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1、20202020 届平远县城南中学高三英语期末考试试题及答案届平远县城南中学高三英语期末考试试题及答案第一部分第一部分阅读（共两节，满分阅读（共两节，满分4 40 0 分）分）第一节（共第一节（共 1515 小题；每小题小题；每小题 2 2 分，满分分，满分 3030 分）分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出最佳选项A ACanadais one of the most beautiful countries in the world.Here are 4 attractive places worth your visit.ChurchillChurchill is
2、a town with the nickname Polar Bear Capital of the World”,where tourists can safely view polarbears from special vehicles in the autumn and winter.Thousands of beluga whales,which move into the warmerwaters of theChurchill Riverduring July and August,are a major summer attraction.Churchill is also a
3、 destinationfor bird watchers from late May until August.Niagara FallsNiagara Fallsis a group of three waterfalls,crossing the border betweenCanadaand theUnited States.Thelargest of the three is Horseshoe Falls,also known asCanadian Falls.Niagara Falls illumination（彩灯）is a must forany visitor!Every
4、night of the year,the three waterfalls are illuminated in color1 s creating an attractive scene thatcan be viewed from near and far.VancouverVancouverisCanadas third-largest city,always named as one of the top five worldwide cities for itscomfortable environment and quality of life.Vancouverhas an a
5、ctive nightlife scene,whether its food and dining,or bars and nightclubs.From mid-June to early July,the Vancouver International Jazz Festival features 300 concerts,including a free opening Downtown Jazz Weekend.OttawaThe capital ofCanadais situated on the banks of theOttawa Riverand has a lot ofEng
6、lish buildings in it.It is a beautiful city which has the Parliament buildings on the banks and Englishinfluenced houses and parks around.There are museums and art galleries that will give you a complete knowledgeof the English culture there.It is really the heart ofCanada.So if you are a history an
7、d art loverOttawais the bestchoice for your visit inCanada.1.If you want to watch birds,which place will you choose to visit?A.Churchill.B.Niagara Falls.C.Vancouver.D.Ottawa.2.What is the best season for visitingVancouver?A.Spring.B.Summer.C.Autumn.D.Winter.3.What doNiagara FallsandVancouverhave in
8、common?A.They are both famous for natural scenery.B.The best visiting time are both at nights.C.They are both located inCanadaentirely.D.The tickets there are both free at weekends.BHappiness is not a warm phone,according to anew study exploring the link between young life satisfactionand screen tim
9、e.The study was led by professor of psychology Jean M.Twenge at San Diego State University(SDSU).To research this link,Twenge,along with colleagues Gabrielle Martin at SDSU and W.Keith Campbell at theUniversity of Georgia,dealt with data from the Monitoring the Future(MtF)study,a nationally represen
10、tativesurvey of more than a million U.S.8th-,10th-,and 12th-graders.The survey asked students questions about howoften they spent time on their Phones,tablets and computers,as well as questions about their face-to-face socialinteractions and their overall happiness.On average found that teens who sp
11、ent more time in front of screen devices playing computer games,using social media,texting and video chatting were less happy than those who invested more time innon-screen activities like sports,reading newspapers and magazines,and face-to-face social interactions.The key to digital media use and h
12、appiness is limited use,Twenge said.Aim to spend no more than twohours a day on digital media,and try to increase the amount of time you spend seeing friends face-to-face andexercising two activities reliably linked to greater happiness.Looking at historical trends from the same age groups since the
13、 1990s,its easy to find that the increase ofscreen devices over time happened at the same time as a generaldrop-off in reported happiness inU.S.teens.Specifically,young peopled life satisfaction and happiness declined sharply after 2012.Thats the year when thepercentage of Americans who owned a smar
14、tphone rose above 50 percent.By far the largest change in teens livesbetween 2012 and 2016 was the increase in the amount of time they spent on digital media,and the followingdecline in in-person social activities and sleep.4.Which method did Twenges team use for the study?A.Calculating students hap
15、piness.B.Asking students certain questions.C.Analyzing data from a survey.D.Doing experiments on screen time.5.How does the author develop the finding of the study in paragraph 3?A.By making a comparison.B.By giving an example.C.By making an argument.D.By introducing a concept.6.What is the purpose
16、of the last paragraph?A.To draw a conclusion from the study.B.To offer some advice to the readers.C.To prove social activities importance.D.To support the researchers finding.7.Which of the following can be the best title for the text?A.Quitting Phones Equals HappinessB.Screen Time Should Be BannedC
17、.Teens Lives Have Changed SharplyD.Screen-addicted Teens Are UnhappierCOne day about eight years ago in the departure lounge(休息室)of a flight from New Yorks LaGuardia airportto OHare in Chicago,I found a young boy in tears and his mother at his side also appeared upset,I walked to themand invited the
