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1、20202020 届无锡市青山高级中学高三英语下学期期中考试试题及参考答案届无锡市青山高级中学高三英语下学期期中考试试题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 ASwimming Holes in AmericaIn America,these secret swimming holes are hidden and hard to reach but well worth the
2、adventure.Cummins FallsLooking for the best place to escape the summer heat in the heartland of America?For more than 100 years,Cummins Falls,a scenic,75-foot waterfall located in Jackson County,TN,has been a treasure for Tennessee natives.But now,the secret is out!Although its a bit tough to get to
3、,once in the park,the mountains and river provideunmatched beauty on your way to taking a swim in Tennessees eighth-largest waterfall.Sliding RockA popular place to cool off during those hot North Carolina summers,Sliding Rock waterfall is located in thePisgah National Forest in Transylvania County.
4、A flattened rock about 60 feet lies in a nearly 7-foot-deep pool atthe bottom,making this natural waterslide a great place to visit with people of all ages.Mooney FallsIt is the tallest water feature in the Grand Canyon,rising 190 feet above the surface.Named after an explorerin the 1800s,Mooney Fal
5、ls is accessible only by crawling（爬）through 2 underground passages and then climbingdown a sheer cliff（峭壁）face with just a couple of chains to hold on to.Although it is tough to get to,the view andthe cool alone make it worth the trip.Lihue EstateA private swimming hole at the old Lihue Sugar Farm o
6、n Kauai,HI,was changed into an inner-tube water rideby Kauai Backcountry Adventures in 2003 and opened to adults.The waters for this 2.5-mile journey,which comefrom near the top of Mount Waialealeone of the wettest spots in the worldare channeled through ditches（沟渠）that were hand-dug by farm workers
7、 over a century ago.1.Which hole may be the favourable destination for families?A.Lihue Estate.B.Sliding Rock.C.Mooney Falls.D.Cummins Falls.2.What can we learn about Mooney Falls from the text?A.It wasfound by an explorer.B.It was hand-dug in the 1800s.C.It is dangerous to arrive there.D.It is the
8、tallest fall in the world.3.What is special about Lihue Estate?A.It is man-made.B.It is a private area.C.Its water is from underground.D.It lies on the top of Mount WaialealeBImaginary friends in childhood refer to the invisible beings that a child gives a personality to and plays withfor over three
9、 months.Crabbycrab（蟹）appeared on a holiday in Norway by running out of my four-year-old son Fishers ear after anight of tears from an earache.Like other childhood imaginary friends,Crabby should be a sign thatFishers mindis growing and developing positively.Indeed,research shows that imaginary frien
10、ds can help develop childrenssocial skills.Research has shown that the positive effects of having imaginary friends as a child continue into adulthood.Adolescents who remember their imaginary playmates have been found to use more activecoping（应对）styles,such as seeking advice from loved ones rather t
11、han bottle things up inside.Even adolescents with behavioralproblems who had imaginary friends as children have been found to have better coping skills through the teenageyears.Scientists thinkthis could be because these teens have been able to adjust themselves to the social worldwith imagination r
12、ather than choose to be involved in relationships with more difficult classmates.It could also bebecause the imaginary friends help to reduce these adolescents,loneliness.These teens are also more likely to seek out social connections-they tend to turn to others for advice.Current research by Tori W
13、atson is taking this evidence and looking at how adolescents who have imaginaryfriends as children deal withbullying（欺凌）at school.It is found that teens who remember their imaginary friendsare better at dealing with bullying.While we know a lot about childhood imaginary friends such as Crabby Crab a
14、nd the positive effects they canhave,there is still a lot to learn about imaginary friends.4.What is Crabby crab?A.It is a crab Fisher caught inNorway.B.It is Fishers imaginary friend.C.It is a toy Fisher like much.D.It is a cause of earache.5.Why do children with imaginary friends have better copin
15、g skills?A.Imaginary friends help improve their adjustment.B.Having imaginary friends makes them smarter.C.They have rich imagination.D.They are no longer alone.6.What will a child with imaginary friends probably do if he is bullied?A.Escape from the bully.B.Fight with the bully bravely.C.Keep silen
16、t about being bullied.D.Ask a parent or a teacher for help.7.What is the authors attitude towards the effect of imaginary friends?A.Concerned.B.Doubtful.C.Optimistic.D.Indifferent.CA 25-year-old American with a university degree can expect to livea decade longer than a peer who droppedout of high sc
