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1、20202020 届杭州市求是高级中学高三英语期末试卷及参考答案届杭州市求是高级中学高三英语期末试卷及参考答案第一部分第一部分阅读（共两节，满分阅读（共两节，满分4 40 0 分）分）第一节（共第一节（共 1515 小题；每小题小题；每小题 2 2 分，满分分，满分 3030 分）分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出最佳选项A ADesign a science holiday to win a science holidayIs there a scientific holiday,tour,vacation or experience in your list th
2、at you dream of making a reality?Wemight just be able to help with that!We are the crowd sourcing thoughts and suggestions onnew tours,and thewinner will receive two free places on their tour when its launched.Starting entries1st May 2020Deadline31st August 2020ENTER NOW-Write a brief description of
3、 your ideal science holiday,tour,vacation or experience.-No matter how big or small,we are looking for brilliant,unique thoughts.It can be a complex multi-locationoverseas holiday tour,a weekend away deep-diving,or a simple walking tour(and everything in between).-Our current tours are mainly indivi
4、dual-focused but we would love to hear ideas for families and schools.-Creations that have environmentally friendly themes and a low carbon impact are also welcome.-Your entry can be as simple as a great title but writing more specifies will improve the possibility of walkingoff with the prize.-The
5、competition doesnt close by September,2020,so plenty of time to brainstorm your entry.-We will launch the best idea in late 2020 or at the beginning of 2021.The winner will receive the awardonce the result is published.If you want to submit more than 3,999 words,include photos/maps with your entry,o
6、r submit multiple.Thecompetitionguidelinesandotherrelatedinformationareavailable at .1.When will the winner probably be announced?A.In August,2020.B.In September,2020.C.In January,2021.D.In May,2021.2.What kind of entries might be more likely to win?A.Those producing a low carbon impact.B.Those with
7、 a long and unique title.C.Those providing detailed information.D.Those for individual-focused tours.3.What is the purpose of this text?A.To give guidance on a competition.B.To advertise a science holiday.C.To inspire creativity in teenagers.D.To collect the ideas for tours.BIn the natural habitat,a
8、 binge-watcher is a strange sub-species of modern human beings.They are alone andare often found lying on their bed or sofa,still as a rock,looking searchingly into their laptop or at the TV.Theyrarely get up,only taking occasional breaks for those urgent calls of nature.Unlike so many others of the
9、ir species,they dont sleep at the end of every day.They stay up late and are often found to have red eyes.This,of course,is a little bit exaggerated,but for many of us,binge-watching a show is how we consume ourentertainment.With streaming services bringing seemingly endless content to the tips of o
10、ur finger,creatorstailortheir shows to our needs and tastes,while their marketing team sells it to us as the next mostbingeable show.I cant help but wonder if this way of consuming television does us any good.Were advised to get 7 to 8 hours of sleep per day,but staying up all night to finish shows
11、like Breaking Badand The Fall,which Netflix says are binged the fastest,wont result in 8 hours of uninterrupted sleep.NetflixsCEO Richard Hastings told analysts at a conference,“Think about it when you watch a show from Netflix and youget addicted to it,you stay up late at night.Were competing with
12、sleep.”And it isnt only the amount of sleep weget;the quality matters too!A study published in the Journal for Clinical Sleep Medicine reported that those whobinged television more often were found to have poorer sleep quality.The mental arousal we get from watchingTV doesnt lend itself to peaceful
13、sleep.Besides,binging TV can cause weight gain.For every extra hour of TV watched,there was a 2%increase in theprevalence of obesity,according to a study conducted by Harvard that linked TV watching to obesity in childrenand adolescents.While it is true that theres growing evidence that binging isnt
14、 good for us,the results arent all hopeless.Binging,occasionally,might have some benefits.For many people,binging is a good way to socialize.It givespeople something to talk about at parties and with their friends.Fans of popular shows often hold viewing partieswhere people can binge-watch shows tog
15、ether and then discuss what they just experienced!This interaction cancreate a sense of community for many.For others,binging might just be relaxing.After a long day,a few hours of Friendsstill one of the mostpopular shows on any streaming platformcan ease the stress of a long day.A study followed 2
16、40 people throughtheir binging and recorded their stress hormones.They noted for some people that their stress hormone levelsdecreased during their binging experience.With binging,there is not a“good”or“bad”answer.Like many things,the key is moderation.Watching TVcan be relaxing,but only if it doesn
17、t stop you from exercising,taking care of your health,and fulfilling your socialresponsibilities.4.What does the underlined word“tailor”in Paragraph 2 probably mean?A.Study.B.Sell.C.Adjust.D.Promote.5.What can we learn from the passage?A.The amount of sleep matters more than the quality.B.Theres no
