper and the work of moving paper from one place to another.改：E-mail is not only fast and easy but also saves paper and the work of moving paper from one place to another. (or: Not only is e-mail fast and easy, but it also saves paper and the work of moving paper from one place to another.)10) He believes that giving is as much a joy as to receive.改：He believes that giving is as much a joy as receiving. (or: He believes that to give is as .much a joy as to receive.)unit3一、Practicing point of viewIdentify the point of view in the following passages and explain why it is suitable for the narrative.The following paragraphs are selected, from Contemporary College English, Intensive Reading.1) Let me tell you one of the earliest disasters in my career as a teacher. It was January of 1940 and I was fresh out of graduate school starting my first semester at the University of Kansas City. Part of the student body was a beanpole with hair on top, who came into my class, sat down, folded his arms, and looked at me as if to say Right, teach me something." Two weeks later we started Hamlet. Three weeks later he came into my office with his hands on his hips. Look," he said, I came here to be a pharmacist. Why do I have to read this stuff?" And not having a book of his own to point to, he pointed to mine, which was lying on the desk. (Para.1, Lesson 1, Book 2)The first person point of view is used in the passage in which the narrator is a participant in the action described. This point of view allows the narrator to express his opinions and feelings about the student freely.2) She said, Thank you," and walked from the kitchen into the livingroom. A moment later he heard her turning the pages of a magazine. He knew that she was too angry to be actually reading it, but she didn't snap through the pages the way he would have done. She turned them slowly, as if she were studying every word. She was demonstrating her indifference to him, and it had the effect he knew she wanted it to have. It hurt him. (Para. 40, Lesson5, Book 2)●The writer tells the story in the limited third person point of view, inwhich an unknown narrator describes what happened and reports the man's thoughts and feelings.3) In the morning they awoke outside another Howard Johnson’s and this time Vingo went in. The girl insisted that he join them. He seemed very shy and ordered black coffee and smoked nervously, as the young people chattered about sleeping on beaches. When they got back on the bus, the girl sat with Vingo again. After a while, slowly and painfully, he began to tell his story. He had been in jail in New York for the last four years, and now he was going home. (Para. 5, Lesson 2, Book 1)●The story is narrated from an objective third person point of view.The narrator merely tells what he observes and does not go into the mind of anybody involved.二、For each of the following topics, discuss with your classmates whichpoint of view you will choose and state your reason(s).1) A chance of meeting with a favorite football star of yours●The first person point of view, for this point of view allows writers toeasily express their joy and excitement on such an occasion.2) A report of a road accident by a witness●The objective third person point of view, because witnesses aresupposed to report, faithfully and impartially, what they have seen without offering interpretation and commentary.3) A practical joke you and a few classmates played on another classmate●The first person point of view, which allows expression of attitudesand feelings, thus making the narrative personal and vivid.4) A small incident on campus that gave you a fresh insight into....●Both the first person and the limited third person points of view arepossible. The incident can be narrated by either a first person narrator who is an observer or a participant, or a third person narrator who goes into the mind of one or more people involved. 5) Something unpleasant that happened between two of your fellow students●Both the first person and the limited third person points of view canbe used for the same reasons as stated for the previous topic.三、Practicing writing effective sentencesRewrite the following sentences, making them more effective. Example:Original: There are several excellent examples in the essay. Rewritten: The essay includes several excellent examples.1) It has been my cousin's wish to become a detective story writer ever since her childhood.●My cousin has been wishing to become a detective story writer eversince her childhood.2) There are dozens of people waiting outside the manager's office to have an interview with him.●Dozens of people are waiting outside the manager’s office to havean interview with him.3) There are three reasons why Xiao Wang's composition won the first prize.●Xiao Wang’ s composition won the first prize for three reasons.4) There is finally a good play for the Drama Club to perform on campus.●They've found a good play for the Drama Club to perform oncampus.5) There aren't many grammar mistakes in the final draft of Jim's essay.●The writing teacher didn't find many grammar mistakes in the finaldraft of essay.6) To learn to ride a horse, the first thing I have to do is to be its friend.●To learn to ride a horse, first I have to make friends with it.7) When the pony was friendly, the problem was on my side. As soon as I was on its back, I was nervous.●When the pony accepted me, I still couldn't ride it all by myself, foras soon as I got on its back I became nervous.8) When I was a child, I was very particular about my food and only ate what was cooked by my grandma.●As a child, I was very particular about my food and only ate what mygrandma cooked.9) When the ball is caught by Steve, it was sure to be kicked or headed into the other team's goal nine times out of ten.●When Steve catches the ball, nine times out of ten, he will kick orhead it into the other team's goal.10) It is the hope of both his family and finds that Thomas would be a businessman in the future.●Both Thomas family and his friends hoped that he would go intobusiness.unit5一、Practicing narrative skillsPoint out, in each of the following passages, which narrative method——telling or showing- is chiefly used,Passage 1Shoes(Author Unknown)As Gandhi stepped aboard a train one day, one of his shoes slipped of and landed on the track. He was unable to retrieve it, as the train was moving. To the amazement of his companions, Gandhi calmly took off his other shoe and threw it back along the track to land close to the first, Asked by a fellow passenger why he did this, Gandhi smiled. "The poor man who finds the shoe lying on the track" he replied, "will now have a pair he can use." (88 words)The writer uses the method of showing to dramatize the scene.Passage 2Old PeopleLeAnn ThiemanAt e ninety-two, Grandma Fritz still lived in her old two-story farmhouse, made homemade noodles and did her laundry in her wringer-washer in the basement. She maintained her vegetable garden, big enough to feed all of Benton County, with just a hoe and spade. Herseventy-year-old children lovingly protested when she insisted on mowing her huge lawn with her ancient push mower."I only work outside in the cool, early mornings and in the evenings. Grandma explained, “and I always wear my sunbonnet”Still, her children were understandably relieved when they heard she was attending the noon lunches at the local senior citizens’center.“Yes,”Grandma admitted, as her daughter nodded approvingly, "I cook for them. Those old people appreciate it so much!"The writer uses both methods. She uses telling to provide information about Grandma Fritz, but showing to dramatize one instance to show how this 92- year- old woman helps other old people.Passage 3I’ll Get Another OneDavid WallechinskyAt his father’funeral, American Carl Lewis placed his one-hundred -meter gold medal from the 1984 Olympics in his father's hands. “Don’t worry,”he told his surprised mother. “I’ll get another one.”A year later, in the one- hundred-meter final at the 1988 games, Lewis was competing against Canadian world-record-holder Ben Johnson.Halfway through the race, Johnson was five feet in front. Lewis was convinced he could catch him. But at eighty meters, he was still five feet behind. It's over, Dad, Lewis thought. As Johnson crossed the finish, he stared back at Lewis and thrust his right arm in the air, index finger extended.Lewis was exasperated. He had noticed Johnson's bulging muscles and yellow-tinged eyes, both indications of steroid use. I didn't have the medal, but I could still give it to my father by acting with class and dignity," Lewis said later. He shook Johnson's hand and left the track.But then came the announcement that Johnson had tested positive for anabolic steroids. He was stripped of his medal. The gold went to Lewis, a replacement for the medal he had given his father.The writer basically uses the method of telling, summarizing what Lewis did at his father’s funeral and how he finally won the gold medal for the 100-meter race.二、Study the following passage and point out how the student succeeds in creating a scene of horror.Hair-Raising MomentsZhao TingThe very first day I came to Beijing Foreign Studies University, aformer schoolmate told me a ghost story about the Main Building. The creepy feeling it aroused still lingered a month later when I was told to attend a meeting at 9 p.m. in the building.Heading for the place in the dark, I kept looking back to see if I was being followed. But at that time of the day there was nobody there but myself. As I got close to the building, I saw light glowing through a few windows, but the hall was pitch dark. However, the moment I stepped in, the lights came on, as if by magic. My limbs felt numb, and it was some time before I regained my composure and realized that the lights were sound-controlled.I knew there was a mirror in the hall, but I dared not look into it, for fear of seeing the image of someone else, even scarier, for fear of finding myself alone in a mysterious place as in ghost stories. The thought made my hair stand on end. So I had to feel the handrails to make my way up to the second floor, clapping from time to time to keep the lights on. Not knowing where the meeting room was, I turned left instinctively. At the far end of the corridor in a dimly lit, half open room, I found two figures moving about soundlessly, as if dancing. But I was too frightened to give them a second look. So I asked loudly, Excuse me, but is this the meeting place for...? The next door opened instantly, revealing a friendly face. I, in return, forced a smile.But since then I have never dared to enter the building again atnight.The student describes a chain of events that lead to her growing fright: a ghost story she had heard a month earlier ——her apprehension on her way to the building——her fear when the lights in the hall came on by themselves——her fear of both finding someone else there and finding herself alone in the mirror——her effort to keep the lights on as she climbed the stairs——her fright when she saw two figures in a dimly lit room——the final result: her lingering fear (she has never dared to enter the building again at night). She also uses a lot of action verbs to create the scene.。
2020年高三英语上学期期末试卷及答案