17、hool.Although researchers have long known that the rich live longer than the poor,this educationgap is less well documented.And although the average Americans expected span(预期寿命)has been smooth inrecent yearand,shockingly,even fell between 2015 and 2017that of the one-third with a bachelors degreeha
18、s continued to lengthen.This gap in life expectancy is growing,according to new research published in the report of the NationalAcademy of Sciences.Anne Case and Angus Deation ofPrincetonUniversityfound that the lifespans of those withand without a bachelors degree started to become different in the
19、 1990s and 2000s.This gap grew even wider inthe 2010s.What is the link between schooling and longevity(长寿)?Some argue that better-educated people develophealthier lifestyles:each additional year of study reduces the chances of being a smoker and of being overweight.The better-educated earn more,whic
20、h in turn is associated with greaterhealth.Ms Case and Mr Deaton argue that changes in labor markets,including the rise of automation and increaseddemand for highly-educated workers,coupled with the rising costs of employer-provided health care,havedecreased the supply of well-paid jobs for those wi
21、thout a degree.This may be contributing to higher rates ofalcohol and drug use,suicide and other“deaths of despair”.The authors argued that the educational gap in mortality(致死率)will widenin the wake ofthe covid-19pandemic.ForAmericas overall life expectancy to start climbing again,improvements will
22、be needed across allsocial groups,not just among the privileged few.8.When did the lifespans of people with and without a degree vary greatly?A.In the 1990s.B.In the 2020sC.In the 2000sD.In the 2010s9.According to the article,changes in labor markets reduce jobs for those without a degree.Whichchang
23、e isNOT included?A.The rising spending of employer-provided health care.B.The gap in life expectancy.C.Raised request for better-educated workers.D.The development of automation.10.What does the underlined phrase“in the wake of”probably mean?A.afterB.untilC.beforeD.while11.What is the best title for
24、 the text?A.Changes in labor market.B.Quit bad habits by Further studyC.Educated Americans live longer.D.Highly-educated people develop healthier lifestyles.DThe idea of growing food in a desert would make most people laugh but this is quickly becoming a reality.There are currently two desert farms
25、in the world where quality vegetables are being planted cheaply and easily.Sundrop Farms,based in South Australia,uses experimental greenhouses to grow tomatoes,peppers andcucumbers.The biggest challenge of growing food in a desert,obviously,is the lack of available water.Theresearchers at Sundrop F
26、arms have gotten aroundthis problemby using the sun to desalinate(淡化)sea water.Itcan also be used to control the temperature of the greenhouses.Without depending on limited resources such as land and fresh water Sundrop Farms has made farming apractice.This can increase the worlds food supplies.Anot
27、her benefit ofthis kind of farming is that it can be doneanywhere,thus reducing the costs of transporting food to distant locations.Yet another benefit is that it reducesthe need for pesticides(杀虫剂).Another experimental desert farm is the Sahara Forest Project,which began in Qatar in December 2012.G
28、reenhouses in the farm are cooled by saltwater.Solar power and other technologies are used together to helpmake vegetation(植被)grow in the desert environment.As deserts have expanded over recent years around theworld due to global warming,this project could solve the problem.The result form the Qatar
29、 project were better than expected and in June of 2014,Jordan agreed to hostanother one.This will be much bigger than the Qatar project and the project members will have even moreopportunities to test their experiments on a much larger scale.It is not clear yet that desert farming resents thefuture
30、of farming but these projects have shown some success in the field.12.What does“this problem”in paragraph 2 refer to?A.Sea water is bard to purify.B.The desert is short of water.C.The temperature is high in the desert.D.Desert farms arent fit to plant vegetables.13.What is one of the characters of d
31、esert farming?A.It needs more pesticides.B.It saves delivery costs.C.It has a location limit.D.It solves food waste problems14.What can we know about the Sabara Forest Project?A.It lives up to expectationsB.It can help produce more foodC.It is started to prevent global warmingD.It uses technology to
32、 produce saltwater15.What can be inferred about desert farming from the last paragraph?A.It still has problems to solve.B.It represents the future of farming.C.Its early success has aroused interest in it.D.Its aim is to create more job opportunities.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
33、）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Choosing the Right Path to Be a“Better”PersonLife is a constant exercise in self-improvementInthe rush to achieve，the idea of being“better”can becomelost sometimesYou may always wonder how to improve yourself and fulfill your dreams in an easierway_16_Expl