18、real harm in binge-watching a TV series.C.Binging may help keep stress hormone levels stable.D.Binge-watching may help increase social connections.6.What is the authors attitude towards binge-watching?A.Supportive.B.Unconcerned.C.ObjectiveD.Doubtful.7.Which of the following would be the best title f
19、or the passage?A.Who Is to Blame for Binge-Watching?B.Is Binge-Watching Good or Bad for You?C.Is Binge-Watching Getting out of Control?D.HowDoes Binge-Watching Affect Your Life?CEarthquake can disrupt whales hunting for food for up to a year,according to a new study.On November 14,2016,the Kaikoura
20、earthquake struck New Zealands South Island,causing a destructivetsunami.Under the surface,the earthquake caused strong currents that swept away and mostly killed off diverseecosystems of creatures living along the Kaikoura underwater canyon.As a result,whales had to dive deeper and longer to find f
21、ood“a major shift”in their behavior,saysco-author Liz Slooten,a marine biologist at the University of Otago in New Zealand.The impact earthquakes have on land animals has been well documented,but scientists know ly little aboutwhat happens underwater.Such research is important for government agencie
22、s,which may need to take recentearthquakes into consideration when considering fishing quotas（限额）,notes Rochelle Constantine,a marinemammal ecologist at the University of Auckland.The canyons upper reaches are rich in creatures,supplying food for the fish that make up the whales diet.Sowhen these sm
23、aller life forms were washed away,it had“severe consequences for the community around there”,says study co-author Will Rayment.“That effect flowed all the way through the food chain.”As part of their ongoing study,the scientists were tracking 42 individual whales.After the earthquake,in all,the team
24、 managed to record data on 40 whales,showing that the abundance of whales in the general area didntchange after the earthquake.However,the whales changed how they used their habitat.A year after the earthquake,the researchers observed the whales returning to their previoussurface-breathing intervals
25、.This could have been because the communities of animals that make up the whalesfood began to recover.“It gives you an idea of how resilient（有复原力的）these deep-sea communities are,”saysRayment.But he and his colleagues will continue long-term monitoring to see if there are effects they missed.Whaleact
26、ivity in the area had already been declining,though its unknown whether it is due to natural changes in foodabundance,whale-watching tourism,fishing,or warming ocean temperatures.“There is something going on inKaikoura,”says Rayment.8.What happened after the Kaikoura earthquake in the Kaikoura canyo
27、n?A.Several destructive tsunamis struck the area.B.Whales had to swim to other oceans to find food.C.Nearly all marine creatures in Kaikoura were killed off.D.Strong currents washed away many smaller creatures.9.Which is one of the findings of the study?A.Earthquakes can make it easier for whales to
28、 find food.B.The whales changed their habitat after the earthquake.C.It usually takes whales a year to adapt to their new diet.D.The number of whales in the area dropped sharply after the quake.10.What does Rochelle Constantine think of the study?A.It can help government agencies to make some decisi
29、ons about fishing.B.It can help government agencies to solve problems in the fishing industry.C.It is a breakthrough in research on what happens underwater after an earthquake.D.It offers a detailed description of the impact earthquake have on marine mammals.11.What can we infer from the last paragr
30、aph?A.Something is affecting the whale activity in Kaikoura.B.Fishing quotas have been increasing in recent years.C.The team missed some effects in the research process.D.The scientists will continue studying earthquakes.DIf you go into the forest with friends,stay with them.If you dont,you may get
31、lost.If you get lost,this is whatyou should do.Sit down and stay where you are.Dont try to find your friendslet them findyou.You can helpthem find you by staying in one place.There is another way to help your friends or other people to find you.Youcan shout or whistle three times.Stop.Then shout or
32、whistle three times again.Any signal given three times is acall for help.Keep up shouting or whistling.Always three times together.When people hear you,they will know that youare not just making a noise for fun.They will let you know that they have heard your signal.They will give you twoshouts or t
33、wo whistles.When a signal is given twice,it is an answer to a call for help.If you dont think that you will get help before night comes,try to make a little house with branches(树枝).Make yourself a bed with leaves and grass.When you need some water,you have to leave your little branch house to look f