2020年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ABird migration is described as the regular, seasonal movement of bird populations from one place to another and back again.The longer days and rich food of the northern summer provide greater chances for birds to feed their young. The longer daylight hours and enormous food resources allow birds to lay larger eggs than those of related non-migratory species that remain in the tropics all year round. As the days shorten in autumn and the breeding period is over, the birds return to warmer regions where the available food supply differs little with the seasons changing. The advantages of migration make up for the high stress, physical exertion（消耗）, and other risks of the migration.Day length is the primary environmental factor that encourages birds to prepare for migration. They have an increased appetite which results in weight gaining, giving them the fat reserves that provide energy for their migratory flight. They also show more activity at night, which is when most birds migrate. While the length of day is the primary reason for migration, birds also respond to temperature changes. For example, if a spring is late and the temperature is lower than normal, birds delay migration; if a spring is early, birds also begin migration early.The timing of the migratory cycle must allow birds to arrive on the breeding site so that there is time tobuild a breeding place, mate, lay the eggs, and hatch the young before the rich food is available to feed the young in the nest. Similarly, if birds wait until the climate in their northern breeding grounds becomes tolerable(可忍受的), there will be no time togain the necessary weight that provides the energy needed for their southbound migration.1. Why do birds migrate to the north in spring?A The temperature in the south has risen.B. They like traveling and enjoy the journey.C. The summer there is warmer than that in the south.D. The environment there is more suitable for them to feed their baby birds.2. What are the two factors that cause birds to migrate?A. Day length and food supply.B. Night length and high stress.C. Temperature changes and daylength.D. Food supply and temperature changes.3. Which can be the best title for the text?A. Birds' LifeB. Birds' MigrationC. Birds' Breeding HabitsD. Birds' Living EnvironmentBRecycling plastic has always been a stop-start effort, and the wide variety of plastics we produce, the pollution from waste, and other limitations make recycling an economic(经济) problem. It’s estimated(估计)only 9% of plastic ever created has been recycled. But with the help of a chemical process, Canadian Miranda Wang and her company BioCellection want to change that.Stability is one of plastic greatest qualities and downside. There's limited evidence that some plastics can biodegrade (生物降解)but largely photo-plastics degrade in the sun. It’s a long process, and the truth is that we can only estimate how long it takes. Wang is looking to break the inaction and BioCellection's task is to make most plastic waste recyclable.She outlines two current methods. One is to take plastics like water bottles, wash them, cut them, melt and reconstitute them. “That's a very limited process” she says, due to the requirement that plastics be “clean” . The other, which can handle dirtier plastics and a level of pollution, is called hydrolysis(热解). Intense heat is applied to break down plastics so they can be reused as oils for energy, but “it’s not economical,’’ she says.BioCellection’s solution builds on research from over ten years ago, Wang explains, when a US studydiscovered pure polyethylene powder (聚乙烯粉)could be broken down by a catalyst (催化剂). Wang and her co-founder Jean hit upon a bacterium being able to eat plastic. In the years since, they engineered a comparable catalyst capable of doing the same job, only faster, which even works on plastics no one else can recycle at present. “We have now found a catalyst that is much cheaper than the one that was used before, Wang says.Currently focusing on plastic films like shopping hags, the three-hour process breaks clown plastic into chemicals that can act as the building blocks for more complex plastic products.“Right now we’re able to achieve about 70% transformation from plastic waste material to these chemicals,”she adds, saying they’re working to increase that figure.4. Why has so little plastic been recycled?A. Plastic is chemically stable.B. Recycling plastic led to pollution.C. We produced various plastics.D. Most photo-plastics degrade in the sun.5. What does Wang think of the two current methods?A. Highly effective and dynamic.B. Expensive and pollution-causing.C. Limited and energy-consuming.D. Widely used and recognized.6. What did BioCellection find effective to recycle plastics?A. Polyethylene powder.B. Chemical products.C. Plastic films.D. A catalyst.7. What is the text mainly about?A. Miranda Wang and her company.B. A new plastic recycling method.C. The greatest downside of plastic.D. Transformation of plastic waste.COn September 7, 1930, Yuan Longping was born inBeijing. Fluent in English, his mother often read Friedrich Nietzsche's works to him. Influenced by his mother, Yuan Longping liked English,geography and chemistry at school. After graduating from university, he became a teacher in the countryside ofHunanin 1953.With lots of crop failures, nationwide hunger hitChinain the 1960s, making many people live a bad life. Yuan was sad and felt he must do something. Since the climate inHunanwas not friendly to growing wheat. He decided to devote himself to studying how to increase the production of rice, a basic food for over 60 percent of Chinese people. From then on, he began a lifelong connection with rice.Yuan Longping succeeded in growing the world's first high production hybrid rice (杂交水稻) variety in 1973, which could reach a yield of over 500 kg per more than 200 kg than before. For the next four decades, he continued to work on the research of hybrid rice. In 2020, hybrid rice developed by his team achieved 1,500 kg permuin two growing seasons, a new world record.Nowadays, the hybrid rice is grown in almost half ofChina's rice fields and its production accounts for 60 percent of the total rice production inChina. The hybrid rice production is 20 percent more than the common kinds , the yearly increase of which feeds up to 100 million people.In 2019, Yuan Longping, known as the “Father of hybrid rice”, was awarded with Medal of the Republic,China's highest honor.Yuan Longping's biggest dream in life was to develop more hybrid rice varieties, which could be grown all over the world to help solve the global food problem. So far, the hybrid varieties he developed have been grown in over 40 countries, including theUSA,BrazilandIndia.8. What do we know about Yuan Longping according to the text?A. He began to study hybrid rice in 1973.B. He received the highest honor inChinaat 90.C. He ever taught math in the city after graduation.D. He ever hoped Chinese would be free from hunger.9. How does the author mainly show the achievements of Yuan Longping in hybrid rice?A. By listing figures.B. By quoting reports.C. By imagining results.D. By explaining reasons.10. Which of the following best describes Yuan Longping according to the text?A. Patient and honest.B. Energetic and athletic.C. Capable and remarkable.D. Humorous and adventurous.11. What is the text mainly about?A. The life of Yuan Longping.B. The team of Yuan Longping.C. The honor of Yuan Longping.D. The education of Yuan Longping.DWhen almost everyone has a mobile phone, why are more than half of Australian homes still paying for a landline（座机）?These days you’d be hard pressed to find anyone in Australia over the age of 15 who doesn’t own a mobile phone. In fact plenty of younger kids have one in their pocket. Practically everyone can make and receive calls anywhere, anytime.Still, 55 percent of Australians have a landline phone at home and only just over a quarter（29%）rely only on their smartphones according to a survey（调查）. Of those Australians who still have a landline, a thirdconcedethat it’s not really necessary and they’re keeping it as a security blanket — 19 percent say they never use it while a further13 percent keep it in case of emergencies. I think my home falls into that category.More than half of Australian homes are still choosing to stick with their home phone. Age is naturally a factor （因素）— only 58 percent of Generation Ys still use landlinesnow and then, compared to 84 percent of Baby Boomers who’ve perhaps had the same home number for 50 years. Age isn’t the only factor; I’d say it’s also to dowith the makeup of your household.Generation Xers with young families, like my wife and I, can still find it convenient to have a home phone rather than providing a mobile phone for every family member. That said, to be honest the only people who ever ring our home phone are our Baby Boomers parents, to the point where we play a game and guess who iscalling before we pick up the phone（using Caller ID would take the fun out of it）.How attached are you to your landline? How long until they go the way of gas street lamps and morning milk deliveries?12. What does paragraph 2 mainly tell us about mobilephones?A. Their target users.B. Their wide popularity.C. Their major functions.D. Their complex design.13. What does the underlined word “concede” in paragraph 3 mean?A. Admit.B. Argue.C. Remember.D. Remark.14. What can we say about Baby Boomers?A. They like smartphone games.B. They enjoy guessing callers’ identity.C. They keep using landline phones.D. They are attached to their family.15. What can be inferred about the landline from the last paragraph?A. It remains a family necessity.B. Itwill fall out of use some day.C. It may increase daily expenses.D. It is as important as the gas light.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。
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2020-2021某大学《英语写作》2期末课程考试试卷合集(含答案)
