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1、20202020 届昆明市外国语学校高三英语期中试题及答案届昆明市外国语学校高三英语期中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 AUNUSUAL ATTRACTIONS ON THE WATERBangkokFloating MarketsThere are many floating markets where goods are sold from boats.While mod
2、em markets are more popular,floating markets still are huge attractions for local tourism.In Bangkok Floating Markets,Thailand,one of the mostpopular ones,any visitors can buy local foods and traditional hand-made souvenirs.Bregenzer Festspiele（Opera festival）The Bregenz Festival is held every year
3、from July to August inVorarlberg,Austria.It has the worlds largeststage on the water.The performances are different every year but they are usually united by one theme.Thedecorations（装饰）are very impressive and are worth seeing.Viva,ArtificialIslandArtificial islands are not something new.What makes
4、this island special is that.it is floating.Viva is thelargest out of three man-made islands along with Vista and Tera,all situated inSeoul,South Korea.The islandweighs 2,000-tons and is technically a buoy（浮标）.The island unfortunately is not carbon-neutral（碳中和）butit has solar panels which can generat
5、e electricity to power the hall,restaurants and shopping malls.MarinaBayFloating Platform StadiumThis stadium was built as a temporary solution while Singapore National Stadium was rebuilt.Now it isusedfor different sporting events,concerts,and festivals.In particular,it was once used for the openin
6、g andclosing ceremonies during the 2010 Summer Youth Olympics.1.What can visitors do at Bangkok Floating Markets?A.Performing.B.Boating.C.Shopping.D.Swimming.2.What do you know about Viva?A.It is the biggest island inSouth Korea.B.It has the equipment to harness solar energy.C.It is the largest floa
7、ting stage on the water.D.It is a man-made island only for low-carbon life.3.Which attraction should you choose to watch a basketball match?A.Bangkok Floating Markets.B.Bregenzer Festspiele.C.Viva,ArtificialIsland.D.MarinaBayFloating Platform Stadium.BThe term bird brain is frequently used to descri
8、be a persons lack of intelligence and good decision-makingability.However,some scientists believe it should be considered a praise,given that many birds can performhuman tasks like producing and using tools,solving problems,and planning for future needs.Now,Griffin,anAfrican Grey parrot,has proved t
9、hat birds may even possess better visual memories than human adults andchildren.The study,led by Hrag Pailian,a researcher at Harvard University,had the parrot compete in the game againsttwenty-one undergraduate students and twenty-one 6 to 8-year-old children.The popular challenge involveshiding a
10、small object under one of three or more upside-down cups,which are moved around.Participants arerequired to accurately identify the cup under which the object lies.To make the task more challenging,theresearchers required participants to track two,three,and four objects at the same time.An analysis
11、of the results showed thatGriffinoutperformed the 6 to 8-year-olds across all levels on average.Even more impressive,the bird brain performed as well as,or slightly better than,the 21 Harvard students on 12of the 14 trials!It was only in the final two tests,which had the most objects and most moveme
12、nt,that the parrotfell behind the adults.However,Griffins performance was never below that of the children.Griffinwas the candidate of choice because the scientists needed an animal that had a brain functionalitysimilar to that of humans.The fact that the smart parrot loves to show off his brain pow
13、er in exchange for a fewcashews(腰果)did not hurt either,said Irene Pepperberg,a Harvard lecturer,who has trained Griffin and severalother African Grey parrots,has been studying the species for over four decades and is considered a pioneer in thestudy of bird intelligence.4.Whatwere the participants r
14、equired to do in the study?A.Identify different kinds of objects.B.Tell where the hidden object lies.C.Track other participants performance.D.Move around upside-down cups.5.What did the results of the study indicate?A.6 to 8-year-olds did better thanGriffin.B.Parrots have a better memory than other
15、birds.C.Harvard students have a better visual memory.D.Griffinoutsmarted Harvard students in some trials.6.Why wasGriffinchosen for the experiment?A.It was good at making decisions.B.It was specially trained for experiments.C.It had similar brain functions to human beings.D.It loved to show off his
16、language power for some treats.7.What is the best title for the text?A.Bird brain becomes a term for a stupid person.B.Harvard lecturer pioneers in bird intelligence study.C.Parrot outsmarted Harvard students in visual memory test.D.Researchers made new discoveries about human intelligence.CDads com
17、b was jade green.I heard he bought it when he married Mum,which made the comb two yearsolder than I was.Every night,he wouldsmile,hand me the comb and say,“Be a good girl and help Daddy clean it,OK?”I was more than happy to do it.At age five this mundane task brought me such joy.I would excitedly tu
18、rn thetap on,then brush the comb with a used toothbrush as hard as I could.Satisfied that Id done a good job,I wouldproudly return the comb to Dad.He would smile at me and place the comb on top of his wallet.About two years later,Dad left his sales job and started his own wholesale business.I starte
19、d primary school.That was when things started to change.He didnt come home as much as he used to just a couple of times aweek.And when he did come home,it was always late and Id already be in bed.I started to get mad.I stoppedwaiting for him to come home,and stopped going downstairs to check on him.