18、m to our VIP lounge.As it turned out,the boy,Miles and his mom were returning to their home in Kansas City.Miles has had somehealth problems.Though he had received more than thirty operations in a Jewish Hospital in New York,he wouldbe back for more.Miles enjoyed spending his time in our VIP lounge
19、looking at the entire wall filled with the pictures of manycelebrities(名人)who often came to our office.We soon added Miles picture to the wall among those celebrities.Among the celebrities,Miles like the country singer Garth Brooks best.Miles would just sit and stare atGarths picture,Oneday,Mr.Brook
20、s was waiting in the lounge for his flight.As he looked at the collection of photographs,Garth asked about the youngster with the big smile.We told him about Miles.We also told him how much Milesloved and respected(尊重)him.He nodded and left.About six months later,Garth was going to be performing in
21、Kansas City and he asked our workers to helphim get in touch with the family.He wanted Miles to be his guest.That evening,not only did Miles sit in the frontrow,but he and Garth also had a private meeting after the performance.Although Miles would receive many more treatments after that special even
22、ing,his smile greeted us withevery following visit.The face of a sick boy was changed by the joy of a stranger.8.What does the author probably do?A.A worker at an airport.B.A killed photographer.C.A country music singer.D.A doctor in a Jewish hospital.9.What did Miles enjoy doing in the VIP lounge?A
23、.Interviewing celebrities he saw there.B.Seeing pictures of celebrities on the wall.C.Drawing pictures of the celebrities there.D.Singing together with his favorite singer.10.Which words can best describe Garth Brooks?A.Determined and generous.B.Proud and selfish.C.Kind and helpful.D.Powerful and ri
24、ch.11.What can be the best title for the text?A.Importance of Good ServiceB.Kindness from StrangersC.A Serious Health ProblemD.A Helpless MotherDWe asked four people who watched an online talk on technology and communication by Sherry Turkle fortheir opinions.Fred:The talk certainly gave me plenty o
25、f food for thought about how technology is changing our behaviour.People are constantly multitasking,whether it be emailing during meetings or texting in the checkout queue.Itsas if we cant bear to miss out on what our online friends are up to,so we juggle the real and online world.Mygreatest concer
26、n is that we dont give our brains a chance to switch off.Itsthese precious momentswhen weactually process information that helps us make important decisions.Jeremy:It was a fascinating talk and the speaker really hit the nail on the head with a couple of things.Take parentalinfluence,for instance.Ho
27、w can we expect teenagers not to text while doing their homework when they witnesstheir parents posting on social media while cooking the evening meal or waiting at a red light?Kath:So much of what the speaker said rang true.I honestly believe theres a danger that the more connected weare,the more i
28、solated we feel.I dont think this is such an issue for my generation whove lived withouttechnology for so long.We know how to be alone.But the under 20s are another kettle of fish.Theyre so busycommunicating that they never experience the feeling of solitude and run the risk of not learning how to e
29、njoytheir own company.Carl:Im not sure to what extent I agree that people are more alone,but the way we communicate has certainlyevolved.The speaker makes a good point about how were getting used to talking with machines like Siri or robots,which are totally lack of experience of human life.But desp
30、ite such limitations,we seem to be expecting morefrom technology and less from each other.12.What does the underlined phrase“these precious moments”in paragraph 2 refer to?A.When our brains are free.B.When we emailing during meeting.C.When we texting in the checkout queue.D.When we juggle the real a
31、nd online world.13.What suggestion may Jeremy give to the parents?A.Accompany their children when they are doing homework.B.Prevent their children using phone while doing homework.C.Set a good example for their children on using phone properly.D.Stop posting on social media in face of their children
32、.14.What does Kath worry about the under 20s generation?A.They communicate more with others.B.They use more technology.C.Its difficult for them to find companies.D.They dont know how to be alone.15.What is Carls attitude towards the use of technology in communication?A.Favorable.B.Intolerant.C.Doubt
33、ful.D.Indifferent.第二节（共第二节（共 5 5 小题；每小题小题；每小题 2 2 分，满分分，满分 1 10 0 分）分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项Health is the most important thing in the world.Nothing is more important than health.If one takes away ourmoney,houses,cars,or even our clothes,we can still survive._16_That is why we alwa