2020-2021《英语写作》2期末课程考试试卷B适用专业： 考试时间：考试时间：120分钟 闭卷 试卷总分：100分(答案请写在答题纸上)Part I. Summary Writing (20 %):Directions: Read the following passage. Write a summary of about 80 words.The “Hawthorne Effect ”, one of the best-known experiments in sociology was conducted before World War II at the Hawthorne plant of Western Electric. The management was eager to improve productivity and wanted to know what kind of incentives would encourage the workers to increase output. The researcher who investigated the problem, Elton Mayo, separated a group of women from the other workers and systematically varied lighting, coffee breaks, lunch hours, methods of payment, and so on. At first, Mayo and his associates were delighted: each new change increased levels of productivity. But when the researchers found that productivity rose no matter which variables were involved, they became suspicious. When the workers were finally returned to their original conditions, their productivity rose yet again! Something was seriously wrong with the researchers ’ theoretical assumptions. Whatever had caused the changes in the dependent variable —productivity —it was not the independent variables the experimenters had introduced, and from this point of view the experiment was a failure. But the reasons for the experiment ’s failure have taught sociologists a great deal. Production rose, it seems, because the women enjoyed all the attention they were getting: they became a tight-knit, cooperative group, they knew what effects the sociologists were trying to produce, and they did their best to please. This phenomenon —the contamination of the experiment by the subjects ’ assumptions about what the sociologist is trying to prove —is still known as the Hawthorne effect. (239 words)Part II. Essay Appreciation (35%)Directions: Read the following essay and answer the questions.The Hazards of MoviegoingI am a movie fanatic. My friends count on me to know movie trivia (who was the pigtailed little girl in E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial? Drew Barrymore) and to remember every big Oscar awarded since I was in grade school (best picture 1994? Forrest Gump). My friends, though, have stopped asking me if I want to go out to the movies. While I love movies as much as ever, the inconvenience of going out, the temptations of the theatre, and the behavior of some patrons are reasons for me to wait and rent the video.To begin with, I just don ’t enjoy the general hassle of the evening. Since small local movie theaters are a thing of the past, I have to drive for fifteen minutes to get to the nearest multiplex.The parking lot is shared with several restaurants and a supermarket, so it ’s always jammed. I have to drive around at a snail ’s pace until I spot another driver backing out. Then it ’s time to stand in an endless line, with the constant threat that tickets for the show I want will sell out. If we do get tickets, the theater will be so crowded that I won ’t be able to sit with my friends, or we ’ll have to sit in a front row gaping up at a giant screen, I have to shell out a ridiculous amount of money —up to ＄8—for a ticket. That entitles me to sit while my shoes seal themselves to a sticky floor coated with spilled soda, bubble gum, and crushed Raisinets.Second, . Like most of us, I have to battle an expanding waistline. At home I do pretty well by simply not buying stuff that is bad for me. I can make do with snacks like celery and carrot sticks because there is no ice cream in the freezer. Going to the theater, however, is like spending my evening in a Seven-Eleven that ’s been equipped with a movie screen and comfortable seats. As I try to persuade myself to just have a diet Coke, the smell of fresh popcorn dripping with butter soon overcomes me. Chocolate bars the size of small automobiles seem to jump into my hands. I risk pulling out my fillings as I chew enormous mouthfuls of Milk Duds. By the time I leave the theater, I feel disgusted with myself.Many of the other patrons are even more of a problem than the concession stand. Little kids race up and down the aisles, usually in giggling packs. Teenagers try to impress their friends by talking back to the screen, whistling, and making what they consider to be hilarious noises. Adults act as if they were at home in their own living room. They comment loudly on the ages of the stars and reveal plot twists that are supposed to be a secret until the film ’s end. And people of all ages create distractions. They crinkle candy wrappers, stick gum on their seats, and drop popcorn tubs or cups of crushed ice and soda on the floor. They also cough and burp, squirm endlessly in their seats, file out for repeated trips to the rest rooms or concession stands, and elbow me out of the armrest on either side of my seat.After arriving home from the movies one night, I decided that I was not going to be amoviegoer anymore. Questions:1. What pattern of development does this essay belong to? (2’)A. DescriptionB. ExampleC. ProcessD. Cause and effect 2. In which sentence is the thesis of the essay presented? (2’)A. Second sentenceB. Third sentenceC. Fourth sentence 3. Which statement best describes the introduction of the essay? (2’)A. It starts with an idea that is the opposite of the one then developed.B. It explains the importance of the topic to its readers.C. It begins with a general statement of the topic and narrows it down to a thesis statement.D. It begins with an anecdote.4. Which method of organization does the essay “The Hazards of Moviegoing ” use? (2’)A. Time orderB. Emphatic order院系： 专业班级： 姓名： 学号：装 订 线5.Write the words in the thesis that announce the three major supporting points in the essay:the instructions may result in a loss of marks.(3’)a. b. c.6.The topic sentence for the first supporting paragraph is supported by the following details(filling the missing details): (4’)a.Have to drive fifteen minutesb.c. d.e. f. Sticky floor7.What is the topic sentence for the second supporting paragraph (filling the missing sentence)?(3’)8.The second topic sentence is supported by the following details: (3’)a.At home, only snacks are celery and carrot sticks.b.(1)fresh popcorn(2)(3)9.The third topic sentence is supported by the following details: (6’)a.b.c. Adults talk loudly and reveal plot twists.d.10. The ending paragraph of the essay has been eliminated except one sentence. Try to finish itwith about 60 words. (8’)Part III. Writing (45%)Directions: Write an example essay of about 250 words on the following topic.As a sophomore, you are asked to write an essay to the new students in which you make thepoint that college is more demanding than high school. Make vividly clear—for example, usingseveral hypothetical students as examples—just what the consequences of being unprepared forthose demands can be. Focus on three areas of college and the demands of each. Each of theareas you choose should be developed in a separate paragraph. Each paragraph should have itsown detailed examples.You are to write in five parts.In the first part, state specifically what your thesis is.In the second three parts, support your thesis with three points.In the last part, bring what you have written to a natural conclusion or a summary.Marks will be awarded for content, organization, grammar and appropriateness. Failure to follow2020-2021《英语写作》2期末课程考试试卷B答案Part I. Summary Writing (20 %):Main points1．The Hawthorne Effect phenomenon was first noted in an experiment conducted before World War II at the Hawthorne plant of Western Electric.2．Productivity increased significantly not because incentives were added but because attention was given to workers.3．The Hawthorne Effect is the contamination of the experiment because the subjects try to achieve whatever result the experimenters desire.Part II. Essay Appreciation (35%)1—4 d c a b5 a. the inconvenience of going out,b. the temptations of the theatre,c. the behavior of some patrons6. the jammed parking lotendless ticket linecrowded theatersticky floor7. the theater offers tempting snacks that I really don’t need8. theater is like a Seven-Eleven with seatsChocolate barsMilk Duds9. Little kids race up and down the aisles;Teenagers try to impress their friends by talking back to the screen, whistling, and making what they consider to be hilarious noises;People of all ages create distractions.10. I was tired of the problems involved in getting to the theater, resisting unhealthy snacks, and dealing with the patrons. The next day, I arranged to have premium movie channels installed as part of my cable TV service, and I also got a membership at my local video store. I may now see movies a bit later than other people, but I’ll be more relaxed watching box office hits in the comfort of my own living room.Part III. Writing (45%)英文写作成绩的判定主要从以下三个方面：内容（Content）；（focus on ideas）语言（Language）；（focus on verb tenses, diction, spelling）写作技巧（Skills）；（Writing skills）1.扣分显示也主要表现在以下四个方面：语言（L）：35%写作技巧（S）：40%内容（C）：25 %2.批阅统一标识：错误一律用线标出，较严重的语言错误用波浪线标出，每条波浪线表示扣1分；一般性的语言错误用直线标出，每条直线表示扣0.5分。
2020年高一英语期末试题附答案精编版
新人教版高一英语期末试题附答案第一部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分35分）第一节：语法与词汇知识（共35小题；每小题1分，满分35分）1. —I think you should phone Jenny and say sorry to her．—．It was her fault.A．No way B．Not impossible C．No chance D．Not at all2. The bank could us with$1 00，000 for the house．Why don't we buy it?A．show B．devote C．offer D．provide3. good use of your time to learn all your subjects，and you are sure to learn them well．A．Make B．Made C．To make D．Making4. What do you think the children when we get home?A．are doing B．will be doing C．do D．have d6ne5. If it is to you，I will visit you next Friday afternoon．A．fair B．easy C．convenient D．comfortable6. you’ve understood all these rules，you’ll have no further difficulty.A．Unless B．Although C．Until D．Once7. Jane studied her parents’faces，but they nothing about the matter．A．gave away B．brought up C．held up D．carried out8. —Tome claimed a UFO in the suburb last night．—Do you believe it?A．to see B．of seeing C．to be seeing D．to have seen9. I don’t like to ask people for help，but I wonder if you，can do a favor me nowA．of B．for C．to D．in10. late you arrive at my house。
20202021某大学英语写作2期末课程考试试卷合集含答案
20202021某大学英语写作2期末课程考试试卷合集含答案一、阅读理解（共20小题，每题2分，共40分）阅读下列短文，然后根据短文内容从各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
Passage 1In today’s food supply chain, food products often travel thousands of miles before they end up on our dinner plates. This long journey increases the risk of contamination and spoilage. However, vertical farming, a practice that grows crops in vertically stacked layers, is seeking to change that.Vertical farming is an innovative agricultural practice that grows crops indoors in vertical stacks. It requires much less space and water than traditional farming methods, making it a potential solution to food scarcity issues. It also allows for year-round food production, reducing reliance on seasonal crops.One of the main advantages of vertical farming is the ability to control environmental factors such as temperature, humidity, and lighting. This control prevents pests and diseases from affecting the crops, reducing the need for pesticides. It also allows for optimal growth conditions, resulting in higher crop yields.Furthermore, vertical farming can significantly reduce the carbon footprint associated with food production. By growing crops locally, transportation distances are greatly reduced, leading to lower greenhouse gasemissions. Additionally, vertical farming systems often use LED lights, which are more energy-efficient than traditional lighting methods.Despite its benefits, vertical farming still faces challenges. The initial costs of setting up a vertical farming system can be high, making it less accessible to small-scale farmers. The technology and infrastructure required for vertical farming also need to be further developed and optimized to make the practice more efficient and cost-effective.In conclusion, vertical farming holds great potential in revolutionizing the way we grow and consume food. By utilizing vertical space, controlling environmental factors, and reducing transportation distances, vertical farming can contribute to a more sustainable and secure food supply chain. However, further research and investment are necessary to overcome the challenges and fully realize the benefits of this innovative practice.1. What is the main advantage of vertical farming?A. It reduces the risk of contamination and spoilage.B. It requires less space and water than traditional farming methods.C. It allows for year-round food production.D. It prevents pests and diseases affecting crops.2. How does vertical farming help reduce greenhouse gas emissions?A. By using LED lights.B. By growing crops locally.C. By controlling environmental factors.D. By reducing reliance on seasonal crops.3. What is one of the challenges of vertical farming mentioned in the passage?A. High initial costs.B. Lack of control over environmental factors.C. Low crop yields.D. Limited access to pesticides.4. According to the passage, what needs to be further developed for vertical farming?A. LED lights.B. Transportation distances.C. Small-scale farming methods.D. Technology and infrastructure.