34、or it.Dont just walk away.Pick off small branches and drop them as you walk in order to go back again easily.When you are lost,the mostimportant thing to do is to stay in one place.12.If you get lost in the forest,you should _.A.try to find your friends in no timeB.stay in one place and give signals
35、C.walk around the forestD.shout as loudly as possible13.Which signal is a call for help?A.Crying twice.B.Shouting here and there.C.Whistling everywhere in the forest.D.Shouting or whistling three times together.14.When you hear two shouts or two whistles,you know that _.A.someone needs your helpB.so
36、mething terrible will happenC.people will come to help youD.someone is afraid of an animal15.Whats the meaning of the last paragraph?A.Use branches to make a bed.B.Drop branches to look for water.C.Pick off branches to build another house.D.Leave branches to help you find your way back.第二节（共第二节（共 5
37、5 小题；每小题小题；每小题 2 2 分，满分分，满分 1 10 0 分）分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项How to Strengthen Teeth Naturally_16_You can work on strengthening your teeth by getting the right vitamins and minerals in your diet.You can also protect your teeth through healthy habits.In addition,avoiding certain fo
38、ods and habits can helpstrengthen your teeth.Get the right nutrients（营养）Make sure youre getting 1,000 to 1,200 mg of calcium（钙）a day.You probably know calcium helps keep yourbones strong._17_Eating certain amount of calcium in your diet every day will help increase the strength ofyour teeth._18_Aim
39、to eat a wide variety of fruits and vegetables in your weekly diet.Try selecting a variety of color1 s whenchoosing your produce as that ensures youll be getting a wide variety of vitamins.Fill your plate up halfway withfruits and vegetables at every meal and then fill the rest of your plate with so
40、me protein and whole grains.Brush your teeth twice a dayTo brush well,hold your toothbrush at a45C angle to your teeth.Brush all the surfaces of your teeth gently andtry to brush for at least 2 minutes._19_Visit your dentist regularlyVisit your dentist at least once a year for x-rays and cleaning._2
41、0_If you start to get a buildup of plaque（牙菌斑），which can weaken teeth,the dentist can remove it for you in time.Quit smokingYou probably are aware that smoking causes lung cancer and other health problems.In addition,it can alsoweaken bone tissue,including your teeth.If youve been thinking about qui
42、tting,now may be the time.A.Eat a balanced dietB.Have a variety of vegetablesC.The same is true for your teeth.D.Set a timer to help you brush longer!E.Strong teeth are important for a healthy mouth!F.These visits help find problems before they begin.G.Vitamin D helps your body absorb calcium proper
43、ly.第二部分第二部分语言运用（共两节，满分语言运用（共两节，满分4545 分）分）第一节（共第一节（共 2020 小题；每小题小题；每小题 1.51.5 分，满分分，满分 3030 分）分）阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项Scott,72,an elderly woman lives inMassachusettswhose home was in badly need of repairs.Therewere_21_in the ceiling,and some wild animalswere getting in,”Kinney,the
44、electrician_22_,adding thelady also didnt have running water and her kitchen sink was_23_and leaking.After_24_the job,Kinney went home,but he kept thinking about Scott,and that she lived alone andcouldnt_25_other repairs.So the electrician decided to_26_-first,by working on Scotts home by himself fo
45、r free.But hedidnt_27_there.After cleaning upand doing aton ofyard work for Scott,Kinney decidedto_28_Facebook fundraiser（资金募集）to offer more_29_.Within hours,the fundraiser received morethan$3500.Today,since their_30_first began,more than$105,000 has been_31_to helpKinney pay for materials.“The_32_k
46、ept growing and support kept pouring in,“he told CNN,adding that local restaurantshave even donated_33_to the skilled volunteers.So far,the volunteers have managed to fix a（an）_34_electricalsystem,heatingsystem,roof；windows,paintjobinScottshome,andalso_35_new grasses in her backyard.“Shes been here
47、by herself for over 10 years,so Im_36_its a big change for her,but sheswarmed up to everybody,he explained.Shes so_37_;she got all types of new friends.Shes outhere making lunch for us,laughing joking.Its just a_38_to witness.Theelectrician saidhe_39_wants to offer servicesto otherelderlypeople inth
48、esame_40_and hopefully,around the country.21.A.holesB.roofsC.nestsD.windows22.A.hesitatedB.sobbedC.rememberedD.understood23.A.cheapB.brokenC.plasticD.different24.A.forgettingB.refusingC.slowingD.completing25.A.likeB.allowC.affordD.require26.A.make a dealB.set a goalC.take notesD.take measures27.A.st
49、opB.checkC.regretD.wait28.A.findB.createC.mendD.tell29.A.materialsB.waterC.helpD.volunteers30.A.meetingsB.discussionsC.repairsD.wishes31.A.raisedB.spentC.wastedD.lent32.A.ambitionB.officialC.projectD.mood33.A.moneyB.clothesC.powerD.meals34.A.advancedB.newC.expensiveD.stainless35.A.plantedB.cutC.boug
50、htD.painted36.A.worriedB.sureC.excitedD.embarrassed37.A.happyB.upsetC.sickD.confused38.A.storyB.testC.playD.wonder39.A.hardlyB.evenC.alwaysD.fortunately40.A.websiteB.nationC.communityD.house第二节（共第二节（共 1 10 0 小题；每小题小题；每小题 1.51.5 分，满分分，满分 1515 分）分）阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1 个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式For many people in the