34、ys try to eat in ahealthy way and exercise often.How can we keep healthy?In order to eat healthily I usually avoid eating food high in fat,like French fries orcookies,which are junk foods._17_Besides,I only eat a little meat._18_Taking exercise every day helps us build a strong body.Regular exercise
35、 is an important part ofkeeping me healthy.Whats more,I think friends are an important part of ones health._19_I always feel better when I amwith friends than I am alone.When I am with my friends,I always laugh.Laughing is also an important part ofhealth.It is good to stay with my friends.By eating
36、properly and exercising regularly,I can keep my body at a proper weight and keep healthy.Byspending time with my friends,I can keep my mind as well as my body happy.These things sound easy to do,butnot many people can manage them._20_A.Some people appear fat because they often eat too much.B.I eat a
37、 lot of vegetables and fresh fruit which are full of vitamins.C.I think a strong will is necessary if we want to keep healthy.D.But if our health is taken away,it is certain that we would surely die.E.On the other hand,doing exercise is very important.F.There are some people who like staying alone,b
38、ut they keep healthy.G.Many studies show that people with a narrow range of social contacts often get sick.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Taking ChancesMy mother recently read me a speech,hoping to_
39、21_my endless quest（追求）for answers to everything.Ever since I was very young,_22_of making mistakes,Ive asked countless times,“What should I do?Idont remember clearly when I_23_only to do things the“right way.However,sometime during my highschool years,I_24_.I decided to act inBeauty and the Beast.T
40、hough I had to memorize_25_,I would takethe chance that I might_26_.On the day of tryouts（预选）,my hands were_27_badly when I got up tosing.But when I opened my mouth,the sound was loud and_28_.I reached for the high notes thatsometimes were_29_my reach.I was trying to do my best even though I might f
41、ail._30_I didnt!The audition（试镜）was an_31_part of the process.I realized if I wanted to live life to the fullest,I had totake_32_.Now,I do take these chances every day:voicing my opinions in class discussions ordebates,_33_for a high note in church choir,etc.Three years ago,I broke my back.The_34_me
42、ant I couldnt try out for my favorite basketball.And,theday I_35_out for track was the first day my doctor allowed me to exercise.I started running with my mom,because I didnt_36_the track team.I have finally learned to_37_myself.And I have come to realize that even though my parents andteachers don
43、t always have the_38_to“What should I do?,they will be there to_39_me when I try.Lifeis learning to deal with Plan B,my mother_40_in her speech.But I now know that the Plan As I make for mylife will become easier and easier with every chance.21.A.satisfyB.seekC.exciteD.stand22.A.awareB.afraidC.certa
44、inD.free23.A.affordedB.agreedC.promisedD.decided24.A.survivedB.learnedC.changedD.quitted25.A.linesB.textsC.lessonsD.roles26.A.stayB.leaveC.failD.join27.A.hurtingB.shakingC.sufferingD.struggling28.A.distantB.gentleC.innocentD.powerful29.A.beyondB.withinC.outsideD.against30.A.OtherwiseB.ThusC.ButD.The
45、refore31.A.ordinaryB.independentC.additionalD.important32.A.turnsB.chancesC.measuresD.sides33.A.lookingB.waitingC.hopingD.reaching34.A.injuryB.eventC.diseaseD.experience35.A.workedB.triedC.lookedD.held36.A.makeB.admireC.takeD.visit37.A.helpB.enjoyC.pushD.save38.A.actionB.wayC.responseD.answer39.A.te
46、achB.watchC.supportD.trust40.A.plannedB.statedC.expectedD.discussed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In most countries,turning 18_41._(mark)the start of adulthood.But what does reaching the age ofmajority really mean?Does it mean that you will be
47、_42._(complete)in charge of your own life and able toexpress yourself innew and_43._(excite)ways?What new responsibilities willyou have totake_44._?Here,three young people tell us what turning 18 means,or meant,to them.Bethany,16,comes from Victoria,Australia.Shewont have theright to vote inthenextg
48、eneral_45._(elect),because she wont be old enough.She has been taking driving lessons but she isntallowed to take her driving test_46._she is 18.Lin Ning,19,is from Shanghai,China.At 18,although he could do things like_47._(get)a credit cardand act on his desire to help others,there were still rules
49、_48._(obey)and lessons to attend.Morgan,20,is from Florida,the US.He thought once he turned 18 and got_49._good job he wouldrentanapartment,buthissalarywasnothighenough.Therealityforhimhasbeenverydifferent._50._is hard for him to save money because of the household bills and high commute costs.第四部分第
50、四部分写作（共两节，满分写作（共两节，满分4040 分）分）第一节短文改错（满分第一节短文改错（满分1010 分）分）51.假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有 10 处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（），并在其下面写出该加的词。删除：把多余的词用斜线（）划掉。修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。注意：1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；只允许修改 10 处，多者（从第 11 处起）不计分。I love doing housework.I always assist my