答案：1. B2. B3. A4. DPassage 2The COVID-19 pandemic has brought about significant changes in how we work. With the rise of remote work, many employees have found themselves adjusting to a new work-from-home routine. While remote work offers flexibility and convenience, it also presents unique challenges that can affect productivity and well-being.One challenge of remote work is the blurred boundaries between work and personal life. Without a physical separation between work and home, it can be difficult to mentally switch off from work and relax. This can lead to longer work hours and increased stress levels.Furthermore, the lack of face-to-face interaction in remote work can lead to feelings of isolation and loneliness. The absence of social connections with colleagues can impact motivation and collaboration. It is important for remote workers to find ways to stay connected and maintain a sense of community through virtual communication tools.Another challenge of remote work is the potential for distractions at home. From household chores to family members or pets needing attention, there are numerous distractions that can disrupt concentration and productivity. Establishing a dedicated workspace and setting clear boundaries with family members or roommates can help minimize distractions.Additionally, remote work may require individuals to be more self-disciplined and proactive in managing their time and tasks. Without the structure of a traditional office environment, it is easy to become overwhelmed or procrastinate. Setting daily goals and creating a schedule can help maintain focus and productivity.In conclusion, while remote work offers flexibility and convenience, it also comes with challenges that can impact productivity and well-being. By setting boundaries, maintaining social connections, and practicing self-discipline, individuals can overcome these challenges and thrive in a remote work environment.5. What is one challenge of remote work mentioned in the passage?A. Longer work hours.B. Increased stress levels.C. Lack of face-to-face interaction.D. Blurred boundaries between work and personal life.6. How can remote workers maintain a sense of community?A. By minimizing distractions.B. By working longer hours.C. By establishing a dedicated workspace.D. By using virtual communication tools.7. What can help minimize distractions during remote work?A. Setting daily goals.B. Working in a traditional office environment.C. Achieving higher levels of self-discipline.D. Establishing a dedicated workspace.8. What is one way individuals can overcome the challenges of remote work?A. Setting clear boundaries with family members.B. Increasing social connections with colleagues.C. Working in a physical office environment.D. Following a flexible schedule.答案：5. D6. D7. D8. APassage 3Social media has become an integral part of our daily lives, allowing us to connect with others and share information. However, excessive use of social media can have negative effects on mental health and well-being.One of the main negative effects of social media is the negative impact on self-esteem. Social media platforms often portray edited and filtered versions of reality, leading individuals to compare themselves unfavorably to others. This can result in feelings of inadequacy and low self-worth.Moreover, excessive use of social media can contribute to feelings of loneliness and isolation. While social media platforms provide a means forconnection, they can also create a sense of exclusion and FOMO (fear of missing out). Spending excessive time scrolling through feeds can lead to a sense of disconnect from the real world and genuine human interaction.Furthermore, social media can contribute to sleep disturbances. The blue light emitted by devices used for social media can disrupt the body's natural sleep-wake cycle, making it harder to fall asleep and obtain quality rest. This can lead to daytime fatigue and reduced cognitive functioning.In order to minimize the negative effects of social media, it is important to cultivate a healthy relationship with it. This can be done by setting limits on social media use, engaging in offline activities, and being mindful of the impact of comparison and unrealistic portrayals on self-esteem.In conclusion, while social media has its benefits, excessive use can have negative effects on mental health and well-being. By being mindful of its impact and establishing a healthy balance, individuals can enjoy the benefits of social media while protecting their mental well-being.9. What is one of the negative effects of social media mentioned in the passage?A. Improved self-esteem.B. Increased feelings of connection.C. Decreased loneliness and isolation.D. Negative impact on self-esteem.10. How can excessive use of social media contribute to feelings of loneliness and isolation?A. By providing a means for connection.B. By creating a sense of exclusion and FOMO.C. By influencing sleep disturbances.D. By disrupting the body's natural sleep-wake cycle.11. What can the blue light emitted by social media devices contribute to?A. Reduced cognitive functioning.B. Improved sleep quality.C. Enhanced productivity.D. Decreased daytime fatigue.12. How can individuals minimize the negative effects of social media?A. By engaging in offline activities.B. By increasing social media use.C. By comparing themselves favorably to others.D. By spending excessive time scrolling through feeds.答案：9. D10. B11. A12. A二、短文改错（共10题，每题1分，共10分）下面短文中有10处语言错误，请在有错误的地方增加、删除或修改某个单词。
2020年高三英语期末考试试卷及答案解析
2020年高三英语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AStaying-at-home proves to be effective in slowing the spread of the virus, but loneliness can be tough for many. Luckily, in the age of social media, we are never truly alone. And with the extra time spent indoors, artists are stepping up to help us all with the following clubs.Drawing from Distance by Sarah Beth MorganLet’s shine some light during this trying time and encourage social distancing! I’m starting this tomorrow myself — but from what I offer, take whatever you please. No rules! Just have fun!Stayathome Art Club byCarsonEllisHello! I’ll be posting art homework here every weekday morning when I can. They’ll be designed for kids and grownups alike. Here is your first homework: Draw a picture of yourself from the shoulders up. You can follow some useful examples. If you want to share or see other people’s self-picture, use these hashtags: #Stayathomeartclub# QACselfportrait30-Day indoor Art by Danielle KrysaOne month of avoiding crowds? I’m in! I challenge you to use this time inside to make one piece every day from now until mid April. Please join me in playing around with some painting ideas that have been rolling around in my head but haven’t found their way onto paper yet. Stay at home, make art, save someone’s life.DIY from Illustoria MagazineWe have been so inspired to see our community come together to provide easy art projects for families during this stay-at-home-time! DIY is actually a fantastic way tosparkyour imagination without breaking a sweat. A video every day will teach you how to DIY something.1. What do we know about Sarah Beth Morgan?A. She is a strict artist.B. She aims at training more artists.C. She prefers to work at home office.D. She will provide a wide range of choices.2. What are you expected to do if you join Stayathome Art Club?A. Hand in homework every day.B. Share other people’s pictures.C. Draw a picture of yourself.D. Show up in person occasionally.3. What does “spark”in the last paragraph probably mean?A. Set off.B. Set down.C. Set aside.D. Set about.BMichele Gentile, an Italian bookseller, is offering free books to children in exchange for plastic bottles to recycle.Michele owns Ex Libris Cafe in Polla，a small town in southern Italy. He said he thought of the recycling program, because he wanted to inspire children in the small town to read and pay attention to the environment.''My goal is to spread the passion and love for books among those people in Italy who do not usually read while at the time helping the environment," Gentile explained.The idea for the initiative (倡议) came after Gentile collaborated with a nearby middle school on an aluminum recycling project. Working together, the schoolchildren and Gentile collected enough cans to purchase books for an entire classroom. His new program too off from there and has already spread into northern Italy: Gentile's hopes his work will continue to make headlines and become a worldwide initiative.The free books come from customers in Gentile's shop who have donated money to purchase a ''suspended" book. The idea comes from a World War II practice in which customers would buy two Coffees: one for themselves and another for the next person in line. Gentile has been using the extra books as part of his recycling initiative, While Gentile's program is a great way to recycle and get kids to read, it also brings awareness to the growing problem of plastic waste. Single-use plastics make up around 26 percent of all the plastics in the world, only 14 percent of which are recycled. Plastics that end up in landfills take around 500 years to decompose (分解),is a major concern for environmentalists.Cutting down on plastic waste is important if we want to better the environment for future generations, and recycling programs like Gentile's book giveaway are a great way to meet that goal.4. What is the purpose of Gentile's book giveaway?A. To sell more coffee and books.B. To attract more customers.C. To collect money for a new project.D. To inspire reading and recycling.5. How did Gentile come up with the idea?A. Working with a school to recycle cans.B. Seeing school kids don't like reading.C. Donating books for a local school.D. Buying a “suspended” book for a child.6. Who pay for the books of the project?A. The local government.B. Gentile himself.C. Some publishers.D. His customers.7. Whichof the following is the best title for the text?A. An Italian's Reading InitiativeB. Recycling Can Get Kids Free BooksC. Michele's Way of Doing BusinessD. A New Way to Deal with Plastic WasteCOver 180 teenage girls from LixianCounty No. 1 Middle School in Longnan city, Gansu province, listened carefully to a lecture about neuroscience (神经科学). It was delivered by a director of the experimental surgery department at The Second Affiliated Hospital of the Air Force Medical University in Xi’an.The students also joined a science class to make paper rockets to launch into the sky. A plastic bottle was connected with a long pipe joined to the end of the rocket, and students stepped heavily on the middle of the bottle so hard that the air pressure shot the rocket upward.The program started in 2016 as a one-week summer camp in Beijing that invited female students to take science courses and to interact with women in science. It aims to stir (激发) an interest in science and technology among female students.