20、Today,Im no longer a kid.Ive graduated from college and got a job.Dads business has got back on track.Things are better now.Yet the uncomfortable silence between Dad and me persisted.Two days before my birthday last year,Dad came home early.As usual,I helped him carry his bags into hisstudy.When I t
21、urned to leave,he said,“Hey,would you like to help me clean my comb?”I looked at him a while,then took the comb and headed to the sink.I passed the clean comb back to Dad.He looked at it and smiled.But this time,I noticed something different.My dad has aged.He has wrinkles next to his eyes when he s
22、miles,yet his smile is still as heartwarming as before.The smile of a father who just wants a good life for his family.Dad carefully placed his comb on top of his wallet.After so many years,he still organizes his personal items in the same meticulous way.I guess some thingsnever change.And for that,
23、Im glad.8.What caused the uncomfortable silence between Dad and me?A.Generation gap.B.Dads failure in business.C.My ignorance of Dad.D.Dads absence from the family.9.Which of the following can best describe Dad?A.Gentle but strict.B.Hardworking and caring.C.Cautious and realistic.D.Demanding but pat
24、ient.10.Why did Dad ask his daughter to clean his comb before her birthday?A.To give her a lesson.B.To follow his old habit.C.To fix their relationship.D.To praise her helpfulness.11.Which saying concludes the text best?A.Yesterday once more.B.Let bygones be bygones.C.Some things never change.D.Like
25、 father,like daughter.DWhen I was a child,I attained high grades in my academic study.However,I was physically uncoordinatedbecause I was running too slowly.But for future college application,sport was a must.So I took up fencing(击剑)because I thought it required more strategy than athletic ability.T
26、hen I joined the schools fencing team.My movements were clumsy compared to the seniors.Oneafternoon after a whole lessons failure,tears of frustration welled up in my eyes.One of my teammatesapproached me,“Could you tell me where your blade(剑)hit me?”She asked.I pointed to her right shoulder.Shenodd
27、ed and patted my stomach,“Thats where I hit you.”She had begun to walk away when I blurted out,“Wantto practice together?Again?”We practiced until we both felt more confident.But it wasnt just the two of us.All these girls were entirelywilling to share their knowledge with everyone,helping each othe
28、r to grow.That afternoon,I watched a senior fencer execute a flawless attack admiringly.Something inside me suddenlybloomed.I realized later that it was love for both fencing and the fencing team.During the city championship,I was selected to fence.My opponent was the best fencer on her schools team
29、.“Ready,fence.”The match began.Suddenly,my opponents blade hit me.The score was 1-0.At the moment I could hear my teammates shouting,“Keep distance!”And the team captains voice was clearand commanding,“Parry,then disengage!”Fencing,unlike academics,wasnt something I could succeed in by myselfeven du
30、ring an individual match,my teammates were still giving me advice.Unathletic as I was,I was proud to be an athlete and a teammate.I saw my blade tip bury itself into my opponents shoulder and the judge signaling that it was my point.Icould taste the sweat on my lips,which were breaking out into a sm
31、ile.12.Why did the author start to learn fencing?A.Because she needed to train her coordination.B.Because she thought it would be easier for her.C.Because she could not succeed in any other sport.D.Because she wanted to enter the school fencing team.13.How did the girls improve their fencing skills?