34、ore your talentsEverybody has some outstanding skills or interestsSo its oftennecessary to be patient and try many thingsbefore you find one that suits you_17_For example，people loving adventure may not be interested in the quiet chess club，but someone whoenjoys other quiet activities might beDeterm
35、ining who you enjoy being around may help you know what you11enjoy_18_No matter how much money you makeyou will not be happy if you spend your entire life doing something youhateIts important to at least devote some of your time to what makes you happy If youre particularly unhappy at your job，consi
36、der why _19_If you feel your job isnt meaningful，or isnt inline with your values，consider finding another jobExperience something newResearch has shown that when were in our comfort zone，we arent as productive as we are when we step justbeyond it _20_Because of that，we may react slowly to our own po
37、sitive experiences and interactions withothers，even when those are little scaryDoing so can help you achieve moreA.Do what you loveB.Here are some tips for youC.Register in a class youre interested in D.Humans adapt very quickly to positive eventsE.Its possible that some changes may change your feel
38、ing F.Similar types of people may be attracted to the same activities G.Try not to allow yourself to focus so much on a certain aspect of your life 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Life from birth to
39、death is an unbroken chain of ever-increasing,unavoidable struggles.Struggles are a kindof_21_with which Nature forces humanity to develop,expand and progress.The education we_22_fromthe struggles we face is gradually increasing.We get it a little at a time from every_23_we encounter.Face struggles
40、and master them._24_you will have the strength and wisdom for all your needs.The strongest trees in the forest arent those most_25_.They are those that must struggle againstthe_26_conditions and other trees and overcome them to survive.My grandfather was a wagon（四轮马车）maker.In_27_his land for crops,h
41、e always left a few oak treesstanding in the open fields where they were_28_to the full force of the sun and strong winds.The trees thatstruggled against Nature were far stronger and_29_than the protected ones deep in the forest.It was timber（木材）from the trees which had struggled_30_he used for the
42、wagon wheels,_31_fear that theywould break,because they had struggled and grown strong enough to_32_the heaviest loads.Struggles force us to move when we would otherwise stand_33_.And they lead us eventually to thefull realization that_34_comes only through struggles._35_worthwhile in life is ever a
43、chievedwithout a struggle.Once we understand the broad purpose of life,we are_36_to accept the circumstances that force usto struggle._37_,we accept struggles for what they are-_38_,and its so rewarding when you getinspirations from struggles to live your life to the_39_and a chance to enjoy the lif
44、e which you are makingso many_40_to get.21.A.ruleB.toolC.barrierD.behavior22.A.offerB.updateC.receiveD.discover23.A.inconvenienceB.experienceC.questionD.examination24.A.ThenB.StillC.YetD.Even25.A.preventedB.endangeredC.affectedD.protected26.A.unreasonableB.unfavorableC.unfamiliarD.beneficial27.A.pla
45、ntingB.turningC.ruiningD.clearing28.A.exposedB.connectedC.accustomedD.addicted29.A.tougherB.weakerC.drierD.prettier30.A.whichB.whatC.thatD.when31.A.forB.despiteC.withoutD.through32.A.bearB.increaseC.removeD.lessen33.A.outsideB.straightC.apartD.still34.A.reputationB.successC.courageD.independence35.A
46、.AnythingB.EverythingC.SomethingD.Nothing36.A.willingB.afraidC.ashamedD.surprised37.A.On the contraryB.For instanceC.As a resultD.In particular38.A.discouragementB.ambitionC.opportunitiesD.drawbacks39.A.richestB.fairestC.easiestD.fullest40.A.mistakesB.sacrificesC.decisionsD.arrangements第二节（共第二节（共 1
47、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A student is learning_41._（speak）British English.He wonders：Can I communicate_42._Americans?Can they understand me?Learners of English often ask：What are the differences between British and AmericanEnglish?_43._important are
48、these differences?Certainly!There are some differences between British and American English.There are a few differences ingrammar.For example,_44._（speaker）of British English say“in hospital”and“Have you a pen?”whileAmericans say“in the hospital!”_45._“Do you have a pen?”_46._（pronounce）is sometimes
49、 different.Americans_47._（usual）sound theirs in words like“bird”and“hurt”.Speakers of British English do notsound theirs in these words.There are differences between British and American English in_48._（spell）andvocabulary.For example,“colour”and“honour”are British,“color1”and“honor”are American.The
50、se differences are not_49._（importance）,however.For the most part,British and American Englishare_50._same language.第四部分第四部分写作（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