“I’m excited to take the opportunity because it’s been my biggest wish to popularize science among students. They can broaden their eyes and hopefully some of them will devote themselves to the field of neuroscience,” the director says. “It’s necessary to bring more of these activities on campus. I’m willing to communicate with teenagers, some of whom ask deep and thoughtful questions that I would never think of.”The key to science popularization is to imbue (灌输) others with the spirit of science. Some scientific and technological workers have devoted themselves to a job in a certain field and they enjoy the pleasure of scientific research. Female Chinese scientific and technological workers sometimes have to double their efforts to receive the same treatment or recognition as those male scientific workers. However, after years of continued effort, the situation will improve, showing the increasing number of female scientists in China.8. What is the purpose of the program?A. To praise the efforts of women scientists.B. To find out how much girls love science.C. To develop interest in science among girls.D. To show love for students in Western China.9. How does the director think of the program?A. Important.B. Challenging.C. Confusing.D. Serious.10. What is the most important in science popularization?A. Enjoying the fun of scientific research.B. Filling people with the spirit of science.C. Holding more scientific activities on campus.D. Forcing students to choose scientific subjects.11. What can we learn from the text?A. One can go anywhere if he/she learns science well.B. People have a stronger sense of science than before.C. Male scientists are much easily recognized than female ones.D. Thedirector graduated from Lixian County No. 1 Middle School.DThere are three of us in the laboratory: Jules, me and Dr. Leonards. Leonards asks me to sit in front of Jules. As I do, he looks me in the eye and starts to move his face through a series of emotions-happy, confused, surprised, glaring. I'm attracted by his display, feeling delight when hegrinsand feeling serious when his eyes narrow angrily. None of this would be a surprise, of course, if Jules were a human. But he's a robot head on a table.The most special thing is that, consciously(有意识地), there's no mistaking Jules for a real person. Although he has surprisingly realistic skin, his eyes don't fit firmly against his lids, and he has a terrible hairpiece. Yet, as I walk into the room, I experience a complex worry of feeling in his direction. It's not at all like entering an empty space. It's a bit awkward for Jules’ shining false hair. Some unconscious part of me is responding to him as if he's real. This matters, because if we're to one day live comfortably along with robots , an understanding of how we instinctively(本能地) react to them is significant. The study of these issues is the frontier of a new scientific research; human-robot interaction.Jules was built as part of an attempt to understand the emotions that can be communicated by a human. “All the robots we'vebuilt so far don't have that rich emotions. We wanted to build a robotic face, with small motors that mimic(模仿) all the muscles you have, so we could discover what it could express. "Such research is becoming increasingly important, says Dr. Leonards, partly because our rapidly ageing population will soon need the help of robots with which they can effortlessly interact.12. What does the author think of Jules?A. He ignored him in his place.B. He didn't treat him as only a robot.C. He was afraid of his being there.D. He mistook him for a real person.13. What is the purpose to build such a robot?A. To help humans of old ages.B. To carry out a scientific research.C. To take the place of human labour.D. To make an interaction with human.14. What doesthe underlined word “grins” mean in Paragraph1?A. Smiles.B. Shakes.C. Worries.D. Cries.15. What may be the best title for the text?A. Human And RobotB. Success Of Making A RobotC. Robot Will Replace ManD. Difference Between Man And Robot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届高三英语期末试题及答案解析
2020届高三英语期末试题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AMy mother and her best friend Martha were in their mid-80s when they saw each other for the last time.They had been friends since they were 18, both of them students atWesleyanCollegeinMacon,Georgia. My mother was the dreamy one, who loved to read and dream herself as an actress. Martha, however, was more practical. I’m not sure what they had in common except that they trusted each other, helped each other, and stayed in touch even when life separated them.Martha spent most of her adulthood inAtlanta, where she raised three kids. My mother, meanwhile, raised eight children, and moved many times during her financially and emotionally troubled marriage, which included several months living with her family inseedymotels.I sensed my mother hid her troubles from most people, but not from Martha, and I knew from my mother that Martha carried her own sorrows. Their willingness to share sorrow without judgment was part of what bond them.The best friendships can also withstand (抵挡) periods without communication. They didn’t communicate a lot — this was before the ease of emails and texts and yet I knew they were always in each other’s minds.One day in 2008, 1 drove my mother to Martha’s house for their final visit. The moment my mother hobbled (蹒跚) into Martha’s house, they threw their arms around each other and went to sit out in the garden, laughing until they were dizzy. I snapped a photo, and spotted something joyous, young and free on my mom, which existed only in the presence of her best friend.Two years later, my mother died. Of all the people I had to tell, Martha was the hardest because I felt it erased her past. After that, we lost touch. But I still think of her and how that friendship strengthened my mother.1. What does the underlined word “seedy” in Paragraph 3 probably mean?A. largeB. dirtyC. urbanD. bright2. The author’s mother and Martha had a lasting friendship partly because they________.A. were willing to shareB. were constantly in touchC. had much in commonD. had a likeness in personality3. What is the author’s purpose in writing the text?A. To tell the importance of friendship.B. To express his gratitude to his mother.C. To share his standard of choosing a friend.D. To praise the friendship between Martha and his mother.BAs artificial intelligence(AI) systems become more advanced, we can expect them to be used more often in the world of human medicine and healthcare. AI is designed to imitate(模仿）the human brain in decision making and learning, so with the computing power to learn tasks in days or even hours, it is possible to create medical AIs that rapidly outperform doctors in certain tasks.Data plays a hugely important role in helping AI systems learn about human medicine. AI systems are trained on large data sets gathered from real-life cases. Providing detailed patient information in quantities is a crucial factor for their success.One of the most important areas for influencing global health is in the field of epidemiology(流行病学）。
2020届高三英语期末试题及答案解析
2020届高三英语期末试题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ATwitter humorist and TV writer Jonny Sun is the author of the 2017 best-sellereveryone'sa aliebn when ur a aliebn too. This time, he recommends some emotionally powerful books.The Book of Delightsby Ross Gay(2019)Gay's collection of 102 short but emotional stories, begun in mid-2016 and written in the order of time over a year in America, focuses on the careful observation of ordinary delights in daily life. The writing is personal and grounded in thoughtful joy.100 Essays I Don't Have Time to Writeby Sarah Ruhl(2014)Seemingly a collection of essays on theater, Ruhl's book feels instead like the playwright's thoughts all of life. Her writing here is deeply personal, sharply argued but also playful. The book is actually a detailed description of the artist herself.They Can't Kill Us Until They Kill Usby Hanif Abdurraqib(2017)I am always so moved by Abdurraqib's writing. He combines cultural criticism and personal memory in such a beautiful way, making the two styles naturally bound.Space Struckby Paige Lewis(2019 )This poetry collection awakened emotions in me that I did not know existed, or that I could feel, or that one could ever put words to. Every line is playful, honest, complex, and gentle.If you want to get more books, you can click here:Try more books1. Which book is a collection of short stories of daily happiness?A. The Book of Delights.B. 100 Essays I Don't Have Time to Write.C. They Can't Kill Us Until They Kill Us.D. Space Struck.2. Who is probably a poet?A. Ross Gay.B. Sarah Ruhl.C. Hanif Abduraqib.D. Paige Lewis.3. Where is the text most likely from?A. A diary.B. A brochure.C. A website.D. A magazine.BNina Wygant, 11, sits in front of a long table in a classroom that looks more like a trendy coffee shop than an elementary school classroom. Some of her fifth-grade classmates at Hopewell Memorial Junior High School sit on high-top chairs at counters. Others choose to sit in club chairs or soft bean bags in comfortable. "I like it because it gives us an environment we like or need to settle down and read a book that we would like to concentrate on instead of having desks and being all quiet," said Vivian Garcia, 10. “You can just space out and have your own little area. I find it very amazing that you can pick your own books instead of being told what to read.”That’s the end goal, said teacher Heather Shadish. Reading has always been a passion for this English language arts and science teacher, a passion she instills（灌输）in her pupils. Back then, in her literature class in graduate school at Chatham University, a professor read aloud the first chapter ofBecause of Winn-Dixieby Kate DiCamillo, a Newbery Medalist. "That was the moment I knew I wanted to some day teach reading. There was a spark there. I just felt these are the kind of books I need to share with kids ---the books that are going to make them feel something and make them fall in love with reading instead of reading being achore.”But information in children's workbooks is limited, so they open tablets and connect to Epic - a digital library that's free to educators and librarians, but $7.99 a month for parents — giving kids unlimited access to approximately 35,000 books（both print and audio）, quizzes and videos to enhance learning.