32、A.By observing flawless attacks.B.By practicing on their own.C.By offering guidance to each other.D.By competing with other teams.14.What distinguishes fencing from academics according to the author?A.Strong determination.B.Hard work.C.Athletic strategy.D.Team support.15.How did the author feel when
33、 she got her point?A.Unbeatable and respectful.B.Sweaty and ashamed.C.Energetic and secure.D.Proud and thankful.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Is it time toditch sugar?Its no secret that sugar can cause issues if youre indulging(放任)in a l
34、ittle too much of the sweet stuff.Still,most Americans are eating too much sugar.The harmful effects it can have on your physical health are wellstudied._16_.Sugar can affect your moodYou probably turn to a doughnut(甜甜圈)or soda for an extra boost during a long day.Yet sugar may not besuch a positive
35、 pick-me-up after all.Recent research indicates that sugary treats have no positive effect onmood._17_.One study published in 2017 found that consuming a diet high in sugar can increase the chances of mooddisorders.A more recent 2019 study found that regular consumption of saturated fats(饱和脂肪)and ad
36、dedsugars were related to higher feelings of anxiety in adults over age 60._18_Its hard to avoid reaching for comfort foods,especially after a difficult day.But the cycle of consuming sugarto manage your emotions may only make your feelings of sadness,tiredness,or hopelessness worse.Multiplestudies
37、have found a link between diets high in sugar and depression._19_.These can lead to depression and may even increase the long-term risk of developing a mentalhealth disorder in some people.Sugar destroys your brain powerEmerging research has found that diets high in sugar can damage cognitive functi
38、oning,even in the absenceof extreme weight gain or too much energy intake.A 2015 study found that consuming high levels ofsugar-sweetened drinks made neurocognitive functions like decision making and memory worse._20_.Buta more recent study found that healthy volunteers in their 20s scored worse on
39、memory tests and had poorerappetite control after just 7 days of eating a diet high in saturated fat and added sugars.Although more studies are needed to solidify the effects on mental health of sugar consumption,itsimportant to consider how diet can affect your well-being.A.Sugar can weaken your ab
40、ility to deal with stressB.Granted,the research was done on ratsC.Overconsumption of sugar triggers imbalances in certain brain chemicalsD.Sugar can increase your risk for developing depressionE.In fact,sugar may have the opposite effect over timeF.However,the effect on mental health is worth taking
41、 a second lookG.If youre dying for sweets,heres what to eat instead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 back my lifeI received a private message on Facebook.It began harmlessly enough：Hey,girl.Want
42、ed to invite youto_21_my next challenge group-well be focusing on fitting in 30 minutes.”It was all becoming too much.Facebook was_22_my life?not me.But what killed Facebook for mewas when I_23_a photo and five minutes later my fouryearold son asked me how many“likes“it hadgot.His question was a_24_
43、call.“Likes“are signs of_25_.I had forgotten that it need to come from within and I had_26_set myson a bad example.At that moment,I set up my mind to_27_my Facebook account.Id been in the_28_of checking Facebook many times a day,so I had to_29_some new habits.Icarried a novel,rediscovered knitting（针
44、织）and took yoga classes.I started to remember a few things.I have friends who will help me out when Im in_30_.Our son ishappy and_31_.And we are very lucky to be able to_32_two vacations a year.I stopped looking at the world through my cellphone.I felt completely_33_in the moment.Thebreak_34_me feel
45、ing better about my life.After a few weeks,I_35_Facebook.Now I keep my_36_on the photos of my friends kidsgrowing up and_37_how social media allows me to keep in touch with family_38_and wide.Iam_39_with the desire to post updates.It is not an_40_anymore.21.A.celebrateB.joinC.checkD.hold22.A.develop
46、ingB.runningC.ruiningD.improving23.A.describedB.tookC.postedD.saw24.A.wake-upB.warm-upC.mind-upD.hold-up25.A.realityB.powerC.identityD.acceptance26.A.unlikelyB.impossiblyC.unknowinglyD.unusually27.A.closeB.fixC.loseD.load28.A.formB.shapeC.habitD.way29.A.run outB.result fromC.make use ofD.come up wit
47、h30.A.classB.troubleC.silenceD.advance31.A.ordinaryB.healthyC.weakD.famous32.A.imagineB.wasteC.affordD.miss33.A.presentB.lostC.absentD.blank34.A.blockedB.encouragedC.forcedD.left35.A.broke throughB.returned toC.ended upD.datedfrom36.A.impressionB.opinionC.balanceD.eyes37.A.valueB.predictC.examineD.s
48、earch38.A.heavyB.highC.longD.far39.A.more oftenB.no longerC.right nowD.once in a while40.A.dreamB.doubtC.addictionD.inspiration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The Temple of Heaven Park,Tiantan in Chinese,is located in the Dongcheng District,Bei
49、jing.It isthe_41._(large)andmostrepresentativeexistingmasterpieceamongChinasancientsacrificialbuildings._42._(original),the Temple of Heaven was the place where emperors of the Ming Dynasty and QingDynasty held the Heaven Worship Ceremony.First_43._(build)in 1420,the 18th year of the reign of Empero
50、rYongle of the Ming Dynasty,the Temple of Heaven was enlarged and rebuilt during the reigns of the Ming emperorJiajing and the Qing emperor Qianlong.In 1988,it_44._(open)to the public as a park,showing ancientphilosophy,historyandreligion.Itsgrandarchitecturalstyleandprofoundculturalimplicationgive_