“Epic gives students access to information not found in a textbook and presents it in a more interesting way," she said.4. What does Vivian think of the reading experience?A. She favors club chairs and free discussion.B. She feels comfortable to be told what to read.C. She enjoys the environment and reading choice.D. She finds it easy to pick a book in a crowded area.5. What does the underlined word “chore" in paragraph 2 mean?A. Task.B. Process.C. Habit.D. Skill.6. What can children get from Epic?A. Free audio books.B. Tasks on reading levels.C. Advice from educators.D. Useful learning resources.7. Which of the following is the best title of the passage?A. A Teacher's New Reading MethodB. Pupils' love of Reading RoomC. Options of Teaching ReadingD. Easy Access to Digital ReadingCMore than 10,000 people were made homeless in Ternang when the Sungai Mas overflowed its banks yesterday after six days of continuous heavy rain.The wooden bridge across the river has been washed away. The town is cut off by flood waters. At the fifth mile, Jalan Tengkn, the water is two meters deep. It is closed to all traffic. Flooding first happened at mid-afternoon yesterday along the river banks. People trying to get to higher ground were just in time to escape the destroying of the flood. Most of the flood victims(受害者) had to leave all their things behind.The National Flood Relief(救济) Center was reported to give its help and by early evening the whole town was moved out, helped by the army, police, Red Cross Society and volunteers(志愿者).The flood victims are now housed in different simple relief centers in the nearby town of Ternang. “Everything possible is being done to help the unlucky people,” a government spokesman said, “In fact, money, food and clothing have begun to come in from public organizations and helpful people. A Disaster Relief Fund(救灾基金会) will be started as soon as possible.”According to the latest reports it is still raining heavily at Ternang. The whole town is expected to be wholly covered by the water. So far no deaths have been reported.8. This passage is probably taken from______.A. a storybookB. a textbookC. a magazineD. a newspaper9. It seems that the flood happened just because ______.A. the banks were too lowB. the wooden bridge is solid (坚固)C. the river was too narrowD. they had had wet days for some time10.From the passage we know that ______.A. though the town was flooded, you could still go there by busB. as soon as the water flowed over the banks, people began to go to higher landsC. the government and the whole society are taking great care of the flood victimsD. the flood hasn't brought a large loss to the town as nobody died in the flood11. What is the best title for this passage?A. A Big FloodB. Ternang Is destroyedC. Over 10,000 People Are HomelessD. Rescue Team ArrivedDDogs are often called as “man's best friend”, MacKenzie, a four-pound Chihuahua（吉娃娃）, was named winner of the 2020 American Hero Dog Competition on October 19, 2020.In its tenth year in 2020 the annual contest is the brainchild of American Humane, the country's first national charitable organization founded for the safety and well-being of animals. Often called the “Oscars for dogs”, the award recognizes dogs who make extremely great contributions to society.The competition of 2020 attracted over 400 entries（参赛者）from across the country. These heroic dogs have gone above the call of duty, saving lives, comforting the ill and aged and reminding us of the powerful, age-old ties between animals and people. While all were impressive, it was tiny MacKenzie who wonthe judges' hearts.MacKenzie's growth was not easy. Born with a mouth disability, she had to be fed through a tube（管子）for the first year of her life. Despite her own struggles, she always seemed to think more of other animals in need. “Never have I seen such a will to live. Though sick, she carefully looked after the baby animals at the rescue（救助）center,” said her caretaker.A life-saving operation performed in 2014 gave MacKenzie the ability to eat independently. The seven-year-old chihuahua is now working for the Mia Foundation, an organization that rescues and nurses animals with inborn disabilities. The chihuahua does an excellent job and has raised various animals. She plays nurse, cleans, comforts and hugs them, acting as their mother and teaching them how to socialize, play and have good manners.In addition to her role as an animal caretaker, MacKenzie also visits schools to educate kids about the importance of accepting physical differences in both animals and people. Her heartwarming and inspiring story makes MacKenzie a worthy receiver ofAmerica's top dog honor.12. What can we infer about the American Hero Dog Competition?A. It was first held in 2010B. It was held to honor caretakers of dogs.C. It takes place every ten years.D. It was started by a charitable organization.13. With what quality did MacKenzie win the award?A. Talent and braveryB. Friendliness and care.C. Courage and selflessness.D. Confidence and independence.14. In which aspect can students benefit from MacKenzie's visits?A. Learning from failures.B. Understanding the disabled.C. Valuing physical health.D. Developing practical ability.15. What's the best title for the text?A. Dogs Are Man's Best Friends.B. Treat Dogs the Way We Want to Be Treated.C. Touching Stories between MacKenzie and PeopleD. 2020 American Hero Dog: A TinyChihuahua.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年高三英语期末考试试卷及答案
2020年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AIt’s a tempting habit for them to look at their smartphone rather than make eye contact with someone. There is so much to look at: photographs, social media feeds, messages and emails. No wonder they are glued to their screens. But is it good for them?There have been many claims about the damage looking at screens does to our eyesight. Some people feared staring at a small bright box could make us short-sighted. This is a particular concern for children and young people, who spend a higher percentage of time using electronic devices. BBC reporter, Rory Jones, says, “There is enough evidence that no matter how long teenagers are spending looking at screens, they come across information about issues such as anorexia and self-harm that could prove damaging to their mental health.”But a new study says time in front of computers and phones might not be as bad for young people as many think. Research by the Oxford Internet Institute examined data from more than 17,000 teenagers in theUK,Irelandand theUnited States. Their study concluded that most links between life satisfaction and social media use were tiny, accounting for less than 1% of a teenager’s wellbeing. Professor Przybylski, director of research, said, “99.75% of a person’s life satisfaction has nothing to do with their use of social media.” The research found that family, friends and school life all had a greater impact on wellbeing.So, does this mean young people can spend longer looking at social media? TheOxfordresearchers are confident about its findings and that any connection between screen time and mental health is very small. Dr. Max Davie, officer for health improvement at theRoyalCollege, calls the study a “small first step”, but he says there are other issues to explore, such as screen time’s interference(干预) with other important activities like sleep, exercise and time with family or friends. Perhaps for now, the “right” amount of screen time is only a matter of personal judgement.1. What is people’s common belief concerning screen time?A. Looking at screens does harm to young people.B. Screen time provides a chance for teenagers to learn.C. Most teenagers get near-sighted due to looking at screens.D. A small amount of time online does little harm to teenagers.2. What can we learn from the new study by the Oxford Internet Institute?A. Screen time has a great influence on people’s daily activities.B. The right amount of the screen time is related to its content.C. There is a close link between social media and self-satisfaction.D. Social bonds play a more significant role in people’s wellbeing than social media.3. Where is the passage most probably taken from?A. A science fiction.B. A science magazine.C. A research paper.D. An economics book.BHave you ever been sad because of failure? Please remember, for quite often achieving what you set out to do is not the most important thing.A boy decided to dig a deep hole behind his house. As he was working, a couple of older boys stopped by to watch. “What are you doing?” asked one of the visitors. “I want to dig a hole all the way through the earth!” the boy answered excitedly. The older boys began to laugh, telling him that digging a hole all the way through the earth was impossible. After a while, the boy picked up a jar. He showed it to the visitors. It was full of all kinds of stones and insects. Then he said calmly and confidently, “Maybe I can’t finish digging all the way through the earth, but look at what I’ve found during this period!”Theboy’s goal was far too difficult, but it did cause him to go on. And that is what a goal is for－to cause us to move in the direction we have chosen, in other words, to cause us to keep working!Not every goal will be fully achieved. Not every job will endup with a success. Not every dream will come true. But when you fall short of your aim, maybe you can say, “Yes, but look at what I’ve found along the way! There are so many wonderful things having come into my life because I tried to do something!” It is in the digging that life is lived. It is the unexpected joy on the journey that really makes sense.4. The older boys laughed at the boy because he was thought to be______.A. braveB. impoliteC. foolishD. warm-hearted5. Why did the boy show the jar to the older boys?A. To drive them away.B. To show what he had found in digging.C. To show how beautiful the jar was.D. To attract them to join him in the work.6. What can be learnt from the fourth paragraph of the text?A. No dream can come true.B. All work will end successfully.C. Goals shouldn’t be set too high.D. Goals will make us work harder.7. The best title for the text should be______.A. A Boy Dug a HoleB. Joy in the JourneyC. No Pain, No GainsD. Failure Is the Mother of SuccessCThere is an old army joke about an officer who asks some soldiers whether any of them are interested in music. When four hands go up, the officer says, “Right, men. You can carry this grand piano down to the officers mess.”Job recruitment has become more complicated since that story first did the rounds. Today's careers require a lot more than just raw music but that sometimes makes jobs hard to define. An unfortunate result is a form of “adjective inflation” in recruitment ads as employers attempt to make routine tasks sound exciting.Candidates must sometimes wonder whether they are applying for a 9-to-5-role or to become a member of the Marvel “Avengers”. On Indeed, a job-bunting website, a bar was recently looking for "bartenders who are people focused, quality-driven, and have superhero hospitality powers". The ability to give customers the correct change was not mentioned.Another British company advertised for “a call-centre ninja, a superhero in people", a Job description which sounds a little over-the top for what was in fact a role at an insurance company in Isleworth. In case you think that ad was not typical. Indeed also had jobs demanding “ninja-like attention to detail". Short of turning up for the interview dressed head-to-toe in black, and then sneaking up behind the managing director at his desk, it is hard to see how candidates could show their ninja qualities.Not all companies require candidates to possess the qualities of a ninja, of course. Some require applicants tobe passionate. The Bluewater shopping mall in southeastEnglandwas looking for “passionate sales-driven brand ambassadors” while “passionate crew members” were needed at a bakery in westLondonfor a wage of just £8. 23 an hour. In fact, passion is pretty hard to keep consistently for 40 hours a week, month after month. Job applicants should find some information from the kind of ads that companies place. If a job ad talks about passion or superheroes, run away faster than a speeding Batmobile. Being a ninja should be reserved for teenage mutant ninja turtles.8. Why does the author mention the joke in Paragraph 1?A. To show that officers enjoy playing tricks on soldiers.B. To introduce the topic of overstated job ads.C. To explain the origin of complex job ads.D. To describe soldiers' everyday life.9. Which of the following offers a job demanding ninja qualities?A. The bar.B. The bakery.C. The insurance company.D. The Bluewater shopping mall.10. What does the author say about the ads requiring passion?A. They are unrealistic.B. They are typical of want ads.C. They are appealing to applicants.D. They are uncommon on Indeed.11. How does the author sound when talking about today’s job ads?A. Curious.B. Hesitant.C. Humorous.D. Sympathetic.DThe herd of elephants moving north after leaving the Xishuangbanna National Nature Reserve in Yunnan province has drawn widespread public attention, with tens of millions of people following its movement on TV programs and social media platforms.But this is not because it’s the first time wild Asian Elephants have wandered away from their habitat and headed northward, but for only this time the herd has traveled more than 400 kilometers as far as Kunming. Photographs, videos and stories of the herd’s movement have sparked widespread discussions even overseas.However, there is a need to go behind the “cute photos” and the seemingly “fantastic” event and identify the reasons why wild elephants are leaving their habitat, and find ways to establish harmonious human-animal relationship within habitats and the surrounding forests and human settlements. It is important to scientificallymark the limits of the habitats for elephants and other animals in Xishuangbanna and elsewhere in the country for ecological reasons as well.Planting trees is a key and fundamental step toward restoration of nature. Yet long-term investment and a more scientific approach are needed to maintain the remaining forests as well as to extend the forest cover and strengthen conservation.Nevertheless, tree cover alone doesn’t mean a suitable habitat for all animals, for different species need different types of vegetation to survive and breed. The elephant herd in Yunnan is a reminder that we have to scientifically conserve the existing forests and turn them into suitable habitats for different species of animals and birds, which will ultimately benefit humans.More ambitious targets should be set to rebuild or improve the food chain, and measures taken to ensure forest resources help wildlife flourish, in order to establish a harmonious human-animal relationship.Forests around the globe are still shrinking, particularly those in tropical and developing countries. The next decade therefore will be extremely important for the world’s forests and wildlife, and China can play a leading role in saving them by better protecting its forests and expanding its forest cover.12. Why has the herd of elephants caused so much public interest?A. There exist heated discussions in the whole country even overseas.B. TV programs and social media platforms want to benefit from them.C. They are the first wild Asian Elephants to leave their natural habitat.D. The elephants has traveled a long distance and lived in harmony with humans.13. What can we infer from the third paragraph about the “fantastic” event?A. More research on the reasons behind the event is required.B. Scientists need to limit the habitats for elephants and other animals.C. People should find ways to have a good relationship with elephants.D. There’s an urgent demand for detailed information about the elephants.14. Which method is provided in the passage to restore nature?A. Expanding the coverage of forest.B. Getting the government’s policy support.C. Bringing up various ways to protect the forests.D. Offering more kinds of vegetation to all animals.15. What does this event of elephants leaving their habitats remind us to do?A. To set more goals to change the food chain.B. To be aware of the situation of the existing forests.C. To realize harmonious coexistence of human and nature.D. To reduce the destruction of the forests around the globe.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届华东师范大学附属东昌中学高三英语下学期期末考试试卷及参考答案
2020届华东师范大学附属东昌中学高三英语下学期期末考试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 history ofpop art begins with abstract art. Pop art emerged from the foundation of abstract art in the 1950s, first gaining recognition in Great Britain, then establishing itself in the United States in the 1960s.In the 1930s and 1940s, abstract art was greatly popular, but people began to hate this art form. Most abstract art produced in this era could be found in art galleries or the homes of the elite(名流), not in the homes of everyday people. Pop art sprung onto the scene as the people's art.Some art critics say pop art is a rebellion against abstract art; others say it is an extension of abstract art. You can see elements of abstract art in many pop art prints, especially those that consist of a collage（拼贴画）of images. However, some pop art pieces have nothing to do with abstract art, looking more like a photo of a popular consumer item, which impressed people deeply.Richard Hamilton and Eduardo Paolozzi were two of the first contemporary pop art pioneers recognised in Great Britain. They were a part of the Independent Group, an organised group of British artists who wanted to challenge ruling modernist approaches to culture. They recognised the value of modern advertising and comic book images. They used these popular images in art as a social commentary, often building irony and humour into their artworks, thus creating a new form of art. These pieces were mass-produced and sold at affordable prices.When pop art took off in the United States, it expanded to include a celebration of kitsch and the common images found in movies and television. Andy Wharhol is perhaps the most famous American pop art artist, known for his prints of the actress Marilyn Monroe, the singer Elvis Presley and of Campbell's soup cans. Andy Wharhol was inspired by images from advertisements and common consumer items. He also made a series of paintings which showed images of car accidents.1. Why did people dislike abstract art?A. People found it hard to understand.B. Ordinary people couldn't afford it.C. People disliked enjoying it in galleries.D. It wasn't based on everyday life.2. What impression do pop art works leave on people?A. They are a rebellion against abstract art.B. They have many elements of abstract art.C. They are created so real.D. They are products of advertisers.3. The Independent Group was set up to ________.A. introduce a new art form to the worldB. develop modern advertising furtherC. create new comic book imagesD. make British culture better knownBThe Rise of Voice TechnologyVoice technology has come a long way. Just a few years ago, it would have been unusable. But now, those who follow the technology know that it has got considerably better.Writing with your voice raises several interesting questions. How difficult is it actually? Human speech involves a lot more starting and stopping with errors and the need for repairing broken sentences than you may think. Even gifted speakers make mistakes. To turn the spoken word into reasonable writing requires lots of planning. You’ll need some kinds of notes or other organisers to make it work.Another question turning speech into writing raises is the style. How would writing make the change that people speak their writing rather than type? Chances are that it would come up with many more short sentences and more concrete language, which is good. It would probably also rely on prepared phrases a lot more often, which is not available when you are speaking quickly.To confirm this, a column was not written, but dictated (听写). It was composed from brief notes written down for structure only, and it was edited for length, with all of the original errors kept in. Here were the results. The first was that the literal accuracy was extremely high. There weren’t many cases wherethe software had heard one word incorrectly and written down another. But the other result was that the readability of this column was rather bad. Obviously, the blame is not with the technology at all, which turns out to be rather good. Speaking into writing relies on a better human brain than the one we currently possess. Writing is hard. There’s a reason it can’t be done at the speed of speech, in real time.To clarify the matter, this time paragraph breaks were added after the whole writing. Punctuations (标点) had to be spoken aloud, and after a full stop, the first word in the new sentence was capitalized automatically. Some minor punctuation marks were added to make it clearer. To improve accuracy, people “trained” the software beforehand, reading a prewritten passage aloud. Actually it turns out to be more effective. All of these ensure the satisfactory completion of turning speech into writing.Language is the most important tool for human interaction, and voice is one beautiful part of language. With the maturity of modern technology, it has given birth to a great change in the human-computer voice interaction.4. According to the passage, which helps to turn speech into writing in terms of style?A. There is careful planning in advance.B. Errors and broken sentences are avoided.C. People type words as fast as they say them.D. The writing contains more prepared phrases.5. To achieve better results, the author mentions some changes for ______.A. processing errors in a column.B. adding minor punctuation marks.C. increasing the number of brief notes.D. integrating short paragraphs in writing.6. The author suggests that ______.A. human brains are responsible for poor dictated writing.B. writing with voice promises to improve the quality of writing.C. writing is an unnatural act that can hardly be learned and improved.D. technology has a long way to go in the human-computer voice interaction.7. What is the passage mainly about?A. Why people fully intend to turn speech into writing.B. What role voice technology plays in improving readability.C. Where the human-computer voice interaction is at an advantage.D. How voice technology enables the change from speech into writing.CIn a recent survey of 2000 Americans, housecleaning was shown to have some mood-boosting effects — but that doesn't mean everybody is willing to do it.The majority of respondents (受访者) said cleaning gave them a sense of accomplishment (65%) and helped them clear their mind (63%). Half of these adults said they are most often motivated to clean when they're happy. In fact, 63% of those surveyed find the experience of cleaning to be relaxing - even more so than getting fresh air (61%).But that's not the only reason people clean. A big 70% admitted that tidying their home was a way of putting off having to do other things, with the average procrastinator (拖延者) using that trick four times a week. The survey showed that 86% of respondents do feel on top of their housework, but the last deep clean of their kitchenhappened over a week and a half ago. That's no surprise because the kitchen is most terrible of all.Conducted by OnePoll on behalf of DishFish, the survey investigated people's attitudes toward dirty dishes and how they get through tricky task. More than two-thirds of people (69%) let their dishes pile up between washings with 20% saying “always” letting them be placed in the sink, which left them feeling stressed. More than any other room, the kitchen was rated as “very difficult” to cope with. And most people enjoy cleaning their toilet or taking out the garbage more than washing dishes by hand.How do they get through it? 66% listen to music while they clean. 72% have a best-loved song that they sounded while tidying up their home, with “Uptown Funk,”“Read All About It” and “Work” being the three favorite tunes on America's cleaning playlist.8. What is the result of the survey?A. Housecleaning may contribute to a good mood to some extent.B. Housecleaning may strengthen people's willingness to volunteer.C. Housecleaning may cause anxiety and concern for some people.D. Housecleaning may improve people's motivation to other housework.9. What is the top reason why people undertake housecleaning?A. They can entertain themselves.B. They can take in fresh air.C. They get a sense of achievement.D. They can delay other things.10. What are respondents' attitudes to dirty dishes?A. Many would rather wash dishes than throw out the rubbish.B. Half are under pressure with dirty dishes lying in the sink.C. A quarter will let dirty dishes pile up after their meals.D. Most prefer cleaning their toiletto washing dishes by hand.11. What column does the text belong to?A. Feature Story.B. Family Life.C. Scientific Hotspot.D. Finance Focus.DTen years ago, I set out to examine luck. I wanted to know why some people were always in the right place at the right time, while others consistently experienced ill fortune. I placed advertisements in national newspapers asking for people who felt consistently lucky or unlucky. Hundreds of extraordinary men and women volunteered for my research. Over the years I have interviewed them, monitored their lives and had them take part in various experiments.In one of the experiments, I gave both lucky and unlucky people a newspaper, asking them to look through it and tell me how many photographs were inside. I had secretly placed a large message halfway through the newspaper, saying, “Tell the experimenter you have seen this and you will win $50.” This message took up half of the page and was written in type that was more than two inches high. It was staring everyone in the face, but the unlucky people tended to miss it and the lucky people tended to spot it.Unlucky people are generally more nervous than lucky people, and this anxiety affects their ability to notice the unexpected. As a result, they miss opportunities because they are too focused on looking for something else. They go to gatherings concentrating on finding their perfect partners and miss opportunities to make good friends. They look through newspapers determined to find certain types of job advertisements and miss other types of jobs.Lucky people are more relaxed and open, and therefore see what is there rather than just what they are looking for. My research eventually showed that lucky people are skilled at noticing opportunities, make lucky decisions by listening to their intuition (直觉), are open to new experiences, and adopt a never-say-die attitude that transforms bad luck into good luck.12. What’s the purpose of the author’s research?A. To discover what luck means to people.B. To find lucky people and unlucky people.C. To distinguish between good luck and bad luck.D. To figure out why people are always lucky or unlucky.13. Why did the unlucky people miss the message in the experiment?A. There was too much information to be read in detail.B. They were too focused on looking for photographs.C. It took too much time to go through newspapers.D. The words were too small to be noticed.14. What leads to lucky people’s good fortune?A. Their ability to spot opportunities.B. Their ability to become relaxed.C. Their ability to communicate.D. Their ability to make friends.15. What’s the key message of the last paragraph?A. What lucky people are looking for.B. How lucky people generate good luck.C. What lucky people can do with opportunities.D How lucky people transform bad luck into good luck.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。
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Part I Multiple Choice(15%)Directi ons: There are 15 in complete stateme nts in this part. For each statement there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the best ONE to completethe statement. (1 ' x 15=15 ')1. According to the rules of writing a title, “__________ is correct.A. The Way To Improve Our En glish-Speak ing AbilityB. My View on the Negative Effects of AdsC. the Myth of a Negro LiteratureD. the war of In depe ndence2. Which of the followi ng senten ces has pun ctuati on error?A. The alarm clock soun ded, the stude nts got up quickly.B. The alarm clock soun ded; the stude nts got up quick.C. The alarm clock soun ded. The stude nts got up quickly.D. When the alarm clock sounded, the students got up quickly.3. _________ does not contain in the principles of “choice of words ” .A. AccuracyB. Arbitrari nessC. Appropriate nessD. Con cise ness4. What kind of figures of speech( 修辞格)is used in the sentence“ Thiselephant is like a snake as anybody can see. ” ?A. MetaphorB. Pers on ificatio nC. SimileD. Hyperbole5. During the TV in terview, the sin ger announ ced that he was going to ________ h is new album soon.A. releaseB. renewC. relieveD. rehearse6. Greatly agitated, I rushed to the apartment and tried the door, _________________ to find it locked.A. onlyB. justC. henceD. thus7. As I ' ll be away for at least a year, I ' d appreciate _________________ from you now and the n telli ng me how every one is gett ing along.A. heari ngB. to hearC. to be heari ngD. hav ing heard8. An introductory paragraph should arouse the reader ' s interest and_________ the main idea of the essay.A. ig noreB. i ntroduceC. developD. emphasize9. Which of the following sentences contains a dangling modifier?A. Coming up the hall, I heard the clock struck 10.B. While Wen dywas driv ing on Gree nwoodAve nue yesterday after noon, a treebega n to fall toward her car.C. When I was ten, my gran dfather died.D. None of the above.10. Which one is not used as a tran siti on word to give examples?A. for in sta neeB. such asC. likewiseD. n amely11. While making a good sentenee, the prineiples do not contain _______________A. varietyB. cohere neeC. unityD. duality12. “__________ is a compound sentence.A. Her mother would rem ind her.B. The rain fell for a week; therefore, every street in the city was flooded.C. Because the rain fell for a week, every street in the city was flooded.D. She wan ted to make sure that her mother was n ' t watch ing.13. ________ is the core sentence of a paragraph.A. Topic sentenceB. The first sentenceC. Support ing sentenceD. Con clud ing sentence14. In the sentence “After the plane took off, Jessica still stood therecrying. ” , what is the function of the underlined part?A. It ' s a prepositional phrase, functioning as an adverb.B. It ' s not a phrase, but an adverbial clause.C. It ' s not a phrase, but an independent clause.D. It ' s a prepositional phrase, functioning as the subject.15. In order to keep a paragraph cohere nt, we ofte n use the orga ni zati onalpatterns: _________1) time order 2) space order 3) order of importa nee 4)order of gen eralityA. 1), 2), and 3)B. 1), 2), and 4)C. 2), 3), and 4)D. 1), 2), 3), and 4)Part II Correct Senten ces (15%)Directi ons: The followi ng senten ces have some faults and correct them. (3 ' x 5 =15 ')1. There are many stude nts study in the classroom everyday.2. Feeling hungry, I decided to walk to the village buy some food.3. A man is judged not only by what he says but also by his deeds.4. Every man, woma n, and child are en titled to join in the group.5. Jane was trying to keep her bala nee but fin ally falls.Part III Transitions (10%)Directi ons: Read the follow ing passage and choose an appropriate tran siti onword or phrase in the box. Write the corresp onding word or phrase in the blank. (2 ' x5=10')Another differenee among the world ' s seas and oceans is that the salinity varies in different climate zones. __________ , _______ the BalticSea (波罗的海) in Northern Europe is only one-fourth as saline as the Red Sea in the Middle East. There are two reasons for this. _____________________ , _________ in warm climate zones, water evaporates rapidly: therefore, theconcentration of salt is greater. Second, the surrounding land is dry and, on tribute much fresh water to dilutethe salty sea water. I n cold climate zon es, , water ____________evaporates slowly. _________ , ________ the run-off created by melting snowadds a considerable amount of fresh water to dilute the saline sea water.Part IV Readi ng for Better Writi ng (20%)Passage OneDirecti ons: Read the follow ing paragraph, find out the topic sentence and the nide ntify the irreleva nt senten ces. Mark the corresp onding nu mber on the below.(5')① Differe nt people spe nd their weeke nds in differe nt ways .② Some enjoy going to the mountains to hike, ski or just relax .③ Water skiing is muchmore difficult tha n snow skii ng .④ Others prefer going to the beach to enjoy the seashore activities and to get a suntan .⑤ Someof these people work very hard during the week; others have rather relaxing jobs .⑥ Still others like to relax by staying home and read ing a good book .Topic Sentence : _________Irreleva nt Senten ces :Passage TwoDirections: In the followi ng paragraph the topic sentence is abse nt, read themand write an appropriate topic sentence in your own words on the underline. (5 ')It can affect us physiologically. Excit ing music can in crease our heart rate, our breathi ng, and our blood pressure. Calming music can relax our muscles and eve n lower our skin temperature. Music can affect us physically too. Every one has found themselves tapp ing their feet or wanting to get up and dance to their favorite song. Music can definitely affect our mood and emotions. Music is slow and quiet makes us feel relaxed and less stressed, and stimulating music can energize us and make us feel playful and alive.Passage ThreeDirecti ons: Rearra nge the follow ing senten ces so that they will read logically.Put the letters in proper sequenee in the boxes provided below.. (2 ' x5=10')[A] Imitative words are words that sound like the thing or action they stand for.[B] The other one fifth is made up partly of borrowed words and partly of three other kinds ofwords: words from the n ames of peoples and places; imitative words; and inven ted words.[C] But there are probably more.[D] The old words which were born cen turies ago in the An glo-Sax on, Germa nic andFrench Ian guages make up four fifths of the En glish Ian guage.[E] Scholars guess that En glish has about 600, 000 words.[F] There is no n eed to say anything about these words, for they speak for themselves.[G] Ampere, volt and watt are all un its of electricity, and they are n amed for the men whodiscovered them.[H] Newwords continue to comeinto the Ianguage at such a rate that no dictionary couldpossibly keep up with them.Part V Rewrite Se nte nces (15%)Directions: Rewrite the following sentences according to the requirements.(3 ' x 5 = 15 ')1. (a) Xiaxi Town is not big but beautiful.(b) It has an area of about 80 square kilometers.(sentence with aprepositi onal phrase)2. (a) Mr. Smith will leave our school(b) He is a teacher of history . (se ntence with an appositive phrase)3. (a) The temple is visited by thousands of people every year.(b) It was built 1,000 years ago. (se ntence with a v-ed phrase)4. (a) I still remember the day .(b) I first came to Beijing on that day. (sentence with an attributiveclause)5. (a) He suffered from can cer .(b) He had smoked too much . (sentence with an adverbial clause)Part VI Writing (25%)Directions: For this part, you are allowed to write an essay on the topicGett ing to Know the World Outside of Campus. You should write about 150 wordsaccording to the situation given below in Chinese(Note: please writethe title of your essay): (25 ')1. 如今，很多大学生都会通过兼职工作了解校外的世界，这是很必要的；2. 了解校外世界的途径；3. 你了解校外世界的方法。